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Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: New Caledonia, How to Overcome the Geopolitical Impasse?
The Diplomat
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July 4, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
Macron, top leaders open New Caledonia’s summit in Paris
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, France's Minister of Overseas Manuel Valls, France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, President of the French National Assembly Yael Braun-Pivet, Secretary General of the French Presidency Emmanuel Moulin,...
Macron meets New Caledonian leaders to discuss future after ...
Modern Ghana
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President Emmanuel Macron is bringing together political and economic leaders from New Caledonia for a summit starting Wednesday to talk about the French overseas territory's future, one year after it was hit by deadly violence. New Caledonian...
A year after New Caledonia's deadly riots, France hosts summit on territory's future
Euronews
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Published on 02/07/2025 - 12:34 GMT+2 More than a year after deadly unrest hit the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, France's President Emmanuel Macron is bringing together the leaders of the Pacific archipelago for a summit in Paris...
James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
The Gleaner
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July 3, 2025
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...
Joint military ops ‘Exercise Pukpuk’ comes to a close
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 3, 2025
EXERCISE Pukpuk, the joint engineering exercise between the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) and Australian Defence Force (ADF), ended on Thursday, June 26. It was concluded by the Defence Minister Dr Billy Joseph. This year, Exercise Pukpuk...
Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia on Panama-flagged vessel bound for Australia
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
French customs officers board a ship as part of anti-drug traffic operation. Photo: Supplied / Douane France A record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized last week off New Caledonia, the French High Commission in New Caledonia said on Thursday. The...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
Does English have any South Pacific words?
The National
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LANGUAGE In these monthly discussions we answer one question about language in PNG and beyond. This month we are asking ourselves if English has adopted any words from South Pacifc languages? NOWADAYS you will probably find it difficult to speak...
Élisée Reclus—Communard, geographer, vegetarian
Freedom News
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July 4, 2025
On July 4, 1905, the French anarchist Élisée Reclus died in Torhout, near Bruges in Belgium ~ Maurice Schuhmann ~ Reclus, after whom a street leading to the Eiffel Tower in Paris is named, was one of the most well-known anarchist propagandists in...
New Caledonian Delegates To Learn About NZ Economy
Scoop
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Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs A New Caledonian delegation will tour New Zealand next week to learn about aspects of our economic development, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “As New Caledonia seeks to recover economically...
Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jul 4
KARRYON
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July 4, 2025
#10. Aussies get new nonstop flights to South America ex-Australasia A new way to fly to Latin America from an unlikely source. Read all about it. #9. Qantas moves to NDC: What does it mean for agents? The new global distribution model rolled out...
France’s Macron calls talks on New Caledonia future
The Local - France
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June 25, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron has invited New Caledonia leaders to talks next week on the future of the French overseas territory, a year after deadly separatist violence in the Pacific archipelago. New Caledonian elected officials, as well as...
Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
RNZ
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June 25, 2025
Macron, right, with New Caledonia Congress former presidents Louis Mapou, left, and Roch Wamytan, centre, last year. (file image) Photo: supplied French President Emmanuel Macron has sent a formal invitation to "all New Caledonia stakeholders" for...
PM Manele Reaffirms Solomon Islands’ Commitment to Melanesian Unity and Regional Strength at 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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June 24, 2025
Tuesday 24 June 2025 —In a world of increasing uncertainty and shifting alliances, Solomon Islands stands firm alongside its Melanesian partners to protect shared interests, promote peaceful coexistence, and uphold our collective voice on the...
New Caledonia Groupama Race update
Sail-World
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June 17, 2025
by Nic Douglass 17 Jun 03:51 PDT Timeline of events for Rushour capsize The New Caledonia Groupama Race organizers were informed last night at 1:20AM of the activation of two distress beacons by Rushour, which was leading the race on line honours...
French imperialism in New Caledonia and Pacific targets China
World Socialist Web Site
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June 21, 2025
French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on June 10, on the sidelines of the UN Oceans Conference held in Nice from June 9-13. Leaders from Papua New Guinea, Palau, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, the...
PM in Suva for MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Star
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is currently in Suva, Fiji, where he will participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to officially commence on Monday 23 June 2025. The Summit, to be hosted under...
PM arrives back into Port Moresby from Suva
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape arrived back into PNG at 10pm and has called on the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to reinforce their unity by recognising their ancient ties, cultural kinship, and shared destiny. PM Marape also touched...
PM Marape calls for stronger MSG unity rooted in shared heritage and collective future
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has called on Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to reinforce their unity by recognizing their ancient ties, cultural kinship, and shared destiny, during his address at the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Suva,...