Map Shows Chinese Navy Encircling US Ally in New Show of Force
A new Newsweek map shows how the Chinese navy completed a circumnavigation of Australia, a key United States ally in the South Pacific Ocean, in about a month. The Chinese military did not immediately ...
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10 Beautiful Islands to Visit for Ecotourism and Cultural Immersion
From new eco-minded hotels and volunteer opportunities to low-impact excursions, these are the best ways to experience 10 of the world’s most beautiful islands. The Raa Atoll of the Maldives—45 ...
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Iceberg A23a is absolutely massive and heading towards a tiny island in the South Atlantic Ocean
Tom joined LADbible in 2024, specialising in SEO and trending content. He moved to the company from Reach plc where he enjoyed spells as a content editor and senior reporter for one of the country ...
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The world's best island for billionaires - just 3 miles wide but worth £1.5tn
With little to no tax, stunning white beaches, and year-long round sun, it is easy to see why the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a magnet for the world’s rich. The tiny British Overseas ...
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This remote island is selling passports with visa-free entry to countries like the UK and Singapore; read more to find out
One tiny island nation is turning it into reality by selling passports that grant visa-free entry to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. This offer is attracting digital nomads ...
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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a livestream on Facebook earlier this month. Photo / via video The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...
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Saga of the Chagos Islands: Lingering legacies of British empire in a modern world
and Southeast Asia between 1835 and the First World War. Their arrival not only transformed the island’s economy but also its social fabric. In 1965, as Mauritius edged closer to independence, the ...
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New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
Feb 19 (Reuters) - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government ... is the world’s largest ...
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What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
WELLINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Growing ties between Cook Islands and China ... the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions ...
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This Greek beach is the best in the world: Top 10 best beaches, according to Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor has released its annual Travelers' Choice Awards, ranking the top 10 beaches in the world. The list includes ... northern coast of the Spanish island of Mallorca, Playa de Muro Beach ...
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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed minerals after ...
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The incredible £8m island 'paradise' owned by one of world's richest billionaires
A breathtaking Caribbean island that’s one of the world’s richest with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and luxury villas is owned by British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Necker ...