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Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Mariana Islands
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Northern Mariana Islands. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Saipan
Head of State
President of the US Joe Biden
Head of Government
Governor Arnold Palacios
Experimental mining has been found to leave ecological effects on the deep ocean that last decades. Photo: Shutterstock
Science

Could China sanction US for illegal international seabed mining? A study says yes

But issue is said to create tension for Beijing between defending the multilateral system and protecting its own access to critical minerals.

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US-China relations

Another Chinese national dies in US immigration custody, raising profiling fears

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US-China relations

Trump turns to China in renewed US birthright citizenship push

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Defence

US and allies flex military muscle on China’s doorstep with multi-front drills

Analysts say the near-simultaneous exercises reflect a shift in US strategy that enables allies to play a greater role in regional security.

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About 10,000 personnel are taking part in Valiant Shield 2026 across Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and surrounding waters. Photo: X/US Navy
Philippine and South Korean troops participate in an amphibious raid military exercise in Cavite province, west of Manila, on June 20 as part of the annual Philippines-US joint marines exercise dubbed Kamandag (Venom). Photo: AFP
Japan

Why Japan’s travellers are rushing abroad for ‘golden week’ despite falling yen

The operator of Narita airport anticipates that 1.59 million travellers will pass through the airport over the two-week holiday season.

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Extreme weather

Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members after typhoon overturns ship

The crew of the Mariana notified the US Coast Guard on April 15 that the vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

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Pacific nations

Super Typhoon Sinlakua bears down on group of remote US islands in Pacific Ocean

Trump has approved emergency help for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where Sinlakua is expected to make landfall on Tuesday.

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A satellite image provided by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows super typhoon Sinlakua in the Pacific Ocean on Monday. Photo: NOAA via AP
Mainland China

A Hong Kong industrialist’s winning football strategy to transform lives

Playbook to growing a sustainable charity involves viewing it as a start-up, says Luen Thai CEO Raymond Tan.

Australia

Passionate welcome for WikiLeaks’ Assange as he lands in Australia, a free man

Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal that sets him free from a 14-year legal battle.

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WikiLeaks

Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?

Better known for its sandy beaches and Second World War wrecks, the tropical Pacific island of Saipan will soon host the final act of Julian Assange’s 14-year legal odyssey.

Julian Assange’s charter flight on the tarmac at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok. Photo: AFP
WikiLeaks

Timeline of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s legal battles

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a deal to plead guilty to one count of violating the US espionage law. Here is a timeline of his legal troubles.

Julian Assange in 2017 at Ecuador’s embassy in London, where sought refuge. File photo: AFP
WikiLeaks

‘Julian Assange is free’: WikiLeaks founder leaves UK in deal with US

The WikiLeaks founder is due to plead guilty this week to violating US espionage law, in a deal that will end his imprisonment in Britain and allow him to return home to Australia.

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United States

US Pacific bases, jets ‘most vulnerable’ to Chinese missiles, lawmakers warn

In a letter to the navy and air force chiefs, 13 Congress members said ‘China can attack all US bases in the region’, demanding the Pentagon boost passive defences.

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US-China relations

A US governor in the Pacific plans ‘lonely’ pivot away from China

Long tied to Beijing for tourism and gambling income, Northern Mariana Islands needs more aid from Washington, says governor.

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Illustration: Davies Christian Surya
US presidential election 2024

Biden, Trump clinch nominations, kicking off US presidential rematch

The United States set for its first presidential rematch in 70 years, with Joe Biden taking on predecessor Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump and US President Joe Biden are heading for a rematch. Photo: AFP
South China Sea

US, wary of China’s ambitions, still won’t join UN agreement on ocean rights

Senate resolution to ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea appears doubtful amid American culture wars despite enjoying some bipartisan support.

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United States

To counter China, US revamps airbase that launched nuclear bombings of Japan

Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific is spurring the recovery of a slew of abandoned runways at Tinian island airfield.

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Currencies

My Take | De-dollarisation is the new decolonisation

Everyone, whether America’s vassals or enemies, needs to move away from the dollar when their greenback-denominated assets can be taken from them on Washington’s say-so.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Bona, Twenty-Five Twenty-One star and Blackpink’s Jisoo’s close friend

As Twenty-Five Twenty-One’s finale achieved the show’s highest ratings, WJSN’s Bona gained plenty of attention for her great acting and stunning looks – here are five things to know about the star

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s under-23 await the call for East Asian Football Championship

Hong Kong’s Under-23 squad will be looking to join Japan, South Korea and China at this year’s tournament with no qualification required.

James Ha of Hong Kong (red shirt) tries to outpace his South Korean markers during their match at the 2019 EAFF Championship in Busan. Photo: HKFA
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