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  • A New Vision for Port Vila: CBD Concept Plan Under Discussion

    A concept plan by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning outlines a bold new vision for Port Vila’s CBD after the December 2024 earthquake. Currently under discussion, the proposal features public space upgrades, transport improvements, and heritage restoration—shaping a safer, greener, and more resilient capital.

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  • Debunking the Claim: Is the West Still Funding Terrorist Groups Like ISIS and Boko Haram?

    The post critiques the false notion that the U.S. and Europe currently fund terrorist groups like ISIS and Boko Haram, highlighting historical context but clarifying that these nations actively combat such organizations today. It warns against spreading misinformation, which can harm global partnerships and local communities, urging careful fact-checking before sharing claims | #Vanuatu #FactCheck…

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  • The Most Expensive “Happy Ending” in Vanuatu History

    As reported by the Daily Post, a chief has been sentenced to nearly 7 years in prison for raping a woman twice under the guise of massage. The case highlights a shocking abuse of cultural authority—and shows that not all “happy endings” come with justice | #HappyEndingGoneWrong #VanuatuJustice #NoMeansNo #ChiefInJail #TraditionalAbuseOfPower #VanuatuCourtNews #StopSexualViolence #MassageMisconduct #RapeIsNotCulture…

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  • What Has MSG Achieved in 2022–2025?

    Between 2022 and 2025, the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) undertook an ambitious and wide-reaching programme of work under its Corporate Plan. From political leadership to climate advocacy, trade integration, and youth empowerment, the Secretariat has made solid progress in strengthening regional cooperation and identity across Melanesia. Here’s a summary of the key achievements: | #MSG2025…

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  • Do Prophecies in Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Bahá’í Faith Say Anything About War Between Israel and Iran?

    From ancient Jewish writings about the Messiah to Christian warnings of Gog and Magog, from Islam’s vision of the Mahdi to Bahá’í calls for unity — religious prophecy has long grappled with war and peace. But do they really predict an Iran-Israel conflict? And what future do they see for the world? #Judaism #ChristianProphecy #IslamicProphecy…

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  • Cyber War & Disinformation: Why the Iran–Israel Conflict Matters to Vanuatu

    The Iran–Israel war may feel far away, but its cyber front has no borders. Vanuatu faces real risks from online propaganda, disinformation, and cyberattacks that can destabilize public trust, disrupt digital services, and manipulate opinion. In a world where wars are fought through phones and social feeds, defending our minds is as critical as defending…

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  • Why the U.S. Controls the Red Sea — And What the Houthis Got Wrong

    From drone swarms to missile misfires, the Red Sea has become a modern battleground of technology, deterrence, and high-stakes military brinkmanship. In this special series, we explore how Houthi forces—backed by Iran—have launched increasingly bold attacks against U.S. assets, from aircraft carriers to stealth bombers. Each event triggered precise and overwhelming responses by the U.S.…

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  • Iran Parliament Closes Key Oil Route: How Vanuatu Will Feel the Impact

    When Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil and shipping system shakes—and Vanuatu feels the ripple effects. With rising fuel prices, import delays, and inflationary pressure, the crisis shows how faraway geopolitical decisions can strike the Pacific islands hard and fast | #StraitOfHormuz #IranOilCrisis #VanuatuEconomy #FuelPrices #ShippingDelays #MiddleEastTensions #GlobalInflation #PacificIslands #OilSupply #TradeRoutes #Geopolitics…

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  • Is Iran Developing a Nuclear Bomb? Here’s What the Evidence Shows

    If Iran ever weaponized its enriched uranium, the likely result would be a Hiroshima-sized nuclear bomb with catastrophic consequences. A 15-kiloton blast could vaporize city centers, kill over 100,000 people, and trigger long-term radiation fallout. While Iran hasn’t built such a weapon, its growing uranium stockpile and enrichment levels are deeply alarming to the international…

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  • Why the U.S. Has a Big Presence in the Middle East — And How Yemen’s Peace Efforts Fit In

    The U.S. presence in the Middle East is about far more than oil. From securing chokepoints like Bab el-Mandeb to countering Iran and terrorism, America’s footprint reflects global security priorities. Even diplomatic efforts like the 2018 UN-brokered Stockholm Agreement in Yemen serve wider goals—stabilizing shipping lanes, enabling aid, and reducing risks in one of the…

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