Wed, April 30, 2025
[ Wed, Apr 30th ] - PBS
NewsNight Minnesota | POLITICAL NOTES: Hillsman / Ciresi & DNR | Season 2000 | Episode 209
[ Wed, Apr 30th ] - NDTV
Canada Election Results Highlights: After Liberal .. rk Carney Says Old Relationship With US 'Is Over'
[ Wed, Apr 30th ] - CNN
Medicaid, food stamps and vehicle tax emerge as early flashpoints in Trump agenda fight
Tue, April 29, 2025
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - WMUR
The US government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - CNN
Students, parents say anti-DEI push a hindrance to learning at DOD schools | CNN Politics
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - Patch
Marblehead Resident Seeks To 'Turn Town Meeting Inside Out'
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - MSNBC
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker mocks 'do-nothing Democrats'
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - NewsNation
5 ways Trump reshaped the government in the first 100 days
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - FXStreet
Canada election update: Liberal Party wins, to form minority government
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - RepublicWorld
India Issuing Visas To Bangladeshis In Limited Manner For Medical Emergencies: MEA
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - NDTV
Canada Election Results LIVE: After Liberals' Vic .. rk Carney Says Old Relationship With US 'Is Over'
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - BBC
PMQs latest: Keir Starmer to face Kemi Badenoch - watch live
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - ThePrint
Adityanath says UP now free from mafia rule, slams opposition for 'casteist', 'dynastic' politics
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - NPR
Trump has used government powers to target more than 100 perceived enemies
[ Tue, Apr 29th ] - Reuters
Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows
Mon, April 28, 2025
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - FXStreet
Canadian Liberal Party wins the 2025 federal election - CBC News
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - NewsNation
A look back at DOGE's first 100 days
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Fortune
Tesla is suffering as CEO Elon Musk's influence in the U.S. government grows.
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Oregonian
Many Portland-area residents say they never use government services. Actually, they do
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Politico
Americans sour on Musk, cuts to federal government, new poll finds
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Patch
What's Going On This Week In Madison Government?
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - KTTV
Conservative political group rallies in Beverly Hills
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - CNN
Maryland judge orders return of Venezuelan asylum seeker deported to El Salvador | CNN Politics
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - BroBible
This Article Is Only For Millennials So Everyone Else Please Ignore
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - KTBS
Canada votes for new government to take on Trump
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - NPR
The threat of a government shutdown dominated political news this week.
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - WYFF
Buncombe County government services relocate to new building
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - PBS
NJ Spotlight News | Women in politics: Barriers stand in the way | Season 2024
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Tennessean
Iceland welcomes Tennessee's Southern charm: 'Good eggs,' cowboy hats, 'absurd' politics
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - Futurism
The Government Hid a Deadly E. Coli Outbreak
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - BBC
Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - NDTV
"Political Interference Endangering Higher Education": US Universities
[ Mon, Apr 28th ] - KTXL
Inside California Politics: April 26, 2025
Sun, April 27, 2025
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - CNN
Ron and Casey DeSantis were plotting a political dynasty in Florida. Then came a scandal
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - Forbes
Crypto Changes At SEC Face New Political Pressures Over Trump Ties
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - AFP
Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - KTXL
Inside California Politics: April 12, 2025
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - rnz
Rabuka's coalition is doomed - Fiji's former AG
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - Newsweek
College leaders hit back at Trump in joint letter: "Political interference"
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - Polygon
The last Blue Prince secret? Sharp political commentary
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - Couriermail
Grim new poll reveals big issue for Dutton
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - Politico
'First Referendum on Trump': Canadians Confront a New Political Dynamic
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - PBS
PBS39 News Reports | Political posters | Season 2018
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - ELLE
When to Watch the New Season of 'Andor,' the Grit .. Political Thriller Set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - devdiscourse
Sopore Votes: A New Era of Political Participation Amidst Optimism | Law-Order
[ Sun, Apr 27th ] - WMUR
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?
