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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, we cover the tragic LDS church attack in Michigan, Trump's budget showdown in Washington, new federal action against Antifa, updates on James Comey and John Brennan, immigration battles over Guatemalan children, China's deepening grip on the Pacific, and promising medical research out of California. Quick hits to launch your week with the facts shaping America and the world.   Michigan LDS Church Attack: A man drove his car into an LDS church, set it ablaze, and killed members at gunpoint. At least 11 were shot and three are confirmed dead. Early reports suggest the killer's mother was a church member. Bryan calls it “a very hard morning in Michigan” and urges prayers for the families.   Trump's Budget Showdown and Supreme Court Ruling: With a government shutdown looming, Trump meets lawmakers knowing he holds the stronger hand. “Trump wins in either case,” the Washington Post observed, since a shutdown gives him unilateral power to cut programs and staff. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled he can withhold $4 billion in foreign aid, pushing executive power back to Jeffersonian levels.   Antifa Declared Terror Group and Troops Sent to Portland: Days after Trump designated Antifa as domestic terrorists, he ordered 2,000 National Guardsmen to Portland. “I am authorizing Full Force, if necessary,” Trump posted, after repeated ICE attacks. AG Pam Bondi said, “We're witnessing a new era of political violence,” vowing to use Joint Terrorism Task Forces to dismantle leftist extremists.   Comey Indictment and Brennan Warnings: James Comey's indictment centers on whether he lied under oath about leaking FBI documents. His own lawyer admitted to helping him “get information out” to the press. Trump says “there will be others” prosecuted, with Brennan admitting he may be next but insisting his actions were “consistent with the law.”   Guatemalan Parents Reject Their Children: Tens of thousands of kids trafficked north under Biden remain in U.S. custody after Guatemalan parents refused to take them back. Bryan asks if taxpayers should now become “the world's orphanage.”   China Expands Grip in the Pacific: Trump considers shifting U.S. policy to “oppose” Taiwanese independence, aligning closer with Xi. Beijing secured a policing deal in Vanuatu and continues buying influence in the Solomons. Reuters reports China is even training villagers to spy on neighbors, reviving Mao-era tactics.   Medical News from California: UC Irvine and UC San Diego researchers reversed vision loss in mice using polyunsaturated fatty acid injections, opening potential therapies for age-related macular degeneration. Bryan jokes, “If you're the first to ditch reader glasses, I demand you tell me about it.”   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: Michigan LDS church shooting fire, Trump government shutdown budget fight, Supreme Court foreign aid ruling, Antifa domestic terror Portland National Guard, AG Pam Bondi political violence JTTF, James Comey indictment leaks oath, John Brennan CIA Russia ICA testimony, Guatemalan migrant children deportation refusal, Trump Taiwan independence oppose policy, China policing deal Vanuatu Solomon Islands influence, UC Irvine UC San Diego macular degeneration fatty acids

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In this bulletin, the boom of black-market tobacco becomes the nation's biggest health threat, strong words for Australia's Pacific Minister, as Vanuatu considers deals with Australia and China. And in sport, Australian hip hop star Baker Boy will perform with Snoop Dog at tomorrow's AFL grand final.

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In July 2025, The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous advisory opinion affirming that states have legal obligations under international law to prevent environmental harm and uphold human rights while reducing emissions to stay within 1.5°C of warming. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS), this was a remarkable victory. But what are the political and legal implications, and how can big polluters be held to account? In this episode, Emily and Matt interview six people involved in the process to an offer a thorough expert account of what the ICJ opinion really means for SIDS. Featuring:Emily Wilkinson (host) | RESI Director and Principal Research Fellow at ODI GlobalMatthew Bishop (host) | RESI Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of SheffieldOdo Tevi | Permanent Representative of Vanuatu to the United NationsShiv Shankar | Tuvalu Ambassador for Oceans and Climate Change, Special Envoy to The Commonwealth, and Permanent Representative to UNESCO and the UNFCCBryce Rudyk | Director, International Environmental Law Program, New York University and Senior Legal Advisor to the AOSIS ChairNadia Sánchez Castillo-Winckels | Founder and Director, Climate Legal ConsultingCoral Pasisi | Director of Climate Change and Sustainability, Pacific CommunityFrancesco Sindico | Professor International Law, University of Strathclyde, and Co-Director of C2LIResources:Programme page | Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI)ICJ Opinion | Obligations of States in Respect of Climate ChangeEmily, Matt and Nadia's op-ed | Why a chain of tiny Pacific islands wants an international court opinion on responsibility for the climate crisisOdo's homepage | Ambassador Odo Tevi on LinkedInShiv's homepage | Ambassador Shiv Shankar on LinkedInNadia's homepage with links to readings | Nadia Sánchez Castillo-WinckelsBryce's homepage with links to readings | Bryce Rudyk at NYUCoral's homepage | Coral Pasisi at SPCFrancesco's Book | Research Handbook on Climate Change LitigationC2LI Website | Climate Change Legal Initiative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest news from Melanesia.

