US coastguard rejects China claim it illegally boarded Chinese fishing boats in Pacific: ‘host nations invite us’
In the letter, Wang claimed the agreements are not binding on China’s fishing fleet.
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Unlikely Wild Animals Are Being Smuggled Into U.S. Ports: Corals
You might imagine that when federal wildlife inspectors search for illegally trafficked animal goods, they’d be on the lookout for elephant ivory or tiger skins. But other creatures are frequently being seized at American ports of entry, creatures you perhaps would not realize are animals: corals.
Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds
Biggest survey of its kind polled 75,000, finding that majority want quick transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
IPEF making economic gains above the naysaying critics
SINGAPORE – While skepticism abounded ahead of last week’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) meetings in Singapore, the results underscored the Biden administration initiative’s potential and need for even greater private sector support.
China’s Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang arrived in New Zealand on Thursday, beginning a rare visit to its closest partner among Western democracies, where a celebration of trade links is expected to vie with concerns about South Pacific security on Wellington’s agenda.
Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — An author in Samoa has been charged with murdering another prominent Samoan writer, who was also the aunt of former U.S. congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, authorities in the South Pacific island nation said.
Fiji’s 75-year-old PM wins international athletics medal for shot put
Fiji’s prime minister wound back the clock on Wednesday by winning a bronze medal at an international athletics championships, aged 75.
Traditional leaders can boost Pacific Islands unity
Pacific Island nations have declared a campaign to move toward recognition of indigenous and traditional leaders in policy development.
