Trump orders U.S. to expedite permits for deep seabed mining
The order would allow exploratory mining of the ocean floor that is overseen by an organization the U.S. hasn't joined.
Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a self-governing island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, in free association with New Zealand. While an independent country, Cook Islanders also hold New Zealand citizenship, giving them the right to live and work in New Zealand.
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