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Tonga joins Ottawa Treaty as 166th State Party after Cambodia’s advocacy
Khmer Times
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July 3, 2025
Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the CMAA and President of the Ottawa Convention, meets with Viliami Va’inga Tōnē, Ambassador of Tonga to the United Nations, in New York, on October 7, 2024. CMAA Synopsis: Cambodia celebrates Tonga’s accession as...
MPs urge for more Tongan seasonal worker opportunities in Australia
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 3, 2025
A high-level Tongan delegation has wrapped up an official visit to Australia focused on deepening regional cooperation. Led by former Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, the delegation met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister...
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
Hospitality Net
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July 3, 2025
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...
Vava’u Leads The Way: Tonga’s Bold Step Toward A Sustainable Blue Future
Scoop
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Vava’u, a small but nature’s beautifully crafted island in the Kingdom of Tonga, is a place of breathtaking beauty. As you stand at the top of the hill of Vava’u’s Mt Talau, the vibrant hues of the water stretch out before you, a mesmerising blend...
Over 50 business displays at Tonga Trade Fair
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 opens today, showcasing over 50 local businesses in Nuku’alofa with the Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala to launch this year’s fair. The annual event runs from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 July at Queen Salote Memorial Hall,...
The Tongans to kick Solo Sikoa out of Bloodline after he loses WWE US Title to new leader? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 2, 2025
Solo Sikoa defeated Jacob Fatu at Night of Champions to capture the United States Championship. It happened after he played his trump card by bringing Tonga Loa and Tala Tonga and seemingly resurrecting The Bloodline. However, Sikoa's celebrations...
Trump’s Mineral Policy Offers Strategic Opportunity in the Pacific
The Gateway Pundit
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July 4, 2025
Credit: FOX Sunday Morning Futures screenshot A seabed mining agreement with the island nation of Nauru would reduce China’s influence while establishing America as an industry authority This story originally was published by Real Clear Wire. By...
Zilla Fatu welcomed to wrestling industry by real-life Bloodline member amid WWE signing rumors
Sportskeeda
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July 1, 2025
In recent years, fans have seen many real-life Bloodline members make their WWE debut. Zilla Fatu is among the names expected to join the global juggernaut soon, and recently, a legend welcomed the rising star to the family business. Zilla is the...
Leitī study highlights unique intersectional experiences of LGBTQIA+ Tongans
Pacific Media Network
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The life experiences of Tongan leitī in Aotearoa are explored in a new study that combines Pacific identity, wellbeing, and culturally grounded clinical psychology methods. The study, titled Leitī in Red: Exploring the Life Experiences of Kau...
Pacific Partnership 2025 Concludes Mission Stop in the Kingdom of Tonga, June 27, 2025
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga – Pacific Partnership 2025 concluded its mission stop in Nuku’alofa, Tonga with a closing ceremony at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel on June 27, 2025. Pacific Partnership 2025 strengthened bonds between the United States...
5 stars who can join the Bloodline saga on WWE SmackDown
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
The Bloodline's latest chapter will seemingly focus on the rivalry between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Sikoa became the first man to pin The Samoan Werewolf in singles action in WWE at Night of Champions, winning the United States Championship....
WWE makes an embarrassing botch following Tonga Loa’s sudden return
Sportskeeda
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June 29, 2025
One of the many surprises at Night of Champions 2025 was the unexpected WWE return of Tonga Loa, who showed up to help Solo Sikoa in his match against Jacob Fatu. However, the promotion botched his name on social media, where they referred to him...
Tongan RSE workers thrive in Hawke’s Bay after cyclone disaster
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Tongans are working in Hawke's Bay under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, two years after Cyclone Gabrielle left them stranded. A Tongan government official says around 1800 workers are engaged in pruning and harvesting...
Raiwalui backs Fiji’s future
Fiji Sun
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July 4, 2025
Simon Raiwalui. The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was a disappointing one for the Fijian Drua, with only four wins and finishing second last on the ladder. However, it would be forgiven for not being considered a misstep in the recent history...
Tonga set to field 33 athletes at Palau Mini Games
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 24, 2025
Tonga will send 33 athletes to the Palau Pacific Mini Games from 29 June to 9 July. The Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee (TASANOC) has confirmed Tonga’s participation, with competitors in archery, athletics, basketball, beach...
Pacific Partnership 2025 commences mission stop in Kingdom of Tonga
Seapower Magazine
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June 26, 2025
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (June 18, 2025) Capt. Mark B. Stefanik, right, mission commander of Pacific Partnership 2025 (PP-25), provides remarks during a nursing workshop at Vaiola Hospital as part of PP-25 in Nuku’Alofa, Tonga, June 18, 2025. (U.S. Navy...
Marie Kaipu shines as PNG defeat Sāmoa in OFC Women's Nations Cup opener in Fiji
Pacific Media Network
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The Oceania Football Confederation's (OFC) Women’s Nations Cup 2025 is underway in Fiji, and the champions from 2022 - Papua New Guinea - got off to a great start against Sāmoa, thanks to two goals from their legend Marie Kaipu. The match, played...
US Navy kicks off Pacific Partnership build at Tonga College
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 25, 2025
The US Navy’s Pacific Partnership 2025 mission began upgrading Tonga College ‘Atele’s Technical Building last week. Gathering at the ceremonial groundbreaking were US Chargé d’Affaires Marcus Jackson, CPT Shawn Lemoto, Pacific Partnership Tonga...
Tongan Trailblazer; Puloka Makes History at Basketball Without Borders Asia
FIBA Basketball
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SINGAPORE - Among 22 young Oceania athletes, Fa'anaetaua (Taua) Puloka is breaking new ground for Tonga Basketball, becoming the first-ever Tongan athlete to participate in the prestigious National Basketball Association (NBA) and International...
Pacific Partnership strengthens Tonga readiness with major mission
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 23, 2025
The 21st Pacific Partnership mission began in Tonga last week, bringing together U.S. and Tongan teams in engineering and medical projects to strengthen disaster‑response capabilities. Teams will conduct community health clinics covering...