International News
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Life of an international aid worker in a COVID-19 world
by Atiq Rahman For those of us who have chosen international aid work as a profession, living far from homes…
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Tribute to Brij Lal
by Doug Munro The news of the death of Emeritus Professor Brij Vilash Lal on 25 December 2021 sent high…
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ADB Provides $10 Million Grant to Tonga Following Devastating Tsunami
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $10 million (around 22.68 million pa’anga) grant to the Government of Tonga to…
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Air Niugini release updated measures for passengers travelling to Queensland
Air Niugini in a statement has advised its customers that effective from 1am Saturday 22nd January, fully vaccinated international passengers…
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Where are you this time?
by Gordon Peake This engaging memoir recounting tales from a career as a technical advisor put me in mind of…
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PNG-Australia Carbon Deal
Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to create accessible carbon market for the region.…
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Mobilizing climate-resilient infrastructure in Asia
by Juan Wei, Kim DeRidder COP26 is a few days away, with one of its goals including the building of…
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Water at COP26: presenting Asia-Pacific perspectives
by Bronwyn Powell All eyes are turned to the United Nations climate change conference (COP26), with preparations and lobbying reaching…
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Time for Australia to get serious about global vaccine equity
by Mike Toole, Brendan Crabb On Monday, the ‘End COVID for All’ coalition launched its report Shot of hope: Australia’s…
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PM Marape commends UN Secretary-General for his concern about climate change
Prime Minister, James Marape has commended United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, for his concern about climate change and the 2021…
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