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Every monday we give you the chance to put your questions to an expert in their field. Today we are joined by Jessica Lockhart. Jessica is the Lonely Planet Travel guides Destination Editor for Oceania. That is Australia, NZ, and the Pacific Islands. She's well placed to answer your questions about those destinations, as well as more general travel questions. Be it - how do I book the cheapest flights? Which part of Vanuatu should I stay on? Or what's the best waterfall to visit here in NZ?

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PM Albanese recently travelled to Solomon Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum as well as Vanuatu and PNG. The headlines focused on what didn't happen – neither an ambitious deal with Vanuatu (Nakamal Agreement) nor a security agreement with PNG were finalised (though the PNG seems close). Today's episode (recorded 18 Sep) considers these and other stories through the dual lenses of development policy and foreign policy with Bridi Rice, CEO of the Development Intelligence Lab, returning as guest. Development isn't just isolated acts like building schools and hospitals but is very wide range of actions that are inevitably nested in a strategic context. How do we fit those things together? Australia in the World is written, hosted, and produced by Darren Lim, with research and editing this episode by Hannah Nelson and theme music composed by Rory Stenning. Relevant links Examining 25 years of Australian international spending: https://www.devintelligencelab.com/budget-lines On Australian public perception of aid and development: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australians-ahead-game-aid-debate-mps-should-follow ANU DevPol Analysis on budget implications: https://devpolicy.org/burden-shedding-the-unravelling-of-the-oecd-aid-consensus-20250307/ Lydia Khalil et al on democratic erosion: https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/democratic-erosion/ The FT on AI as the new foreign aid: https://www.ft.com/content/d02eb244-8b48-48b1-bd17-f5e48677e22b Ezra Klein interviews Ben Shapiro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAqG00FUOK8 “Leave me lonely” by Hilltop Hoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vak9wUPkL3Q

Việc ký kết Hiệp ước quốc phòng giữa Úc và Papua New Guinea gặp trở ngại, chỉ một tuần sau khi Thủ tướng Albanese cũng không đạt được thỏa thuận an ninh với Vanuatu.

In Pacific Waves today: In Papua New Guinea, prime minister James Marape is rebuffing any question of China wanting to scuttle a new security deal the country is brokering with Australia. The official registration period for voters in Tonga closed on Thursday as preparations continue towards the November general election. Vanuatu's environment minister says there will be no commercial fishing close to the shore within the border of the recently announced Melanesian Ocean Reserve initiative. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tradycyjny wywar z rośliny o właściwościach uspokajających w ciągu kilku lat stał się największym towarem eksportowym Vanuatu. Dlaczego jednak oprócz korzyści ten niespodziewany sukces niesie za sobą równie wiele problemów?

This week Anthony Albanese left the comforts of his high approval rating at home to land in the Pacific, hoping to sign historic defence agreements with Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu. But he has returned to Australia empty-handed, with the influence of China looming large over negotiations. The prime minister now heads to the US where a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump poses its own challenges. Bridie Jabour talks to deputy editor Gabrielle Jackson, head of newsroom Mike Ticher and political editor Tom Mcllroy about the tricky diplomatic tightrope the PM is walking

The Prime Minister is leaving Papua New Guinea empty-handed after a landmark security agreement wasn't signed in the final hours. The delayed deal comes less than two weeks after a similar defence with Vanuatu was delayed over concerns it will affect their other relationships.

Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed to sign a sweeping mutual defence treaty - but it could all be scuttled by China. There were awkward scenes in Port Moresby as the planned signing ceremony fizzled out - the second time Albanese’s been snubbed by a Pacific partner this month. Today - what the deal would mean - and why it could all go badly wrong. View an edited transcript of this episode, plus photos, videos and additional reporting, on the website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hear about travel to Solomon Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Chris Shorrock from Travel Obscure about his adventurous trip in these remote Pacific islands. Why should you go to the Solomon Islands? Chris says, "There's lots of reasons. One of the reasons we didn't really focus on World War II history. One of my big reasons for going was it's an adventurous destination and I like an adventurous destination. There's not many people going on holiday to the Solomons, so that was one of the big appeals. But besides that amazing natural beauty: jungle-clad volcanic islands, turquoise oceans, and then below the surface of the ocean lots of sea creatures, coral reefs, very spectacular underwater environment." This is an adventurous loop through the Central Province: starting in Honiara, crossing to Savo Island for volcano hikes and megapode eggs, then finishing with shipwreck snorkeling at Roderick Bay before returning to Honiara. Flights: Most travelers arrive from Brisbane (easiest option). Other routes exist via Port Moresby (less reliable), Nadi, or Auckland (via Vanuatu). Practical tip: Honiara is the last place you'll find ATMs, pharmacies, or proper shops. Stock up on cash (Solomon dollars), insect repellent, sunscreen, snacks, and dry bags here.   Day 1 – Arrival in Honiara (Guadalcanal) ... https://amateurtraveler.com/solomon-islands/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ua le tau lau o le fa'amoemoe o le malo tele i le sainia i le vaiaso nei o le feagaiga o le puipuiga, le Nakamal Agreement, ma le faigamalo i Vanuatu.