Sat, April 26, 2025
[ Sat, Apr 26th ] - WTVF
The Political Aspects of the Local Drag Scene
[ Sat, Apr 26th ] - CNN
Education Department to resume collecting student loans in default | CNN Politics
[ Sat, Apr 26th ] - BBC
Scotland's papers: Gang war arrests and Fringe funding push
Fri, April 25, 2025
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - KUNC
Purplish: A Colorado Republican and a Democrat give their takes on Trump's first 100 days
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - MassLive
Poll finds stark divide in political preference for young voters
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - CNN
Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to hear from you | CNN Politics
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - Reuters
Kosovo in political stalemate as parliament fails to elect speaker
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - BBC
Elon Musk: Has Doge really saved the US Government $2 trillion?
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - fingerlakes1
Musk's DOGE faces criticism over secrecy in federal overhaul | Fingerlakes1.com
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - WLRN
Ruth's List Florida's Catalyst Conference and Gala empowers Democratic women in politics
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - ThePrint
US condemns China's 'misuse' of UN resolution at Security Council debate
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - Forbes
Mamoru Oshii Takes A Swipe At Political Correctness, Sort Of
[ Fri, Apr 25th ] - YourTango
6 Ways To Handle Political Stress When You Hate What You See On The News
Thu, April 24, 2025
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - Forbes
How To Maintain Your Company's Core Message During Political Shifts
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - Patch
Salem Stops Twitter/X Account Use For Public Alerts, Updates
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - ThePrint
BJP's Nishikant said 'time to end' Articles 26 to 29 after Pahalgam attack. Here's what they say
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - 7NEWS
Queensland's key role in deciding the 2025 federal election
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - CNN
Analysis: In Trump's legal world, the president is always right | CNN Politics
[ Thu, Apr 24th ] - NewsNation
Gen Z leading political shift toward Republicans: Poll
Wed, April 23, 2025
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - BBC
Why the PM's being challenged on trans rights in Parliament
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - Moneycontrol
Throwback to when Thalapathy Vijay's 'Thalaivaa' created political chaos and why
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - KUTV
Americans turn off political news post-election, citing mental exhaustion and overload
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - PBS
NJ Spotlight News | Women in NJ are underrepresented in elected office | Season 2023
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - NDTV
"Not Time For Partisan Politics": Congress' Unity Message After J&K Attack
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - ThePrint
Post Pahalgam attack, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey says scrap freedom to manage religious affairs clause
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - Reason
Trump Abuses Government Power To Punish Democrats' Law Firms
[ Wed, Apr 23rd ] - CNN
Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump's presidency | CNN Politics
Tue, April 22, 2025
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - CNN
Trump is defending Obamacare at the Supreme Court .. A win could boost RFK's influence | CNN Politics
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - TribLive
College presidents condemn 'unprecedented government overreach' by Trump administration
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - MassLive
Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE because of 'nasty and unethical attacks'
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - WESH
Morgan details new political strategy, may run for governor
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - deseret
New poll: Utahns back Gov. Cox and Legislature, but support is waning among these voters
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - dw
India: How polarized politics affects West Bengal violence
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - Euractiv
Pope's death: what's next for the Jubilee - and could Its kawaii mascot outlive it?
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - PBS
NJ Spotlight News | Rutgers professor: Netanyahu is a 'great political survivor' | Season 2023
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - Politico
Cuomo lacks interest in 'actual governing,' longtime foe argues in new book
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - Reuters
New Zealand government's minority party introduces bill to define gender as biological
[ Tue, Apr 22nd ] - 7NEWS
INSIDE MEDIA: Anthony Albanese's big sporting lie revealed
Mon, April 21, 2025
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - Newsday
More outcry over Sen. Chuck Schumer's vote for Republican spending bill
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - Politico
How To Pitch POLITICO Magazine
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - WLRN
ICE has broad power to detain and arrest noncitizens - but is still bound by constitutional limits
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - MSN
Trump and Francis, both elected as outsiders, spa .. m afar on policy and diverged on leadership style
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - Reuters
US to impose visa restrictions on over 250 Nicaragua government officials
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - Yahoo
'I don't care about the politics. This is wrong.': Congressman rebukes Trump's immigration agenda
[ Mon, Apr 21st ] - Insider
In an Easter post, Trump said the businessmen who .. his tariffs are bad at both business and politics
Sun, April 20, 2025
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - BBC
Canada's 'regular' homes now cost millions. Can a new government fix it?
