‘You’re the chief now’: Lavish welcome for Albanese in Kokoda: Greeted by tribal chants and pounding drums, Albanese arrived in Kokoda Village for an extravagant ...
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Indonesia raises interest rates to support sliding rupiah: Currency has lost nearly 5% of its value against dollar this year amid expected delays to US rate cuts
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Biden’s controversial ‘cannibalism’ remarks meet pushback in Papua New Guinea: President Joe Biden’s apparent suggestion his uncle may have been eaten by ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's Controversial Cannibalism Remark Offends PNG Leader
- US President Joe Biden's remarks about his uncle's fate in Papua New Guinea during World War II offended Prime Minister James Marape, causing a diplomatic rift.
- Marape's statement highlighted that Biden seemed to suggest his uncle was consumed by cannibals, challenging the nation's reputation.
- During Australian PM Albanese's visit to PNG, he emphasized the strong defense ties and partnership between the two countries.
- White House press secretary Jean-Pierre defended Biden's comments, stressing the significance of honoring his uncle's sacrifice for the country.
Negligence or Abortion? Ilaro Poly Student’s Death Stirs Controversy: I learned that the girl's parents are very old. And she has been trying to get ...
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Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
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Indonesia court rejects election disputes, upholding president-elect Prabowo's win
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"I was trying to live up to what other people wanted for me."Tennis champion Coco Gauff is playing for herself now time.com/collection/time100-leadership-series/6970223/coco-gauff-interview-2024/
This is the world’s 3rd-largest floating #solar plant - and it could grow 5 times bigger.
Read more about the Forum’s work to advance clean energy investment ... Show more #Indonesia www.weforum.org/publications/policy-opportunities-to-advance-clean-energy-investment-in-indonesia/ #energy #climatechange
Saudi Arabia: Any visa holder can now perform Umrah: Pilgrims encouraged to utilise Nusuk app to obtain Umrah permit, adhere to ritual timings
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Solomon Islands faces a tense wait for an election result after opposition parties pulled ahead of incumbent Prime Minister Manesseh Sogavare's OUR party ...
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“It is not news that Mr #Modi lied. Or that in under a minute, he lied 3 times about former PM Manmohan Singh, the #Congress manifesto & the country’s Muslims ... Show more @_YogendraYadav
Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo
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Solomon Islands election in the balance as voting continues: The Solomon Islands election, watched by China and the U.S. for its impact on regional security ...
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How US, China Seek Influence With Solomons and Other Pacific Islands: Competition is heating up between China and the US in the southern Pacific ...
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Pro-China Solomon Islands PM Sogavare Fails to Win Majority After Elections: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to win a majority in ...
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Paid articlePaid Indonesian court rejects first of two petitions seeking election re-run: An Indonesian court on Monday rejected in full a challenge from losing candidate Anies ...
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Bank Indonesia's first rate cut pushed to Q3, smaller cuts this year as rupiah falls: Reuters poll
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Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
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Cannibals ate my uncle?! Joe Biden's latest gaffe will hopefully be one of his last before US presidential election – Scotsman comment
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China’s money can’t pull PNG from Australia: There can be no more powerful symbol of the relationship between Australia and Papua New Guinea than the prime ...
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At least 11,000 people have been evacuated after Indonesia's Mount Ruang 🌋 erupted, sending an ash cloud 3km into the sky ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct4y5l
Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group: Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of ...
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Quick Glance: Burkina Faso Army Massacred 223 Civilians in Village Raid
- Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including many children, in attacks on two villages in the northern region on February 25.
- Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the massacres and international support to hold those responsible accountable.
- The country has been plagued by violence caused by jihadists, displacing over 2 million people, with a majority being children.
- Burkina Faso's army engaged in retaliatory actions, accusing civilians of collaborating with militants, resulting in massacres.
USC scraps outside speakers at commencement after canceling Muslim student's speech
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Indonesia closes airport in Manado due to volcano eruption, ministry says: Indonesia closed the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado, North Sulawesi ...
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.2 strikes New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea -GFZ: An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck the New Britain Region in Papua New Guinea ...
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China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia, says executive: China's Ant Group is in talks with Indonesia to bring its popular cross-border payment ...
reuters.com/business/finance/chinas-ant-group-talks-launch-alipay-indonesia-says-executive-2024-04-19/
USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
Podcast: TikTok bishop stabbing, Trump in court, Solomon Islands and US election lingo
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PKR Youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim has fired back at his PAS counterpart over the latter’s comment about Pakatan Harapan and BN’s “demise" in the Kuala ... Show more www.malaysiakini.com/news/703346
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
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Woman killed in stabbing on Los Angeles train: The incident occurred around 5 a.m. while the Metro train was between the North Hollywood and Universal/Studio ...
