AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoName Change at the UN: Naoero’s President David Adeang used the UN General Assembly to urge the world to “say our name,” saying Nauru is a foreign pronunciation and the country is reclaiming its traditional identity as Naoero. ICC Withdrawal: In the same UN push, Naoero announced it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, after Donald Trump urged countries to quit the court—while Europe signalled it will defend the ICC. Deep-Sea Mining Divide: Naoero also took aim at delays at the International Seabed Authority, arguing rules for seabed mining must be finished, as the UNGA saw a widening split with American Samoa opposing commercial extraction for now. Climate Justice in the Pacific: Fiji’s Attorney-General opened a regional writeshop in Nadi for Pacific submissions to the ICJ climate advisory process, with Nauru among participating states. Pacific Health Gains: Economists say Pacific life expectancy has risen sharply since 1960, with Solomon Islands moving above the regional average. Local Life: Nauru’s government continues encouraging weekly exercise sessions. Sports: Nauru’s Ezekiel Moses placed third at the Oceania Cup Finals in Melbourne.
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