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Vanuatu island chief 'very impressed' by global climate decision

The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said on Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.

Radio France Internationale

World’s highest court issues groundbreaking ruling for climate action. Here’s what it means for Australia

The world’s highest court says countries are legally obliged to prevent harms caused by climate change, in a ruling that repudiates Australia’s claims it is not legally responsible for emissions from our fossil fuel exports.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: nations ‘have duty to curb fossil fuels’, Epstein files furore continues, inside Gaza’s starvation crisis

Win for Vanuatu as world court says countries have a legal duty to curb the use of fossil fuels; Palestinian doctors ‘haunted’ by skeletal children

The Guardian - AU

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UN court rules countries must treat climate change as an 'existential threat'

The UN's top court on Wednesday ruled climate change an "existential problem of planetary proportions" and said countries had a legal duty to act or face consequences.

Radio France Internationale

‘Historic’ ruling on climate change by World Court: What to expect

The ICJ is set to decide the future course of climate accountability in a landmark legal case brought by Vanuatu.

Al Jazeera

Vanuatu: ICJ Ruling A 'Game-changer' For Climate Justice

The island nation of Vanuatu has been the driving force behind efforts to get the International Court of Justice to deliver its first-ever legal opinion on climate change.

International Business Times

‘A defining moment’: UN court to deliver historic ruling on countries’ climate obligations

The case has been dubbed a ‘David versus Goliath’ battle, with vulnerable nations pushing for a more robust legal framework for climate action.

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From dying reefs to flooded graves, Vanuatu is leading a global climate case

The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is living with the daily realities of climate change, as intensifying cyclones, rising seas and saltwater intrusion reshape its coasts and disrupt life

The Independent UK

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

AAP

Defence failed to properly investigate bribery allegations against Australian navy contractor officials, audit finds

Poor management of contracts worth more than $3.5bn has led to critical failures, including during a Vanuatu cyclone humanitarian operation, the ANAO says

The Guardian - AU

VIMB Expands Rural Infrastructure and Jobs Through Strategic Citizenship Investments

VIMB Services Limited, led by Managing Director Daniel Agius, is emerging as the architect of what some in the region call a "citizenship model that gives back."

International Business Times

‘Survival’ at stake as Vanuatu uses ocean summit to press ICJ climate case

Vanuatu is using this week's UN Ocean Conference in Nice to demand climate justice ahead of a landmark legal opinion from the world's top court – with climate minister Ralph Regenvanu telling RFI that faster action to hold big polluters accountable is "a matter of survival" for his people.

Radio France Internationale

Vanuatu says it has no plans to revoke Andrew Tate’s golden passport after review

If convicted, Tate’s citizenship could still be revoked in the future

The Independent UK

Vanuatu not planning to revoke Andrew Tate’s citizenship, government spokesperson says

Exclusive: Government review into how the influencer obtained citizenship found no fault with his documents and Tate will remain a citizen

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Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid

Climate minister says greenlighting North West Shelf project until 2070 is not the leadership Pacific countries expect as Australia seeks to host climate summit

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Tate allegedly secured Vanuatu ‘golden passport’ in month of Romania arrest

Influencer accused of rape and human trafficking alleged to have gained citizenship via £96,000 investment scheme

AAP

Vanuatu, Australia to sign new development pact

Already Vanuatu's largest foreign aid donor, Australia, is set to sign a new development assistance pact with the Melanesian nation within months.

AAP

Australia helping Vanuatu with museum collection upkeep

The Australian Museum is hoping to attract funding to continue an outreach program supporting the safe storage of priceless collections held in Pacific museums.

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AAP

Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

AAP

Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

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Doing Business and Getting Citizenship in Vanuatu: Strategy That Works

Vanuatu is more than a tropical paradise—it’s a rising destination for offshore business, tax planning, and fast-track second citizenship.

International Business Times

Pacific Nations Perplexed, Worried By Trump Tariffs

Pacific island nations hit hardest by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs are querying the "unfair" impost, and they are fearful of the impact.

AAP

The true impact of NZ's fast lane to FIFA World Cup

New Zealand have booked their spot in next year's World Cup, benefiting from a major change to qualification that has knock-on effects throughout Oceania.

The Guardian - AU

New Vanuatu PM says he will ‘revisit’ 2022 security agreement with Australia

Exclusive: Jotham Napat said pact must be taken ‘back to the drawing board’ and should reflect climate change as security issue

Dynamite News

Vanuatu PM Napat cancels Lalit Modi’s passport; But why...?

Lalit Modi has been described as an economic offender by Indian investigating agencies. A must read on Dynamite News:

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