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The Latest: Tsunami danger appears to be subsiding in some places after 8.8 magnitude quake
The Mercury News - California
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July 30, 2025
By The Associated Press A tsunami sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East early Wednesday. It was one of the biggest temblor’s...
The Latest: Tsunami waves move across Pacific after 8.8-magnitude earthquake
WNYT - New York
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July 30, 2025
A tsunami sent waves into Russia, Japan, Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Russian Far East early Wednesday. It was one of the biggest temblor’s ever recorded....
ASC Trust launches study on financial wellbeing in Guam and Micronesia
The Guam Daily Post
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ASC Trust has put out an ongoing survey as part of a study on financial wellbeing on Guam and Micronesia, conducted in partnership with Sonya Lutter, the director of financial health and wellness in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech...
The U.S. military is investing in this Pacific island. So is China.
The Spokesman-Review - Washington State
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By Michael E. Miller,Lyric Li and An Rong Xu Washington Post KOROR, Palau - The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can...
Northern Mariana Islands lose their last best hope
Asia Times
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July 30, 2025
I was in awe of Arnold Palacios, who passed away on July 23. Having spent a good part of my career dealing with public and private corruption, I never once saw a top official ask to be investigated and mean it. That takes courage and, ultimately,...
Bill seeks to boost local economy by making Guam US free trade zone
The Guam Daily Post
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Vice Speaker Tony Ada has introduced Bill 174-38 to establish Guam as a Free Trade Zone to help diversify and boost the local economy. The measure seeks to leverage Guam's favorable location in the Western Pacific and "transform the island into a...
ASC Trust launches financial well-being study across Guam, Micronesia
The Guam Daily Post
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ASC Trust, in partnership with a nationally recognized expert in financial psychology and therapy from Texas Tech University, has launched a study to examine financial well-being across Guam and the Micronesian region. Beginning July 14, the...
Micronesian Island Forum or Second Island Chain Alliance?
The Pacific Island Times
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July 9, 2025
These Islands By Robert Underwood Pacific island nations and territories like to discuss the Blue Continent and give dramatic visions about a Pacific future based on island wisdom, traditions and connections. Despite the diversity of island forms,...
From Hong Kong to the world: Luen Thai's 60-year legacy of overseas Chinese patriotism and business wisdom
Global Times
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Dr. Tan Siu Lin, founder and chairman of Luen Thai Group Photo: Courtesy of Luen Thai GroupAs the bells of Hong Kong's return to the motherland rang alongside Luen Thai's cargo ships, a 60-year journey unfolded - rooted in Hong Kong, connecting...
Powerful 8.8 earthquake rocks Russia, triggers tsunami
Pajhwok Afghan News
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July 30, 2025
KABUL (Pajhwok): A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake has struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday. A tsunami, with waves reaching heights of 3-4 metres, has been recorded in parts of Kamchatka in Russia. The first waves,...
Pacific leaders address U.S deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Island Times
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July 11, 2025
MAJURO (PMN) — The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from...
Micronesian Summit in Majuro this week aims to be ‘one step ahead’
Asia Pacific Report
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July 1, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent in Majuro The Micronesian Islands Forum cranks up with officials meetings this week in Majuro, with the official opening for top leadership from the islands tomorrow...
China's visa-free policy to extend to Micronesia amid expanding 'circle of friends'
Global Times
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Foreign tourists pose for photos at Temple of Heaven in Beijing, capital of China on May 3, 2025. The Temple of Heaven became a popular tourist spot for foreign visitors during the Labor Day holiday. Photo: VCG China continues to expand its...
Pacific leaders address US deportation distress and regional unity at Micronesian meeting
Pacific Media Network
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The latest wave of deportations of Pacific people from the United States was among a range of issues discussed at the recent Micronesian Islands Forum in the Marshall Islands. The three-day summit brought together leaders from Kiribati, Nauru, the...
OPINION Tydingco: Micronesia must become a global destination to revitalize tourism
Pacific Daily News
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The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a devastating blow to the tourism industry in Micronesia, decimating visitor arrivals and crippling economies that rely heavily on this sector. Now, as the global travel industry regains momentum, Micronesia must...
Watch: Tsunami hits Russia's Kamchatka coast after 8.7 earthquake; waves up to 4 metres recorded
The Times of India
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A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, triggering a large tsunami and forcing people to evacuate coastal areas. The first clip of tsunami has emerged, showing submerged buildings along the coast and...
Keeping the Sea Clean: Japanese Efforts to Recover Oil from Wartime Wreck in Chuuk, Micronesia
Nippon
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July 8, 2025
Japanese vessels sunk more than eight decades ago in Micronesia continue to pose an environmental threat in the waters off of Chuuk. Japanese and other specialists are working to capture and remove the polluting oil. Pristine Waters with a...
Surge warning for entire NZ coast after quake near Russia
Otago Daily Times
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July 30, 2025
All New Zealand coastal areas are now covered by a warning of tsunami activity following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake near Russia earlier today. The National Emergency Management Agency (Nema) made the announcement about 2pm, saying that strong...
Pacific airlines team up for pilot cadetships, four countries sign new trade and healthy food deal
The New Zealand Herald
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July 4, 2025
The airlines said the programme would include “rigorous training, structured mentorship, and professional development to produce a pilot workforce trained to operate in complex and remote Pacific environments”. The two airlines said they would...
The Federated States of Micronesia is tackling rising climate-related diseases with a major health resilience programme backed by the Green Climate Fund and SPC.
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Shiprwreck in Chuuk Lagoon As sea levels rise and storms intensify, communities across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are facing a surge in climate-sensitive diseases. From dengue fever to diarrhoea, illnesses once considered seasonal...