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The latest news, analysis and opinion on Northern Mariana Islands. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
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Capital
Saipan
Head of State
President of the US Joe Biden
Head of Government
Governor Arnold Palacios
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.
21 Oct 2025 - 7:30AM
Australia
Passionate welcome for WikiLeaks’ Assange as he lands in Australia, a free man
26 Jun 2024 - 9:28PM
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WikiLeaks
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Why is Julian Assange flying to the remote Pacific island of Saipan?
25 Jun 2024 - 5:02PM
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.
25 Jun 2024 - 3:24PM
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.
25 Jun 2024 - 6:26PM
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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.
11 May 2024 - 2:00PM
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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.
28 Mar 2024 - 10:41AM
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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.
13 Mar 2024 - 2:40PM
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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.
4 Jan 2024 - 11:30PM
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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.
30 Dec 2023 - 12:01PM
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Currencies
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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.
5 Sep 2023 - 10:10AM
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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
8 Apr 2022 - 10:00AM
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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.
6 Apr 2022 - 4:33PM
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