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Inter-American court says states must protect people from climate change
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...
World AFP Inter-American court says states must protect people from climate change
Yahoo News
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The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled Thursday that countries belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS) have an obligation to take "all necessary measures" to protect populations from climate change. The decision means that...
Avian flu: 16 countries lift restrictions on Brazilian meat
Agencia Brasil
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June 25, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock issued a statement on Tuesday (Jun. 24) announcing that 16 countries have lifted restrictions on the import of poultry meat from Brazil, following a case of avian influenza reported in Rio Grande do Sul....
“We need to end nuclear weapons, before they end us”
Croakey Health Media
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July 3, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Amid so much focus on militarisation globally, it’s more important than ever to understand what it takes to prevent and avoid conflict, especially in the context of a nuclear arms race. In a rare win for efforts to promote...
Coding Is No Longer Enough: Why Africa Needs AI Literacy In Every School (3)
Daily Guide
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July 2, 2025
But it’s not just about employment. AI literacy is also about citizenship in a digital age. Algorithms now determine access to credit, social services, public safety alerts, and even political messaging. Understanding how these systems work — and...
Marape welcomes US$63.4 Million GCF grant for landmark REDD+ Project
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the approval of a groundbreaking US$63.4 million grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea — the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project — marking a major milestone in international...
Apparent Taps Cristina Douglas and Tom Twiby for Creative Roles
Branding in Asia
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June 26, 2025
Apparent has appointed Cristina Douglas to the newly created role of Creative Director, Experience, and Tom Twiby to Design Director, following a series of new client wins including Optus, Volkswagen Group Australia (Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, and...
Apparent Poaches Experience Design Powerhouse Cristina Douglas & Tom Twiby From R/GA
B&T
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June 25, 2025
Full service agency Apparent has appointed Cristina Douglas to the newly created role of creative director experience and Tom Twiby to design director following a spate of new client wins including Optus, Volkswagen Group Australia (Audi,...
Pacific news in brief for 2 July
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
Sitiveni Rabuka met with Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Photo: Fiji Government Facebook Fiji/Australia - visit Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading a delegation on a high-level visit to Australia this...
'Private islands on steroids': Why cruise lines are betting big on their own destinations
AOL
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During a recent vacation, Jared Huff enjoyed a private island in The Bahamas as his personal playground. The 20-year-old went jet skiing, visited a waterpark and relaxed on the beach at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay for hours before...
Nevis: the next iGaming licensing hub?
Asia Gaming Brief
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July 3, 2025
At just 93 square kilometers, the island of Nevis is not a particularly imposing jurisdiction, but it has caught the attention of the iGaming world, after launching its new Online Gaming Bill in April of this year. Interest is peaking, but what...
Thailand exempts crypto capital gains tax for 5 years
crypto.news
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June 18, 2025
Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on capital gains tax for crypto transactions, aiming to boost tax revenue and position the country as a global digital asset hub. Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved a new tax measure aimed at...
In Memoriam: Larry Barels 1948–2025
Santa Barbara Independent - California
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June 25, 2025
This past month, my gregarious raconteur friend of 40 years, Larry Barels, set off on his final grand adventure. It feels strange to speak of Larry in the past tense. He raced through life with such vivid energy, unstoppable enthusiasm, and deep,...
Pacific news in brief for 25 June
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Photo: 123rf American Samoa - mining Leaders in the American Samoa government have expressed their opposition to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's proposed commercial leasing of the territory's exclusive economic zone. They said this was in...
US May Ban Entry to Citizens of 36 More States: Rubio Memo
Asia Financial
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June 16, 2025
The Trump administration is considering scaling up its travel restrictions and could potentially ban citizens from 36 more countries from entering the United States – including two more from Asia: Cambodia and Bhutan. Earlier this month, the...
Adventurers Set Off On 4,500km ‘Alpine Odyssey’ Across Aotearoa New Zealand
Scoop
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Australian adventurer Huw Kingston and former Kiwi representative cyclist Laurence Mote will set off on their 4500km human powered journey the length of New Zealand this week, in an effort to raise vital funds for climate-resilient classrooms in...
China irks NZ as its influence spreads in the South Pacific
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
Legal questions raised over climate conflict of $200 million fossil fuel fund
Renew Economy
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July 2, 2025
One of New Zealand’s trading partners is investigating whether the creation of an investment fund for gas producers breaches a “sustainable” free trade agreement that explicitly blocks new fossil fuel subsidies, the deputy leader of the Greens...
World News | China Irks NZ as Its Influence Spreads in the South Pacific
Latestly
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June 23, 2025
Hong Kong, June 23 (ANI): The Pacific Islands are considered a point of vulnerability for Chinese encroachment and influence peddling, and the Cook Islands is following in the footsteps of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands in signing strategic deals...
Fast 10: Phil Smith’s Flight Path From Sheep Farm To Apparent CEO
B&T
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June 24, 2025
With more than 25 years in the business, Phil Smith has carved out a formidable career at the intersection of direct marketing, digital strategy and customer engagement. From his early days at Clemenger and Ogilvy to chairing industry bodies like...