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King Charles and Queen Camilla leave Samoa's Commonwealth summit
The Gazette - Colorado
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APIA (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla flew out of Samoa on Saturday, after a visit in which the monarch acknowledged the Commonwealth's "painful" history, amid a push for former colonial powers to pay reparations for their role...
Fans for the memories! King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoy fond and colourful - if rain-sodden - farewell from Samoa, wreathed in garlands and knocking back special plant brew
Daily Mail
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October 25, 2024
The King and Queen bid a fond farewell to Samoa this morning in a colourful traditional ceremony. And the king was conferred with yet another honorary title - To'aiga-o-Tumua of the village of Siumu. Charles and Camilla were offered garlands as...
Australia inks deal with UK for 2050 climate goal
The Manila Times
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October 25, 2024
APIA, Samoa — Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both...
King Charles III departs Samoa, wrapping Pacific tour
Pacific Daily News
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Britain's King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla departed Samoa Saturday, wrapping up a marathon 11-day tour that included a controversy-tinged stop in their Australian realm. The 75-year-old king carried out more than 30 events on the...
VP Shettima’s plane damaged in New York, forcing cancellation of Samoa trip
Point Blank News
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October 25, 2024
40 President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Summit has been cancelled after a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. A statement issued last...
Australia, UK partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Borneo Bulletin
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October 25, 2024
APIA (AP) – Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop...
Royal 'ava ceremony for King and Queen in Samoa
RNZ
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October 24, 2024
Britain's King Charles III drinks kava, locally known as "ava", as Queen Camilla looks on during a Kava ceremony to welcome Royals at Moata’a village in Samoa’s capital city Apia on October 24, 2024. Photo: MANAUI FAULALO King Charles III and...
Pacific pushes for action on climate change, as some nations demand reparations for colonialism
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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October 25, 2024
King Charles has used his opening speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to warn against the "existential" threat of climate change, encouraging all 56 member states gathered in Samoa to do everything possible to cut...
CHOGM 2024: President Kagame Joins King Charles III At Sustainable Markets Initiative Session
KT Press Rwanda
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October 24, 2024
1 President Kagame joined King Charless III and other leaders for the SMI session hosted by the King ahead of CHOGM 2024. Photos/Urugwiro Village. President Paul Kagame, who is in Apia, Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting...
UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership
Euronews
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It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis. Australia and the UK have struck a new deal agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives. The Climate and Energy Partnership was...
KING SAFELY LANDS IN SAMOA
Eswatini Observer
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By KING’S OFFICE CORRESPONDENT | 2024-10-25 HIS Majesty King Mswati III has safely arrived in Samoa for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, which started on Monday and is expected to end tomorrow. The king, accompanied by Liphovela...
King Charles beams in Samoan-themed dress at official dinner for the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Samoa alongside Queen Camilla
Daily Mail
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October 25, 2024
It's known on Samoa as 'the island vibe'. And last night King Charles was 'owning it' - according to one onlooker - as he outshone even his wife in what Buckingham Palace described as naval 'Red Sea rig dress' with eye-catching blue detail from...
CHOGM 2024: Kagame Calls for Favourable Terms to Fight Against Climate Change
KT Press Rwanda
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October 25, 2024
1 President Paul Kagame has said that for Commonwealth Member countries to lead the way in fighting against climate change, there has to be favourable terms between the wealthy countries and developing countries. The president was speaking at the...
Australia, UK forge new climate, security partnership at Commonwealth meeting
Azertag
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October 25, 2024
Baku, October 25, AZERTAC Australia and the UK on Friday agreed on enhancing bilateral cooperation on climate change and energy by negotiating a “dynamic new partnership,” Anadolu Agency reported. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK...
Pacific leaders call for stronger action on climate
Islands Business
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October 25, 2024
On the margins of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, Thursday Commonwealth leaders gathered for a side event to unveil the Commonwealth Investment Action Plan. Hosted by David Lammy, UK Foreign Secretary, the event was...
Luxon meets King Charles, climate high on CHOGM agenda
1News
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with King Charles in Samoa on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting today. Luxon said he wished the monarch well with his cancer treatment. "I wished him all the very best from all...
VP Shettima cancels Samoa trip after strange object hits, damages cockpit windscreen
TVC News Nigeria
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October 25, 2024
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s trip to Samoa to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Commonwealth Heads Of Government Summit has been cancelled after a foreign object hit his plane during a stopover at JFK Airport in New York. The foreign object...
Ian Borg arrives in Samoa for CHOGM 2024
Malta Today
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Ian Borg is leading Malta’s delegation at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), in the Pacific islands of Samoa. As he arrived in the Samoan capital Apia, Borg...
His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa
Samoa Global News
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October 24, 2024
Thursday 24 October 2024 Apia Samoa.His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla arrived in Samoa, last night, from their Royal Visit to Australia, to undertake a State Visit and attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting...
Strengthening Pacific lawyers understanding of environmental law
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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October 16, 2024
The role played by environmental law professionals in implementing and enforcing Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) to ensure compliance, and address legal disputes related to environmental degradation, is critical in fostering regional...