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Top U.S. diplomat to arrive in Pacific amid battle for influence with China

A senior U.S. diplomat will travel to Samoa on Thursday on a multi-leg trip to Pacific Island countries intended to demonstrate re-engagement by the United States with a region in which China has been extending its influence.

Reuters

The silver, the secret, and a baby named Birmingham: The emotional journey of Samoan weightlifter Vaipava Nevo Ioane

Vaipava Nevo Ioane left Samoa for Birmingham with the anxiety of leaving behind his heavily pregnant wife, and a secret he had kept from even his closest friends. Now the Commonwealth Games weightlifting silver medallist is on the brink of a new life journey.

ABC News

New Zealand to fund Samoa climate projects

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is in Apia for a two-day visit on the 60th anniversary of Samoan independence.

AAP

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Ardern, Fiame toast NZ-Samoa friendship

Jacinda Ardern's visit to Samoa shows New Zealand's diplomacy of deep engagement in the Pacific, in contrast to recent assertive displays by greater powers.

AAP

After 865 days, Samoa reopens to tourists

After closing borders to international tourists in March 2020, the Pacific nation of Samoa is one of the last countries to open once more, on August 1.

AAP

Wakefield's Mason Lino lifts lid on Golden Point heartbreak as Trinity battle the drop

Samoa scrum-half was off-target with a drop goal effort in extra-time as Wakefield almost stun Super League champions St Helens and also earlier hit the post twice but he's confident they can still avoid relegation

Daily Mirror

Tickets for Rugby League World Cup opener at St James' Park on course to sell out and set record

Hosts England will play Samoa in Newcastle in the opener which will include a welcome event, tickets are selling well for Kingston Park games too

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Samoan experience has front-rower on a high for Wildfires homecoming

"I am super stoked to be playing for Newcastle."

Newcastle Herald

Still off-limits: Why I can’t wait to visit to Samoa

With a love and preservation of ancient arts, glamourpuss beaches, affordable hut life and some of the best swimming spots on the planet, Samoa cannot reopen soon enough for Lucie Grace

The Independent UK

US Beefs up South Pacific Aid, Diplomacy as China Spreads Its Influence

Washington intends to return the U.S. Peace Corps to Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Vanuatu, citing progress toward reestablishing a U.S. Agency for International Development regional mission for the Pacific in Fiji.

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Saifiti: I'll skip the Rugby League World Cup to repay the Knights

The 26-year-old prop is eligible to represent Australia, Fiji and Samoa.

Newcastle Herald

Today's rugby news as Springboks superstar plots to 'dominate' Dan Biggar and Tonga stunned again

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Wales Online

The Pacific’s spiralling debt – and what governments can do about it

Rising debt and declining income seem to add up to an austere future for Pacific Island nations. But belt-tightening may make things worse.

360info

Bristol Bears star Charles Piutau left out by Tonga after star showing on debut

Tonga face Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup on Saturday

Bristol Post

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Rugby League World Cup kick-off 100 days away with England v Samoa at St James' Park

World Cup organisers hope to sell out Newcastle United's stadium when England take on Samoa, one of four Rugby League World Cup games in the city

The Guardian - AU

Serious defects discovered in patrol boats Australia supplied to Pacific Islands

Potentially serious faults in Guardian-class patrol boats may force some countries to pause use of vessels

Los Angeles Times

How a leap of faith led Tyrone Taleni from Samoa to USC for a sport he never played

Until his cousin, Bernard Afutiti, visited from the mainland nearly five years ago, the notion of playing college football had never occurred to Tyrone Taleni. And why would it? Taleni didn't know football. He'd neither played nor spent any time watching the sport. Sure, football might be ingrained into the…

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The revitalisation of international football has given rugby league a priceless gift

It's easy to be cynical about international rugby league, but the emotions on show at Campbelltown were so real and raw it could convert the game's harshest critics, writes Nick Campton.

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Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test

Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.

ABC News

New Zealand takes down Tonga, PNG beats Fiji, and Samoa runs over Cook Islands in Pacific Tests

PNG edges Fiji to wrap up a day of Pacific Test football, after New Zealand beat Tonga 26-6 at an electric Mt Smart Stadium and Samoa thumped Cook Islands 42-12.

AAP

Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma

Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.

Wales Online

Rugby evening headlines as Wales face capacity crowds in South Africa and Barbarians add to Welsh contingent

The latest rugby news from Wales and further afield

ABC News

As Samoa looks to begin again, it's time for rugby league's sleeping giant to awaken

It's been a lean few years for Samoa, but the island nation still has the potential to become an international rugby league powerhouse.

The Conversation

In the Solomon Islands, Wong takes first tentative steps in repairing a strained relationship

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was no doubt expecting a cooler reception than her three previous visits to the Pacific when she touched down in Honiara last Friday. The Solomon Islands government website had not even listed the Australian minister’s visit – but it did note the first visit of a…

Newsroom.co.nz

Championing Samoa's hard-won fight for freedom

As Samoa's new PM visits NZ, Dr Marcia Leenen-Young looks at the significance of the determination and passion of multiple generations in Samoa who fought for the right to govern themselves

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