Flags are to be lowered across the United States in honour of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who has died after being shot at a university in Utah. Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has offered another apology to the Indian Australian community as she tries to undo the damage caused by comments from Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. Australia has been urged to wind down its fossil fuel exports by Vanuatu's climate change adaptation minister, who says a recent advisory opinion from the World Court suggests the responsibilities of states now extend beyond domestic emissions. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - 米ユタ州の大学で、保守系の政治活動家として知られるチャーリー・カーク氏が講演中に銃で撃たれ、死亡しました。ジャシンタ・ナンピジンパ・プライス連邦上院議員によるインド系移民をめぐる発言で、自由党のスーザン・リー代表があらためて、オーストラリアのインド系コミュニティーに謝罪しました。今週から始まった太平洋諸島フォーラムで、バヌアツのラルフ・レゲンバヌ気候変動相はオーストラリアに対し、化石燃料の輸出を段階的に縮小していくよう求めました。2025年9月11日放送。

Một thỏa thuận an ninh quan trọng với Vanuatu đã bị đình hoãn, trước thềm Diễn đàn Quần đảo Thái Bình Dương, tại Quần đảo Solomon. Giữa những lo ngại về tác động đến quan hệ đối tác khu vực và đầu tư cơ sở hạ tầng của Vanuatu, Vanuatu cho biết thỏa thuận trị giá 500 triệu đô la với Úc, cần được xem xét thêm.

Podpisanie kluczowego porozumienia bezpieczeństwa z Vanuatu zostało opóźnione przed Forum Wysp Pacyfiku na Wyspach Salomona. W obliczu obaw dotyczących wpływu umowy na regionalne partnerstwa Vanuatu oraz inwestycje infrastrukturalne, wart 500 milionów dolarów układ z Australią wymaga dalszych analiz i zostanie podpisany w innym terminie.

US President Donald Trump warned Qatar about an Israeli strike on Hamas officials ahead of time. Plus, Australia signs a new security pact with Fiji and NAB slashes jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he doesn't expect to sign a $500 million economic and security agreement with Vanuatu in Port Vila today. A teenage girl has died after being mauled by a dog in the Hunter region of New South Wales. The Victorian Government is due to introduce legislation today to make the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria permanent and expand its responsibilities to deliver better outcomes for Aboriginal people. - 太平洋諸島を訪れているアンソニー・アルバニージー首相は、バヌアツとの間の5億ドル規模の「ナカマル協定」について、最終的に署名するまでに、少し時間がかかると述べました。ニューサウスウェールズ州ハンター地域で、十代の少女が犬に襲われ死亡しました。ビクトリア州政府はきょう、州全域でファーストネーションの人々との条約を実施する新しい法案を提出する予定です。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Vanuatu amid uncertainty over Australia's ability to seal a $500 million development deal.

A major security agreement with Vanuatu has been delayed ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum in the Solomon Islands. Amid concerns over the impacts on Vanuatu's regional partnerships and infrastructure investment, Vanuatu says the $500 million deal with Australia needs further consideration.

Auslieferungsentscheidung in Bologna zu Nord-Stream-Pipeline Sabotage / Annalena Baerbock übernimmt Amt der Präsidentin der UN-Vollversammlung / Gesetz in Victoria zu First Peoples' Assembly / Senatsausschuss untersucht Algenblüte / Albanese rechnet nicht mit der Unterzeichnung eines 500-Millionen-Dollar-Abkommens mit Vanuatu bei Besuch in Port Vila / Oberster Gerichtshof genehmigt vorerst wieder Razzien in Los Angeles / Frankreichs Premierminister François Bayrou nach Misstrauensvotum gestürzt

Cia siab tias Australia tus coj yuav kos xyeem mem tes $500 million nrog Vanuatu hnub no,...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lands in Vanuatu amid uncertainty over Australia's ability to seal a $500 million development deal.