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - CNN
Smerconish: Trump is picking fights he relishes | CNN Politics
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - KTXL
Inside California Politics: April 19, 2025
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - ThePrint
NC afraid of talking about Article 370, running BJP agenda: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - rnz
Leaked 'working paper' on New Caledonia's political future sparks concern
[ Sun, Apr 20th ] - AFP
'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role
Sat, April 19, 2025
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - rnz
The year in news: Stories that dominated the headlines in 2024
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - Forbes
Politics And The Perils Of AI: Exacerbating Social Divides In Canada
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - HuffPost
Cat Wanders Onto White House Grounds And Joins The Press Corps
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - CNN
Trump says Powell will resign 'if I ask him to' | CNN Politics
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - MassLive
It will take unselfish, coordinated resistance to counter Trump | Paul Chiampa
[ Sat, Apr 19th ] - Couriermail
US politics live: US government's bombshell Covid website
Fri, April 18, 2025
[ Fri, Apr 18th ] - NDTV
National Herald: BJP Slams 'Gandhi Development Model', Congress Replies
[ Fri, Apr 18th ] - RepublicWorld
Pakistan's Security Paralysis Exposed as Oppositi .. allenges Islamabad's 'Safe Balochistan' Narrative
[ Fri, Apr 18th ] - WUSA9
US government confirms Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador is 'alive and secure'
[ Fri, Apr 18th ] - MSNBC
'Populist revolt brewing': Trump facing early challenges on economy, poll finds
Thu, April 17, 2025
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - People
GOP Lawmaker Who Ousted Liz Cheney Says It's 'Biz .. People Are with Government at Explosive Town Hall
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - CNN
Newsom becomes most prominent Democrat to buck th .. y public opinion on trans athletes | CNN Politics
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - deseret
Poll shows how Utahns feel about DOGE, Trump spending cuts
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - ThePrint
Journalists face growing threats amid power reshuffle in Bangladesh
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - Politico
House headed home
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - MinnPost
Trump policies dominate town hall discussions - MinnPost
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - Reuters
South African rand firms, markets await clarity on tariffs and local politics
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - MSNBC
'Betrayal': Schumer receiving 'big backlash' from Dems for decision to advance spending bill
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - RepublicWorld
'Judiciary Acting as Super-Parliament', Says Dhan .. Article 142 a 'Nuclear Missile' Against Democracy
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - Holyrood
Defining moment: How For Women Scotland's Supreme Court fight consumed Scottish politics
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - news4sanantonio
How emergency powers could be used against Canadian protesters
[ Thu, Apr 17th ] - rnz
Pacific briefs for 17 April
Wed, April 16, 2025
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - ThePrint
PDP chief seeks NC's clarification after Kharge's remarks on Article 370
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - CNN
What to know about Abrego Garcia's deportation ca .. and Bukele make clear he won't be returned to US
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - NPR
4 takeaways from PBS and NPR's testimony on Capitol Hill
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - MSNBC
Evidence in case against Mahmoud Khalil includes unverified tabloid articles
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - Factinate
Before Watergate, the Teapot Dome fiasco was the .. gest scandal in the history of American politics.
