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Deep Rising: Who Owns the Deep Seas?
Deeper Blue
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June 24, 2025
Have you ever wondered about who owns the deep seas? I never gave it much thought until I watched ‘Deep Rising’ at a UNOC3 side event. Narrated by Jason Momoa, the film explores the topic of undersea mining and the concept of a ‘common human...
GR Group to expand operations in Nauru
FBC News
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The Grace Road Group is likely to expand its business operations in Nauru. This follows a meeting between the President of the group, Daniel Kim, and the President of the Republic of Nauru, David Adeang, along with Minister for Commerce and...
Deep-Sea Mining: Who Will Control the Pacific’s Mineral Wealth?
The Geopolitics
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June 3, 2025
Unlock the geopolitical battle over deep-sea mining, where U.S.–China rivalry, rare earth dominance, and oceanic power plays shape the future of global supply chains. The seabed is legally designated as the “common heritage of mankind,” but in...
Despite Global Opposition, Trump Just Fast-Tracked Deep-Sea Mining
The Good Men Project - California
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May 31, 2025
By Anita Hofschneider, Grist “This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United...
Mexico setting the course for green shipping
Offshore Energy
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May 29, 2025
The development of the National Action Plan (NAP) for maritime decarbonization in Mexico is officially underway, setting the course for a greener and more resilient shipping future, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said. Courtesy of...
'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...
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...
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...
Weekly Review: Dubai Outpays Cyprus in Top FX Executive Salaries; iFX EXPO International 2025 Highlights
Finance Magnates
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June 21, 2025
Dubai outpaces Cyprus on FX executive pay Despite its established status as a forex hub, Cyprus is losing ground to Dubai in terms of salaries paid to top executives in the industry. Dubai has also recently welcomed more brokers opening offices...
‘Humanitarian rescue’ of migrants, or the EU’s dirty work?
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Though illegal under international law, the Libyan capture of migrants on the Mediterranean Sea has become commonplace in recent years as the EU has outsourced its effort to stop refugees from crossing its borders. Of course, Europe is not alone...
The small boats crisis is out of control. This plan could solve it
The Times
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In December 2018, Sajid Javid, then home secretary, cut short his holiday and declared a “major incident” after 78 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats in four days. Since then six more home secretaries, and four prime ministers, have...
China's quiet invasion of Michigan is a national security crisis
Seattle Bulletin - Washington State
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June 17, 2025
OPINION: Michigan has become ground zero for Beijing’s efforts to undermine America from within. Its target method? Economic incursions in the form of investments and partnerships. Although less overt than traditional warfare, Beijing’s economic...
St. Kitts’ Roleece Brookes Shines on World Stage — Hosts Global Investment Summit in Beijing
Times Caribbean
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June 17, 2025
TIMES CARIBBEAN GLOBAL NEWS BEIJING, CHINA — Roleece Brookes, a dynamic and trailblazing investment migration professional from St. Kitts and Nevis, is making waves on the international stage, proudly elevating the Federation’s reputation in the...
Pacific Islands Countries Push For Action at UN Ocean Conference
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
Last week, more than 60 world leaders convened in Nice, France, for the third – and the most-attended – United Nations Ocean Conference. There was cause for celebration: during the week-long conference, 19 countries ratified the Agreement on...
Pacific news in brief for 16 June
RNZ
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June 15, 2025
More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses have been taken down as part of Interpol's Operation Secure. Photo: Unsplash / RNZ Nauru - Interpol Two people have been arrested in Nauru in connection to a massive cyber info-stealer bust. More than 20,000...
Interpol Dismantles 20,000 Malicious IPs and Domains Tied to 69 Malware Variants
GBHackers
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June 11, 2025
INTERPOL’s Operation Secure has seen the takedown of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains associated with infostealer malware. Law enforcement across 26 countries collaborated to dismantle cybercriminal infrastructure, marking a...
Operation Secure: 20,000 Malicious IPs and Domains Linked to 69 Malware Variants Dismantled
Cyber Security News
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June 11, 2025
More than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains linked to information stealers have been taken down in an INTERPOL-coordinated operation against cybercriminal infrastructure. The four-month international crackdown, dubbed Operation Secure,...
Operation Secure: INTERPOL Disrupts 20,000 Infostealer Domains, 32 Arrested
Hackread
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June 11, 2025
An international cybercrime operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the takedown of more than 20,000 malicious IPs and domains used to deploy infostealer malware across the Asia-Pacific region. Dubbed Operation Secure, the four-month...
INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure
The Hacker News
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June 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Malware INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants. The joint action, codenamed...
The hidden US-China battle beneath the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Island Times
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June 12, 2025
The U.S. has rekindled its interest in deep-sea mining, targeting critical minerals and power resources, which President Donald Trump said would secure America’s energy future and cut its dependence on China. Trump’s April 24 executive order,...