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Ukraine's prime minister says, if passed, $60B U.S. aid package will be critical: Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discusses on NPR's All Things Considered ...
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Legalise abortions in first trimester, German commission says: Opposition parties accused the commission of political bias and threatened to challenge any ...
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Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has retained his parliamentary seat ...
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Bloodied but unbowed. Jamaica’s first woman Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn walked away from the job Sunday ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/paula-llewellyn-walks/
🔊 Washington DC and Beijing watch the Solomon Islands election closely. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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Kokoda Track in 'worst condition' in more than 30 years amid falling tourist numbers
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‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election: The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally ...
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President Biden last week seemed to imply that “cannibals” ate his uncle’s body in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The country’s prime minster criticized ... Show more
Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests: The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated ...
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Explainer: China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
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When Mariana Ubisi went into labor in South Africa in 1994, millions were queuing in the election that would bring Nelson Mandela to power ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/man-named-vote-will-cast-ballot-change-south-africa-2024-04-18/
Daryl Vaz mourning loss of mother; transport group sends condolences: Transport Minister Daryl Vaz is mourning the passing of his mother. Sonia Vaz died on ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/21/daryl-vaz-mourning-loss-mother-transport-group-sends-condolences/
Traffic light cameras will be installed nationwide by next year, Eamon Ryan says: Traffic light cameras will result in automatic fines for drivers captured ...
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After a two-day trek on the Kokoda Trail, Anthony Albanese and PNG PM James Marape have attended a very special dawn service. #9News
Thousands rally in Paris against Islamophobia amid Gaza war tensions: A crowd of around 2,000 people protested in Paris against racism, Islamophobia and violence ...
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- Australian TikTok bishop and parishioners stabbed
- Dozens of jurors disqualified at Trump trial
- Solomon ...
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Solomon Islands election: PM Sogavare retains seat as count continues: Full results are expected in coming days to determine whether Manasseh Sogavare’s Our ...
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Indonesia court to rule on petitions seeking presidential election re-run
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European stocks suffer worst day in nine months : Strength of US economy prompts investors to scale back expectations for rate cuts
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Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat: Daniel Suidani, a prominent Solomon Islands critic of China who was former Malaita ...
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Apple CEO says company is 'looking at' manufacturing in Indonesia: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is “looking at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with ...
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Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
China's Wang Yi seeks to boost ties with Indonesia in meetings with Jokowi, president-elect Prabowo
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GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass Poured $16M Into Anti-Muslim Groups: Report : Jeff Yass has reportedly contributed a total of $16 million to such groups in recent years ...
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Indian PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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How to get student loan forgiveness in 2024: Here’s how to get student loan forgiveness in 2024 — and what you need to know before pursuing this path.
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Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has reaffirmed “unwavering support” to the people of Palestine.
Ambassador of the State of Palestine Ahmed ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability
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Indonesia's plunging rupiah twists the policy plot
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Earlier today: Balam Barugahara, the Minister of State for Gender, Labour, and Social Development (Youth & Children Affairs) ... Show more #MAKRUN2024 #VisionUpdates
Rachel Riley apologises for 'misunderstood' mall stabbings tweet amid sack calls: Channel 4 has been urged to sack Countdown star Rachel Riley after she was ...
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A previously unpublished report by the US Peace Corps found enthusiastic support for its return to the Solomon Islands www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/24/we-need-you-solomon-islands-support-for-us-agencys-return-revealed
Asian emerging market currencies come under pressure from strong dollar: Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls to record and Korean won ...
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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank in talks to buy $1.1 bln stake in Indonesian lender, sources say
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Great technical execution, great performances all around, visual presentation spot on and glitch free, and a gigantic stage that rivals any major music event ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/22/high-praises-fun-sonheadliner-kirk-franklin-brings-dance-party/
I am lucky that I am not on social media- Speaker @AnitahAmong
“I am lucky that I am not on social media because I don’t like stress ... Show more #VisionUpdates
🔊 What you need to know today:
- Australia reels from second mass stabbing
- Trump’s criminal trial kicks off with dozens of jurors ruled out
- Solomon ... Show more reut.rs/4450hHx
5 things to know for April 18: Capitol Hill, Plane safety, Abortion, 911 outages, Volcano eruption
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Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: Ministry: The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days ...
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Water capacity at Air Itam dam at stage 3 of critical level – Chow: ‘It could last 30 more days if it still doesn’t rain.’
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Wrestler Sakshi Malik Listed Among 100 Most influential People By Time Magazine | Wrestling News
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LOOK: Volleyball superstar Alyssa Valdez shares some snaps from the wedding of her close friend and fellow ex-PBB housemate Samantha Bernardo ... Show more sports.inquirer.net/
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