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - Reuters
South African rand nears all-time low on tariff turmoil and coalition tension
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - Townhall
Wisconsin GOP Chair Tells Conservatives to Take Court Races 'Seriously'
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - BBC
The influencers who want the world to have more babies - and say the White House is on their side
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - HuffPost
JD Vance Slams Report That Said Trump's Allies See Musk As Political Liability
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - Patch
Newsom Aims To Win Back Canadian Tourists Amid Trump-Era Tensions
[ Wed, Apr 16th ] - Investopedia
Political Economy Definition, History, and Applications
Tue, April 15, 2025
[ Tue, Apr 15th ] - MSN
Harvard law professor warns Trump could be seen as 'weak and impotent' in deportation saga
[ Tue, Apr 15th ] - CNN
Trump administration looking at closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates
Mon, April 14, 2025
[ Mon, Apr 14th ] - REVOLT
How U.S. checks and balances fail when the executive branch defies the judicial system
[ Mon, Apr 14th ] - Reuters
Exhausted government workers decide to take Trump's second buyout offer
Fri, April 11, 2025
[ Fri, Apr 11th ] - CNN
Confusion, fear in federal workforce as agencies face deadline to plan staff cuts
[ Fri, Apr 11th ] - Reuters
Musk says he expects to save $150 billion from government 'waste and fraud'
Thu, April 10, 2025
[ Thu, Apr 10th ] - CNN
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about China, Japan and the EU at Cabinet meeting
Wed, April 9, 2025
[ Wed, Apr 09th ] - BBC
Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off
[ Wed, Apr 09th ] - Townhall
Time to Kill NPR and PBS
[ Wed, Apr 09th ] - Reuters
US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees
Tue, April 8, 2025
[ Tue, Apr 08th ] - KGOU
Nationwide 'Hands Off' protests erupt against Trump and Musk
[ Tue, Apr 08th ] - MassLive
Here's when Elon Musk says he'll step down from DOGE role
[ Tue, Apr 08th ] - WABE
Adjourned: Here's what the 2025 legislative session illuminated about Georgia politics
[ Tue, Apr 08th ] - devdiscourse
Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes UP Government's Law Enforcement Tactics
[ Tue, Apr 08th ] - Sportico
NFLers Boost SpaceX Investments, Shrug Off Elon Musk's Politics
Mon, April 7, 2025
[ Mon, Apr 07th ] - CNN
'It is a wrecking ball': Former DOGE worker descr .. sk-led government-slashing effort from the inside
Sun, April 6, 2025
[ Sun, Apr 06th ] - Yahoo
1 thing is dominating Michigan politics, and it's not the damn roads | Opinion
[ Sun, Apr 06th ] - MSN
UCSD students face visa revocations and deportation amid Trump immigration push
Sat, April 5, 2025
[ Sat, Apr 05th ] - CNN
'Hands Off!' protesters across US rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk
[ Sat, Apr 05th ] - ProPublica
Microsoft Hooked the Government on Its Products W .. es. Could Elon Musk's Starlink Be Doing the Same?
Fri, April 4, 2025
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - CNN
Judge orders US government to return man who was .. stakenly deported to El Salvador by end of Monday
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - dw
Elon Musk and DOGE: Will Trump's radical reformer jump ship?
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - Politico
'Everyone is terrified': Business and government officials are afraid to cross Trump on tariffs
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - Reuters
South African assets extend drop on tariffs and local politics
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - BBC
Lib Dems promise 'grown up' politics ahead of election
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - UPI
Senate confirms Dr. Mehmet Oz lead Medicare and Medicaid
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - Council
Will the Earthquake Affect Politics and War in Myanmar?
[ Fri, Apr 04th ] - TechCrunch
Elon Musk took a chainsaw to the US government. Tesla is taking the hit.
