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Solo Sikoa has improved a lot while 7-time Women's World Champion hasn't, says WWE veteran (Exclusive)
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Solo Sikoa has received huge praise from former WWE writer Vince Russo. The veteran noted that the United States Champion has improved a lot, while certain talents, such as Becky Lynch and Bayley, have gotten stagnant. Solo Sikoa won his first...
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...
WWE News Roundup: John Cena shares unfortunate update ahead of final match, Major name to replace Triple H as CCO? New faction confirmed
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Welcome to the WWE News Roundup for July 5, 2025. Today, we'll cover some interesting topics such as John Cena's unfortunate news for fans ahead of his final match in December, the possibility of TKO replacing Triple as the CCO, and a new...
Incredible Pacific Sleeper Sharks footage captures feeding scenes over 3,000ft deep
Metro
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July 5, 2025
Pacific sleeper sharks have been captured feeding on the ocean floor in a rare sighting in the South China Sea (Picture: Ocean-Land-Atmosphere Research) Rare footage has been capture of giant Pacific sleeper sharks feeding on the ocean floor....
SmackDown recap: Orton puts McIntyre down with RKO
CBS Sports - Florida
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With John Cena's retirement quickly approaching, WWE used Friday night's episode of SmackDown to begin preparing conflicts for the future of the undisputed WWE championship. Cody Rhodes appeared on the show, fresh off his King of the Ring...
PNG SECURES LANDMARK GREEN CLIMATE FUND GRANT
PNG Haus Bung
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July 5, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has welcomed the approval of a ground-breaking US$63.4 million (PGK K261.80 million) grant by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for Papua New Guinea, the country’s first-ever single-nation GCF project. This marks a...
Duchess Sophie's uber-flattering 'Wimbledon' spin on the dress of summer 2025
Hello!
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July 3, 2025
The Duchess of Edinburgh is yet to travel to SW19 to attend Wimbledon 2025, but this has not stopped her from embracing the cool tennis style whilst carrying out her regular royal duties. Sophie was spotted out and about at Groundswell...
SmackDown results, live blog: Night of Champions fallout
Cageside Seats
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July 4, 2025
WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (July 4, 2025) with a taped show emanating from the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring all the fallout from the Night of Champions event that went down just...
Captivating performances of Miss Heilala contestants
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 3, 2025
By Katalina Siasau and Tupou Vaipulu Jr. The seven Miss Heilala contestants showcased captivating and entertaining talents last night, 2 July, during the first show of the three-night pageant, at the Tonga High Stadium in Nuku’alofa. The...
Tourism’s role in peace and prosperity
Newsroom
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July 4, 2025
The Nobel Peace Prize has been won by presidents, fighters for the oppressed, people who’ve changed history and put their lives on the line for a cause. So when Washington-based Auckland-educated Lelei Tuisamoa Lelaulu found out he’d been...
"I loved you. You never loved me" - Solo Sikoa shares heartbreaking WWE message
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Solo Sikoa had some heartbreaking words for Jacob Fatu during their United States Championship match at Night of Champions. The two had been allies in the new Bloodline, with Fatu initially working to protect Sikoa before things soured between...
Multi-million parliament project breaks ground with NZ, Aus aid
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 1, 2025
Construction has begun on Tonga’s new NZ$60 million Fale Alea, backed by New Zealand and Australia to strengthen democracy. The new parliamentary complex, launched this week in Nuku’alofa, will replace the original Fale Alea destroyed by the 2022...
4 reasons why WWE SmackDown moving to two hours is a great idea
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Friday Night SmackDown is set to revert to its traditional format starting with tonight's episode, which was taped earlier this week following the live Monday Night RAW broadcast (here's why?). The three-hour format has generally not been received...
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....
Pacific island states need multifaceted approach to renewables transition
Energy Monitor
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June 27, 2025
A report has stated that small island developing states (SIDs) in the Pacific, excluding Papua New Guinea, spend more than $1bn annually on fossil fuels, which is nearly 80% of their total energy costs, despite their low greenhouse gas emissions....
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...
Economy strengthens despite global slowdown -Reserve Bank report
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 30, 2025
Tonga’s economy showed signs of growth in March, buoyed by strong agriculture exports and a rebound in tourism. The National Reserve Bank of Tonga’s May 2025 report reveals that domestic economic activity improved, despite a downward revision in...
Power bills to drop next year, says minister Piukala
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 2, 2025
Electricity prices will fall from 1 January 2026, the Minister for Public Enterprises has announced. Speaking at a press conference last week, Minister Paula Piukala confirmed the electricity rate for households using under 150 kilowatt-hours per...
New visa offers lifeline for Tuvaluans amid global climate crisis
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific Islanders, especially those from the climate-threatened nation of Tuvalu, are taking advantage of Australia’s new resettlement aimed at helping people affected by climate change. The move is part of a special agreement called the Falepili...
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...