Al-Monitor on MSN20h
Gutting aid, US cedes soft power game to China
When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines ...
America’s Pacific paradox leaves the door open to China
Perhaps geography is still destiny after all. The closer a Pacific nation sits to American shores, the more Washington seems ...
The New Zealand Herald6d
Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Winston Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move
He didn’t agree with a reported comment from Brown that the Cook Islands, through its diaspora and local companies, contributed more than a billion dollars to the New Zealand economy ...
How passports and a deal with China have put New Zealand at odds with its former colony Cook Islands
Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.
Soy Nómada on MSN14d
Tips: What's the Best Time to Travel to the Cook Islands?
The Cook Islands are a dream destination for those seeking pristine beaches, Polynesian culture, and breathtaking nature. Its accessibility, hospitality, and natural beauty make every trip an ...
Al Jazeera on MSN2d
Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is visiting Beijing this week to sign a strategic partnership agreement with the world’s second-largest economy in the latest sign of China’s expanding influence ...
A rare diplomatic spat exposes growing pressures in the Pacific as US, China vie for influence
A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...
West Des Moines home breaks $5 million barrier, tops list of metro's 10 priciest of 2024
More than 130 homes sold for more than $1 million last year in the Des Moines metro, a jump of more than 120 in just a decade ...
Pamela Anderson Gets Her Flowers—From Martha Stewart
This year’s awards darling and enduring sex symbol sits down to discuss her Oscar snub, aging gracefully, and nightmarish men ...
CNET19d
I Found the Best Way to Cook Perfect Bacon Every Time
David earned his BA from Northeastern and has toiled in nearly every aspect of the food business, including as a line cook in Rhode Island where ... actually save you money. According to TikTok ...