Domestic violence is now a crime in Uzbekistan, while gay men gain legal protection in the Cook Islands.

Source: https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Points-of-Progress/2023/0601/Changing-views-on-crime-from-Central-Asia-to-the-South-Pacific?icid=rss

Former New Zealand representative Keryn Herbert, of Te Kuiti, was sixth in the woolhandling individul event, representing Cook Islands.

Source: http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/5/418397

It's back to the grind of domestic politics for Prime Minister after making significant inroads with world leaders in Washington, and the Cook Islands.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12741241/Airbus-Anthony-Albanese-returns-Australia-world-tour.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Japan under its G7 Presidency has invited leaders from Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam this year.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/china-calls-jk-disputed-territory-opposes-holding-g20-meeting-in-region/

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be on a diplomatic trip in China until Tuesday, when he will fly straight to the Cook Islands for the Pacific Islands Forum.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/politics/divisive-workplace-reform-to-face-split-in-parliament-c-12452575

Secretary of State Antony Blinken took part in separate signing ceremonies with Niue Premier Dalton Tagelagi and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown to mark the new elevated relations.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/09/25/breaking-news/biden-hosts-pacific-islands-forum-vows-action-on-climate-change/

The Cook Islands lacked organisation from that moment and the Kumuls turned it on.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/15/kumuls-lean-on-lam-to-slaughter-cooks-halfback-serves-up-top-notch-display-as-png-dine-out-with-nine-try-romp/

The Cook Islands, Palau, Sierra Leone, and Togo flags have also been responsible for over 5,200 deficiencies or detentions issued by European Port State Control enforcement agencies.

Source: https://gcaptain.com/international-inspectors-put-worst-flags-in-the-crosshairs/

The countries in the region that received the least commitments were Tuvalu which received a total of $1.2 million in commitments; Niue, $1.6 million; and Cook Islands, $2.2 million.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/25/phl-among-top-recipients-of-adb-funding-in-region/

The Melanesian nations, which have been courted by China and the US for security and economic ties in the strategic South Pacific, will instead send ministers to the 18-member bloc meeting opening in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, on Monday.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/national/australia-news-live-pm-in-beijing-to-meet-chinese-president-xi-jinping-interest-rates-tipped-to-rise-on-cup-day-20231106-p5ehrx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

They will aim to play in the tournament that also featured Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Cook Islands.

Source: https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/england-rugby-league-handed-major-28082767

They will be joined by Pacific teams from Tonga, Fiji, Niue, Tokelau, Samoa, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1135132/world-bowls-oceania-challenge

What strengthens the CIFIU is the extensive anti-money laundering legislation passed by the Cook Islands government, which ensures that any Cook Islands Trust opened is legal, ethical and regulated.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/04/14/what-is-a-cook-islands-trust-and-how-to-use-it-properly/

What strengthens the CIFIU is the extensive anti-money laundering legislation passed by the Cook Islands government, which ensures that any Cook Islands Trust opened is legal, ethical and regulated.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesfinancecouncil/2023/04/14/what-is-a-cook-islands-trust-and-how-to-use-it-properly/