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The 8 best things to do in Sardinia
Lonely Planet
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Sparsely populated and naturally rich, Sardinia has long drawn interest for its collection of coves, white sand beaches and dramatic cliffs dropping into the ocean along the island's rugged perimeter. But you'd be wrong to think that coastal bliss...
Air Force Working on Major Renovations to Run-Down Dorms on Guam
Air & Space Forces Magazine
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August 26, 2025
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Andersen Air Force Base on Guam will make major renovations to some of its...
ORAU 2025 Pollard Scholarship recipients announced
Oak Ridger - Tennessee
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Oak Ridge Associated Universities awarded five William G. Pollard Scholarships of $2,500 each toward undergraduate studies for the 2025-26 academic year. The recipients are Courtney Collins, Brandon Dake, Caroline Ferguson, Kira Palau and Laura...
College & HuRen Launch Human Rights Course
Bernews
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August 22, 2025
A new human rights course — the first of its kind in Bermuda — is set to launch at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Run through the recently launched Human Rights Education Network [HuRen] in Bermuda, the course will offer young Bermudians...
Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative set for 2nd round
Taipei Times
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August 26, 2025
A government-funded program enabling young people from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to participate in short-term training and cross-cultural exchanges in Taiwan would soon begin its second round after the first round ended last month, a Ministry of...
Whipps’ Administration Focuses On Debt Reduction
Island Times
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August 12, 2025
Koror, Palau — President Surangel Whipps Jr. is prioritizing debt repayment and more cautious borrowing to address Palau’s growing external debt, which sharply increased during the COVID-19 pandemic after years of relatively low debt levels....
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning
MoeMaKa
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August 12, 2025
Myanmar Domestic News Updates – Aug 12, 2025 Morning 📌📌 1. KIO clarifies that peace talks were twice proposed by the terrorist military junta, not initiated by KIO — Lt-Gen Gun Maw August 11 Radio NUG Regarding the proposals for peace talks made...
South Carolina grant funding on chopping block over ‘gender ideology’ in sex ed
WCSC - South Carolina
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August 26, 2025
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina is at risk of losing nearly $1.6 million in sex education funding if it does not remove curriculum content on gender ideology, according to the Trump administration. The Palmetto State is just one of 46...
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – Misguided Marines
naked capitalism
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August 26, 2025
The Marine Corps’ new Pacific island strategy, articulated in its Force Design 2030 planning documents, envisions small units deployed across the Pacific island chain, armed with missiles and sensors to strike Chinese shipping and contest maritime...
Pacific Elders call halt to seabed mining
Pacific News Service
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Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) calls for a halt in seabed mining until “proper regulatory instruments can be put in place,” and recommends a regional expert body be created to provide expert advice to Pacific Island countries. A statement issued by...
Sibanye-Stillwater appoints chartered accountant Dr Lindiwe Mthimunye to its board
IOL
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Sibanye-Stillwater has appointed Chartered Accountant, Dr Lindiwe Mthimunye, as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. This move is anticipated to enhance the board’s expertise, particularly in financial governance and...
The Effects of HFOV-VG vs HFOV on Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and Neurobehavioral Development in Preterm Infants with Perinatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Dove Medical Press
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August 23, 2025
Introduction Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening respiratory illness in neonates, triggered by diverse etiologies. It is pathologically characterized by diffuse pulmonary exudation, decreased compliance, hyaline...
America’s counterattack on China’s growing influence in the Pacific islands
WorldNetDaily
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August 24, 2025
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class James Phelps from Indianapolis, Indiana, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), conducts a dive at the grotto on the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Oct. 27, 2021. (U.S....
Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative set for second round: MOFA
Focus Taiwan
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August 26, 2025
Taipei, Aug. 26 (CNA) A government-funded program enabling youths from Taiwan's diplomatic allies to participate in short term training and cross-cultural exchanges in Taiwan will soon begin its second round after the successful completion of its...
Breaking Into Backstage: How to Get Your Start at New Zealand Fashion Week
ProCollective
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August 25, 2025
New Zealand Fashion Week has arrived. Across six days, Shed 10 will host Aotearoa’s most influential tastemakers, from iconic designers to emerging creatives. Returning under a new governing board and refreshed format, the event promises to be...
7 War TV Shows Better Than Most War Movies
Collider
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August 24, 2025
One of the most crucial jobs of any war-themed piece of media is to show accuracy (especially if it's about a historical conflict) and brutality. These are typical conventions of the genre, and it's basically what makes the war genre what it is....
Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 15 – August 21, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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August 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
Japan’s Ties to Pacific Island Nations Have New Significance 80 Years after World War II, as U.S.-China Rivalry in Region Grows
The Japan News
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August 22, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Then Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, front center, welcomes Pacific leaders in Tokyo at the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in 2024. By Yuko Mukai 8:00 JST, August 23, 2025 Eighty years ago, Japan lost its...
Dick Brown: Grave of the fireflies
The Tack - Iowa
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August 23, 2025
Reprinted with permission from The Storm Lake Times Pilot and author. Twelfth story in a series. Where have all the fireflies gone? It was a question at the top of people’s minds in the summer of 1941. When the “Old Timer” column of the Storm Lake...
Taiwan Charts Diplomatic Path in Pacific amid Solomon Islands Controversy
Island Times
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August 22, 2025
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is ramping up its diplomatic presence in the Pacific, framing itself as a vital partner to island nations even as China’s influence complicates regional cooperation. The island’s Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-Lung, spoke...