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The Prime Minister in Vanuatu meeting with Pacific leaders, The ANZ bank to cut jobs, Ange Postecoglou tipped to return to the English Premier League

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals the Tunisian government denies a drone strike set fire to Greta Thunberg’s boat. Plus, Albanese’s $500m Vanuatu deal faces doubts as Beijing looms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In Pacific Waves today: PIF leaders to discuss UN visit to West Papua; Vanuatu teachers set to strike disrupting school term; Māori and Pacific youth inspired by Māori Queen's leadership; PNG's ambitious journey to a digital government; Samoa and Fiji women's rugby give their all at the world cup. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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This week, Kelly talks with former assistant administrator of USAID, Erin McKee, in light of the department's gutting in recent months. She is now serving as the CEO of Nova Ukraina, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States and throughout the world. Erin McKee is a career US diplomat who served as assistant administrator of the US Agency for International Development for Europe and Eurasia from 2022 to 2025. She also served as the United States ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu from 2019 to 2022 under both Presidents Trump and Biden. Her long career in USAID has spanned missions in Kazakhstan, Iraq, Peru, Bolivia, Israel, and Russia, and as Mission Director in Indonesia. Read more about Erin's work with Nova Ukraine here: https://novaukraine.org/category/press/ The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Abdalla Nasef and Freddie Mallinson.  Recorded on August 28, 2025. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Here's the latest news from the world of Omniglot. New language pages: Naman, a Southern Oceanic language spoken on Malekula Island in central Vanuatu. Mbugu (kiMbugu) / Maʼa (kiMaʼa), a Bantu language spoken in the Lushoto District in the Tanga Region in the northeast of Tanzania. Mwerlap (N̄wërlap), a Southern Oceanic language spoken in the […]

A global movement spearheaded by students in the country of Vanuatu has inspired young people in Papua to be more persistent in demanding their rights to climate justice. - Gerakan skala global yang dipelopori mahasiswa di negara Vanuatu telah menginspirasi anak-anak muda di Papua untuk lebih gigih menuntut hak mereka terkait keadilan iklim.

On July 23, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion that many are regarding as a groundbreaking legal moment for the fight against climate change. But what was included in the actual opinion? What does this mean for the future of climate litigation? And most importantly, what will this mean for the future of climate action? To answer all these questions and more, we talk to Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre, the Director of Global Climate Change Litigation at the Sabin Center. She explains how this decision sets a new precedent in international law by recognizing the extensive legal obligations countries have in combating climate change. We explore how the opinion integrates customary international law, human rights, and environmental treaties, offering a robust framework for future climate cases. Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre also details the fascinating backstory of how a class project from the University of South Pacific in Vanuatu evolved into a global movement, culminating in this historic opinion. She shares insight into the legal community's reaction, the potential ripple effects on domestic and international cases, and the strengthened legal arguments that could emerge from this decision. We also explore the role science played in informing the court's decision, particularly the emphasis on the 1.5-degree threshold as a legal standard. Finally, we discuss the broader implications for fossil fuel regulation, climate reparations, and the responsibilities of both developed and developing nations. Dr. Maria Antonia Tigre is the Director of Global Climate Change Litigation at the Sabin Center. She manages the Sabin Center's Global Climate Change Litigation Database with the support of the Sabin Center's Peer Review Network of Climate Litigation. Maria Antonia is a leading expert in the field of climate change law and climate litigation, having published dozens of articles on the topic. She also co-heads the Sabin Center and GNHRE's project on Climate Litigation in the Global South.  Please consider becoming a paid subscriber to our newsletter/podcast, The Climate Weekly, to help support this show. Your contributions will make the continuation of this show possible.  Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and more! Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

We're all feeling the effects of the fossil-fueled climate crisis, but young people will not let this threat to their future go unchallenged. They're taking it to the courts. In the last year, youth plaintiffs have had notable legal successes in Montana and Hawaiʻi, challenging that those states were violating their constitutional rights in continuing to burn fossil fuels. In Hawaiʻi, the ruling compels the state department of transportation to quickly move to a zero-emission system.  But the biggest victory may have been outside of the U.S. The small island nation of Vanuatu led the charge to ask the International Court for Justice to grant a judgement on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change. The judgment, released in late July, stated that countries do have a responsibility to address the climate crisis. Beyond their specific claims and remedies, these numerous cases ask: What do we owe our future generations, and how will we make good on those promises? Guests:  Vishal Prasad, Director, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change  Julia Olson, Co-Executive Director & Chief Legal Counsel, Our Children's Trust  Rylee Brooke Kamahele, Youth Plaintiff, Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you'll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Sign up today. For show notes and related links, visit our website. Ad sales by Multitude. Contact them for ad inquiries at multitude.productions/ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices