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POLITICS18h agoFiji’s justice minister resigns after intimate video goes viral onlineFiji’s Justice Minister Siromi Turaga stepped down from cabinet on Tuesday after an intimate video of him went viral online – the second such scandal to rock the Pacific island nation’s government. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who previously sought credible “proof” before taking action against Turaga, said he accepted his colleague’s resignation. “You mentioned him? Go ahead and report him to me and the Online Safety Commissioner, and I will get proof from that authority with you making the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d ago‘Lethal plotting’: Australia backs Iran claimAustralia has backed an Iran claim related to 'lethal plotting.' This suggests international political tension and a serious accusation between nations.news24_au · australia
POLITICS1d agoWolf Warriors in Sheep’s Clothing: China’s New Subnational Diplomacy in AustraliaBeijing’s diplomatic officials are adopting the language of the Albanese government to press their demands upon local governments and communities.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d agoTrump ‘thinking of’ renaming Atlantic or PacificPresident Trump over the weekend said he was “thinking of” renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, a move that comes after the president’s previous moves to rebrand geographical features. During a rally in Tennessee on Saturday, the president discussed his renaming efforts for Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. “So, we need a river,…The Hill
POLITICS1d agoAustralia’s Billionaire Problem and the ‘Corruption of the Democratic Process’Australia’s incoming political finance laws will cap donations and electioneering spending for the first time, but the limits are generous, the rules complex, and the two-year delay suspiciously convenient for the major parties.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d ago'False accusations': Imam speaks out after hijack linkThe head of an Australian mosque linked to a recent attempted plane hijacking has spoken out, referencing "false accusations".armidaleexpress · australia
POLITICS1d ago'False accusations': Imam speaks out after hijack linkThe head of an Australian mosque linked to a recent attempted plane hijacking has spoken out, referencing "false accusations".bluemountainsgazette · australia
POLITICS1d ago'False accusations': Imam speaks out after hijack linkThe head of an Australian mosque linked to a recent attempted plane hijacking has spoken out, referencing "false accusations".therural_au · australia
POLITICS1d ago‘We’ve got our own people’: One Nation won’t submit policies for budget costingThe populist right-wing says it won’t submit policies for budget costing ahead of the NSW election despite pressure from Labor and the Coalition.watoday · australia
POLITICS1d agoFactbox-The main parties vying to form New Zealand's next governmentWELLINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - New Zealand votes in a general election on November 7 with opinion polls pointing to another close contest between the ruling centre-right National-led coalition andlufkindailynews · united states of america
POLITICS2d agoGreens push for right to sue big tech as Labor axes ministerial powers - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationGreens push for right to sue big tech as Labor axes ministerial powers ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation Greens push to let Australians sue Big Tech in digital safety overhaul SMH.com.au Algorithm changes set to pass after Labor backdown The Canberra Times Greens gear up for fight with Labor as Sarah Hanson-Young pushes to strengthen laws to rein in big tech The Guardian Rethink on digital duty of care bill The Australiangoogle · australia
POLITICS2d agoGreens push for right to sue big tech as Labor axes ministerial powersThe Greens outline demands for stronger protections and tougher penalties for tech giants, as Labor seeks a way through the Senate for its digital safety laws.abc_net · australia
POLITICS3d agoTrump suggests renaming the Atlantic or Pacific as "Trump Ocean"The US president proposed renaming oceans and rivers with his last name or as "of the Americas" at a rally in Tennessee. He suggested changing the name of New Mexico to "New America," although this would require citizen consultation and constitutional reform.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoTaiwan Lai calls on Indo - Pacific democracies to help maintain peace in National Day speechwboc.com · United States
POLITICS3d agoK200m wasted on Hire cars: Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Elections Chairman demands Chief Secretary take controlPermanent Parliamentary Committee on Elections Chairman Allan Bird has told the Chief Secretary to take control and issue a whole-of-government directive to use all government-owned vehicles for the 2027 National Elections, instead of wasting an estimated K200 million on hire cars. To access this post, you must purchase Web, Web – One-Day, Web – 14-Day, Web – One-Month, Web – Three-Month, Web – Six-Month, Web – Annual, Web & eBook, Web & eBook – One-Day, Web & eBook – 14-Day, Web & eBook – One-Month, Web & eBook – Three-Month, Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual. The post K200m wasted on Hire cars: Permanent Parliamentary Committee on Elections Chairman demands Chief Secretary take control appeared first on Post Courier.postcourier · papua new guinea
POLITICS3d agoAustralia says it won’t buy Russian fuel despite Trump’s diesel agreementAustralia has no need to buy fuel from Russia and said that purchases from there would remain barred so that the country did not benefit from the invasion of Ukraine. “We don’t need or want Russian fuel in Australia,” Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, said on Saturday at a press conference in western Sydney. “We do not want Vladimir Putin to benefit from this war in the Middle East. What the United States does is a matter for them, but we won’t be changing our...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoKurt Campbell on US’ China focus, the Indo-Pacific Quad, risks of AIKurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2009 to 2013 and was a key architect of the Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia”. Often...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoChina’s Pacific ties not part of ‘geopolitical rivalry’, Wang Yi tells island leadersChina’s cooperation with the Pacific islands is not part of a geopolitical competition, top diplomat Wang Yi told a delegation of politicians from the region on Friday. The comments come as Beijing and Washington vie for influence in the South Pacific. “China’s engagement with Pacific island countries is a form of South-South cooperation based on mutual assistance and support,” Wang said, according to a statement from the Communist Party’s International Department. “This cooperation does not...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoFormer New Zealand PM: Associate membership with Brussels "very interesting" for the countryHelen Clark, former prime minister of New Zealand, says a form of associate membership of the European Union, similar to the proposal for Canada, would be “very interesting”. She highlights access to the single market as a potential key benefit for a “distant trading country” such as New Zealand.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS5d agoWashington’s transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-US officials warnSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoIndia aims to anchor military ties with US as Indo-Pacific ‘resident power’A second visit by one of the top US naval officers to India this year has raised expectations that the two countries can insulate their growing military ties from trade tensions. US Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, who leads the US Pacific Command, is scheduled to leave India on Thursday after spending six days meeting with senior Indian defence officials and others. The talks, which follow Paparo’s visit to India in February, come as Washington weighs further tariff pressure on India over its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5d agoOne Nation funding linked to delay in electoral reformsulladullatimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICS5d agoAustralian Government Falls Short of Promised Pre - COP Leadershipmiragenews.com · United States
POLITICS5d agoUS bars Fiji-based man over corruption tied to ChinaThe State Department has accused the man of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests.Al Jazeera [en]