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TAMPA, Fla. — At 11:14 p.m. on June 9, U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled Palau-flagged M/T Settebello as it transited the Gulf of Oman. A U.S. aircraft fired precision munitions into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces. CENTCOM forces have disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the…
[Source: BBC News] A backlash is growing in Japan over US President Donald Trump’s use of popular anime and manga characters in his posts on social media. Upset has been brewing since March, when fans started noticing the president using images of – and in one case depicting himself as – iconic Japanese animation characters like Naruto, Pikachu, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Almost 20,000 people have now signed an online petition, arguing that he does not share the values of the characters and that using them for political reasons could infringe the creators’ rights. Pokémon Company International has condemned Trump’s use of…
Three Indian seafarers are missing after Oman rescues 21 others following a US attack on the Palau-flagged Settebello.Published On 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2026India has summoned a senior US diplomat after US forces fired on a Palau-flagged vessel with 24 Indian sailors on board off the coast of Oman, leaving three Indian seafarers missing.India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Al Jazeera on Wednesday that it had summoned Jason Meeks, the US Embassy’s deputy chief of mission in New Delhi.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out a “precision” strike on…
[Source: Reuters] The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, with President Donald Trump vowing further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal. The escalation in hostilities began earlier this week with the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, which sparked a series of tit-for-tat attacks across Iran and on U.S. bases around the region. It was the most serious threat to a fragile ceasefire agreed in April, dampening hopes for a swift end to the war that started in late February with massive…
Isaac Rauluni speaking to the media. Sports World Fiji Under-20 hooker Isaac Rauluni says pulling on the national jersey was an easy decision, as he begins his own journey toward a dream long held by his rugby-playing family. Raised in Yeppoon, Queensland, Rauluni started his rugby journey with the Crocs Juniors before moving to Brisbane in Year 9 to attend Nudgee College, where his game continued to develop. He later progressed through the Queensland Reds pathway and represented Australia at the under-18 level last year. After spending this season playing club rugby, the young hooker was invited to join the…
A round-up of news from around the region, including residents from a coastal community in Samoa still waiting to receive compensation, nearly two years after the sinking of HMNZ Manawanui. Source link
Labasa FC veteran Simione Tamanisau is well aware of the high expectations surrounding the team as they prepare to host the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT. For Tamanisau, the opportunity to play on home soil and in front of the passionate Labasa supporters makes the tournament even more special. He is aware that defending their title will not be easy, but they are ready for whoever they are set up against. “In our home ground and also with our home fans, and the expectations are there for us to perform to our best and they expect nothing less. But for us,…
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is calling for police officers to be prioritised in government salary increases and workforce support. He states the Force remains central to Fiji’s fight against drugs and organised crime. Officers, Sayed-Khaiyum points out, are on the frontline every day. Yet many continue to face financial pressure as the cost of living rises. “People who are supposed to implement the law, they are, you know, not getting paid well, but there’s a lot of enticements being offered to them on the side, people are bound to fall, people are bound to succumb to the type of environment.”Article…
At noon on June 10 local time (morning of the same day Taipei time), Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao hosted an appreciation banquet in the Republic of Palau. In remarks, Vice President Hsiao expressed her gratitude to the Palauan government for its assistance and support during the delegation’s visit, which fully demonstrated the deep friendship between the two countries. The vice president stated that during her visit, she toured many places and witnessed the accomplishments of collaboration in areas such as agriculture, aquaculture, education, construction, and healthcare. She expressed confidence that this exchange will help deepen cooperation, and that the two…
Emergency services responded swiftly and secured the area. [Photo:BOSE VAVATAGA] A pilot escaped injury after a Robinson R44 helicopter ditched into the sea off Wailoaloa Beach near the Nadi Boat Club this afternoon. According to Fiji Airports, the helicopter departed Nadi at about 5:23pm with the pilot as the sole occupant and was en route to Denarau when the incident occurred. The pilot was pulled from the water and received immediate medical assistance from a doctor at the scene. Emergency services responded swiftly and secured the area.Article continues after advertisement Fiji Airports says the incident did not disrupt operations at…