Nauru

Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, as announced by its president, to align with the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.

Nauru, the world's third-smallest country, has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, aligning with the spelling and pronunciation in the national language, as stated by its president.

Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, has changed its name to Naoero. The government stated that a public vote was not required after extensive discussions among lawmakers.

Nauru, the third smallest country, has changed its name to Naoero to reflect native pronunciation. The new name will appear on its soon-to-open embassy in Jerusalem, with the change aimed at honoring the nation’s heritage, language, and identity.

Nauru has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, adopting the spelling and pronunciation of its traditional name in the national language. The country's international code will shift from NRU to NRO, and its people will now be referred to as dei-Naoero.

Nauru has changed its name to Naoero to align with its national language and heritage, altering its international code from NRU to NRO. The move aims to restore a traditional name and foster national pride, with the new name already present on the national coat of arms and in community use.

Nauru, the world’s 3rd-smallest country, has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to align with its national language.

Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero to align with its national language's spelling and pronunciation. The international code will shift from NRU to NRO, and residents will now be called dei-Naoero. President David Adeang stated the change aims to honor the nation’s heritage and identity, following parliamentary approval and eliminating the need for a referendum.

The Pacific island nation Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero to honor a name lost during colonial rule over a century ago.

Nauru, a Pacific island nation with 12,000 inhabitants, will open an embassy in Jerusalem, becoming the tenth country to do so. The nation recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital in 2019 and is pro-Israel, with its foreign minister meeting Nauru's counterpart in Fiji last June.

Australia spent over $9m per asylum seeker held on Nauru last year, but over 100 detainees report struggling to afford food and clean water, with many skipping meals. A survey by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre found refugees and asylum seekers in Nauru’s detention centers face severe financial hardship despite high government spending.

The Nauruan government denied allegations of violent threats against non-citizens, describing its citizens as 'friendly' after a whistleblower's claims emerged. The statements followed an MP's reference to a $2.5bn deal between Australia and Nauru involving former Australian detainees.

The Albanese government's $2.5bn deal with Nauru faces a legal challenge from an alleged child abuse survivor. Abdul, a 29-year-old Hazara man, is set to be deported to Nauru and his lawyers are challenging the move. The case argues the deportation is not compatible with Australia's constitution.