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The Citizenship (Western Samoa) (Restoration) Amendment Bill has officially become law, offering a pathway for certain individuals to reclaim their New Zealand citizenship, previously revoked under the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982.

This new legislation applies to those born in Western Samoa between 13 May 1924 and 1 January 1949, and, in specific cases, to their wives and children. It is estimated that around 3,500 individuals could be eligible to apply for citizenship. However, the law does not extend citizenship rights to descendants, except those born within the British Empire before 1 January 1949.

Carmel Sepuloni, Labour’s spokesperson for Pacific Peoples, described the law’s passing as a significant achievement, crediting it to the determined advocacy of Samoan and Pacific communities. Sepuloni highlighted that the legislation honours the Government’s formal apology for the Dawn Raids and reflects Labour’s dedication to serving the aspirations of the Pacific people.

Read the original article here: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2411/S00122/samoan-citizenship-bill-passes-into-law.htm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Dominica’s highest national honour, the Dominica National Award of Honour, during the historic India-CARICOM Summit 2024 in Georgetown, Guyana. Dominica President Sylvanie Burton conferred the award in recognition of Modi’s statesmanship, support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and dedication to strengthening bilateral relations.

The ceremony took place on the sidelines of the second India-CARICOM Summit, where leaders discussed collaboration in areas such as climate resilience, digital transformation, healthcare, education, capacity building, and yoga. They also exchanged views on Global South challenges and UN reform, reinforcing shared progress and partnership commitments.

Read the original article here: https://www.indiablooms.com/news-details/N/101128/pm-modi-bestowed-dominica-s-highest-award-at-india-caricom-summit.html

Bitcoin’s close approach to the $100,000 milestone on November 24 spurred significant trading activity, resulting in one of the largest weekend cryptocurrency liquidation events over six months. Over $470 million in positions were cleared within 24 hours, reflecting heightened market engagement, according to CoinGlass.

Altcoins took centre stage, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) accounting for $108.9 million in combined liquidations. Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, and Stellar (XLM) saw strong movements, contributing $33.1 million, $27.6 million, and $21.6 million, respectively. Other notable tokens, including Solana (SOL), Sandbox (SAND), Polkadot (DOT), and Cardano (ADA), also experienced significant trading volumes.

The weekend saw remarkable altcoin rallies, with Stellar surging 50% and Dogecoin reaching its highest level since May 2021. Analysts highlight this as a signal of renewed interest from traders revisiting familiar tokens and recognizing opportunities in altcoins, which continue to show resilience and potential for growth.

Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/crypto-liquidations-reach-470m-as-bitcoin-retraces-altcoins-surge/ar-AA1uG3fo?ocid=BingNewsVerp