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Seeds of strategic conflict sprouting in Pacific

China's rise is never far from the mind at the Pacific Islands Forum, as the US ramps up its diplomacy and regional leaders speak of growing geopolitical pressure.

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris makes virtual appearance at Pacific Islands Forum to unveil major plans for the region

Despite major powers being sidelined from the Pacific Islands Forum, Vice-President Kamala Harris appears virtually to make a series of announcements showing the US is intent on reasserting its presence in the region as China continues to expand its footprint.

ABC News

Kiribati's shock withdrawal overshadows Pacific leaders meeting

The withdrawal of the remote Pacific island nation of Kiribati from the region's key diplomatic group has overshadowed the Pacific Islands Forum as leaders arrive in Fiji for the first in-person meeting in two years.

Reuters

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Special Report: Pacific primer

Not usually at the forefront of geopolitical argy-bargy, the Pacific has recently emerged as a strategic element of securing democracy. A rift threatened to tear apart normally unshakeable regional unity in 2021, with five Micronesian countries threatening to leave the most powerful transnational group, the Pacific Islands Forum. Ahead of…

360info

New Zealand PM says Pacific security issues should be solved locally

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Thursday regional architecture such as the Pacific Islands Forum was critical in resolving regional problems and local security issues should be resolved locally.

Reuters

Dundee forum warns council not to forget communities as fireworks cancelled

The Stobswell Forum says it is "concerned and disappointed" at the decision to end the annual Baxter Park firework display.

Daily Record

Business Life: charity initiatives and award wins in the North East

Companies including HLA Services, Northumbrian Water, Settld, Mobile Mini and Advanced feature in this week's round-up

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J&K Human Rights Forum demands withdrawal of remarks made by SC Judges against Nupur Sharma

JAMMU: Expressing anguish and pain over indiscreet remarks of Justice Surya Kant and Justice JB Pardiwala while dealing with the writ petition filed by Nupur Sharma, JK Chapter of Forum for Human Rights and Social Justice (FHRSJ) urged the Chief Justice of India to ask the judges to withdraw their…

The Times of India

Stockholm, Yemen… Traditions, Intersections

Sweden’s Special Envoy for Yemen, Ambassador Peter Semneby, constantly recalls old Swedish traditions centered around promoting conflict resolution and care for humanitarian affairs. Sweden has showcased those traditions in many conflicts around the world. For example, Sweden has provided continued support to Afghanistan for over four decades, according to Semneby,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'It'll be the greatest music arena ever built': Manchester's Co-op Live boss gives exciting update on £365m venue - and how Harry Styles and Bruce Springsteen helped

'Co-op Live will be one of the three or four busiest arenas in the world on day one - and I’m talking the Garden, Forum, O2'

Manchester Evening News

European Space Agency awards Airbus £138m contract for satellite that measures Earth's heat

The satellite will help improve understanding of the climate system, according to the aerospace giant

Birmingham Post

New Everton Fans' Forum members announced as 'exciting' time for group revealed

The three new members of the Everton Fans' Forum have been announced with immediate plans for the future also detailed

Liverpool Echo

United States and China set to be excluded from Pacific Islands Forum meeting to avoid 'distraction'

The decision by the Pacific's peak diplomatic body to exclude major international powers from a crucial meeting next month will give leaders the opportunity to discuss regional issues without outside pressure.

ABC News

Everton supporters sent USA message as new vision outlined

Tony Sampson explains his role as the first overseas-based chair of the Everton Fans' Forum ahead of the group's elections and the Blues' latest trip to the USA

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Egypt Calls for Concerted Efforts in Africa to Address Food Security, Terrorism Challenges

The third edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development kicked off on Tuesday. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi addressed the participants via videoconference, urging African countries to join hands to address the current challenges facing the continent, including food insecurity and terrorism. The two-day event is held under…

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Emir of Qatar Says Global Economy to Shrink by a Third

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani warned on Tuesday of a wave of global economic stagnation and inflation that the world has not seen in 45 years, citing a slowdown of growth in the global economy by about a third this year. Speaking at the opening of…

Al Jazeera

Qatari emir and Elon Musk speak on day 2 of Qatar Economic Forum

Delegates at the economic forum discussed diversifying economies, while Musk gave updates on Twitter acquisition.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Roadmap to Build World’s Largest Park

At a time when Riyadh’s green strategy is in full swing, an official source at the King Salman Park Foundation confirmed that efforts are underway to transform the proposed large-scale public park and urban district in Riyadh into a tangible reality. Director of Public Relations and Marketing at the King…

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Liverpool Echo

Vote now open to elect new Everton Fans' Forum members

The vote is now open to elect new members to the Everton Fans’ Forum

Bristol Post

Driver rushed to hospital after reversing down boat launching slip

"If you have an older relative or friend who drives, speak to them about their driving and how they feel about it"

ABC News

Pacific Island Forum's leadership crisis comes into focus as leaders arrive in Fiji to resolve tensions

The ABC understands Pacific Island leaders hope to strike an agreement to resolve leadership questions, reform the organisation and allow the forum to stay whole, after last year's threat by Micronesian nations to withdraw.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Spain to Boost Investments in Mega Environmental Projects

Saudi Arabia announced its mega projects to achieve the environmental goals of the Saudi Green and the Middle East Green Initiatives and the goals of net zero emissions. The Kingdom hosted a Saudi-Spanish Investment Forum attended by a delegation from Madrid chaired by Minister of State for Energy Sara Munoz.

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Participation at Davos WEF 2022

Saudi Arabia’s delegation concluded its participation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2022, which was held in Davos, Switzerland, from May 22 to 26 May 2022, under the title “History at A Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies”. The Kingdom’s delegation participated in many public and private dialogue sessions…

Evening Standard

World Economic Forum: Elites descend but does Davos still have clout?

It’s a playground of power, privilege and blue-sky thinkers — but with the world in turmoil, it wasn’t quite business as usual when the 0.1 per cent met in the mountains this week. By Anne McElvoy

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Saudi Arabia, WEF Sign Two MoUs for Boosting Cooperation

The Saudi delegation participating at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos 2022 met with the founder and CEO of the Forum Klaus Schwab and the President of WEF Borge Brende. During the meeting, opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the Kingdom and the Forum were…

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