China set to extend reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal
No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the ...
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha10h
Cook Islands says in talks with China on deep-sea mining
SYDNEY, Feb 14, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Cook Islands officials said Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters.
ジャパンタイムズ10h
Cook Islands in talks with China on deep-sea mining
The Cook Islands causes concern in New Zealand as it moves toward a possible collaboration with China on deep-sea mining.
Cook Islands seeks China's expertise in seabed mining
Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) has been in "high-level" discussions on Prime Minister Mark Brown's trip to ...
Cook Islands says it’s in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Cook Islands officials said on Friday they had discussed seabed minerals research with China as the small Pacific island mulls deep-sea mining of its waters. The self-governing co ...
"A bit impolite": Is there bad blood between NZ and the Cook Islands?
There's tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand after a potential deal between China and the Cook Island was announced - a deal NZ had no warning ...
The Saturday Paper2h
‘Intense fighting’ threat if hostages not released
Cook Islands tension with New Zealand. Speech by exiled Bangladeshi leader sparks violence. Albanese and Trump talk tariffs.
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha8h
Fukushima operator starts dismantling water tank
The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant said it started dismantling hundreds of water tanks on Friday, as it ...
MercoPress16h
Falkland Islands de-mining contract signed
The De-mining Project Office (DPO), already established in the islands will exercise quality control over BACTEC’s de-mining activities to ensure that they meet the standards required.