Thu, April 3, 2025
[ Thu, Apr 03rd ] - NewsNation
Lobbying hits record in New York state politics
Mon, March 31, 2025
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - techUK
techUK submit written evidence on Women and Equal .. es Committee's inquiry on female entrepreneurship
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Bloomberg
Trump Vents Anger With Putin Over Ukraine and Hints at Oil Curbs
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Mint
'Empowering and strengthening': Sunita Williams a .. praise Elon Musk and Donald Trump for safe return
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - KGOU
The Wisconsin Supreme Court vote is getting national attention and millions from Musk
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Fortune
Trump promised no taxes on tips and Social Security. But you still need to pay them this year
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - rnz
Politics live: Nicola Willis on the cost of Cook Strait ferries
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Forbes
Florida's Special House Elections Tuesday: What To Watch In These Tests Of Trump's Second Term
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Newsweek
Trump Recession Odds Have Doubled: Moody's Chief Economist
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Cryptopolitan
Trump considers 20% global tariff in push for 'big and simple' trade policy
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Reuters
Musk gives away two $1 million checks to Wisconsin voters in high profile judicial race
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Euronews
US demands that EU companies comply with anti-diversity order
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - eNCA
Zimbabwe politics | Mnangagwa promises to crush protest
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Vox
Are China, Canada, and Mexico really to blame for fentanyl?
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Politico
Cuomo and competency
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Axios
RFK Jr.'s emerging vision for HHS: More centralized power
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Moneycontrol
Annamalai softens stance on AIADMK alliance after Shah-EPS meet: 'Won't stand in the way'
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - WalesOnline
Welsh Government refuses to release letter about impact of PIP and Universal credit changes
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - MarketWatch
Trump lashes out at both Putin and Zelensky over Ukraine peace negotiations
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - IOL
Ronald Lamola: New SA ambassador to US will be 'fit and proper', regardless of race
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - KMVT
LGBTQ+ allies and activists rallied for transgender rights
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - FOX40
Tesla protests against Trump and Musk in Northern California spark controversy
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Insider
5 takeaways from Elon Musk's 100-minute town hall .. merica: 'It's costing me a lot to be in this job'
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - KPBS
Expert says Tesla's best way to rebuild its brand is to ditch Musk
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Yahoo
DOGE sees dead people, and they're getting Social Security. Are fraud claims real?
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - briefly
What Ronald Lamola said about the Israel case and Donald Trump
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - CounterPunch
War, Doublethink, and the Struggle for Survival: Geopolitics of the Gaza Genocide
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - MyChesCo
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[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - Mediaite
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[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - BBC
Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive negotiations' on economic deal
[ Mon, Mar 31st ] - CNN
Why Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariff transformation is so risky
Sun, March 30, 2025
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - Benzinga
Oil Execs Challenge Trump's Drilling Agenda, JD V .. iticizes Denmark, And More: This Week In Politics
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - Newsweek
Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - CNA
Singapore Tesla owners shrug off Elon Musk's politics as new car registrations increase
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - MyChesCo
Shockwaves at the FTC: Trump Ousts Key Commissioners, Sparks Legal and Political Uproar
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - briefly
The ANC resolves to meet with Solidarity and AfriForum
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - MSN
Top 10 world news: Trump 'very angry' at Putin; Netanyahu offers Hamas leaders Gaza exit, and more
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - YorkshireLive
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[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - LAist
From LA to Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - Newsday
Health care providers on Long Island brace for large cuts in federal Medicaid funding
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - Futurism
Musk Says Government Will "Go After" Tesla Critics
[ Sun, Mar 30th ] - Insider
I attended 2 Tesla Takedown protests in Michigan. .. tion that showed up was the one I least expected.

Pacific briefs for 17 April


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A round-up of news from around the region, including former PM Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi throwing his hat back in Samoa's election ring.

On 17 April, various Pacific news briefs were reported: In Papua New Guinea, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East New Britain, causing no reported damage or injuries; the country also saw the launch of a new digital platform, PNGX, aimed at improving financial literacy and inclusion. In Fiji, the government announced plans to increase the minimum wage to FJ$4.50 per hour from August 1, 2023, to help workers cope with the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, in the Solomon Islands, Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare expressed concerns over the slow progress of infrastructure projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, urging for faster implementation. Additionally, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency reported a significant increase in illegal fishing activities in the region, calling for enhanced surveillance and enforcement measures.

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