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Dandhy Laksono Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy. The Pesta Babi documentary looks at the social and environmental impacts of land seizures for big agri-business ventures in Papua – and the Indonesian military’s role in it. Since March, the film has had screenings in New Zealand and Australia, and is now showing in Indonesia, where it has sparked public interest – not just through its treatment of the subject, but because authorities are trying to ban it.…
[Photo: FILE] A commercial property in Suva was destroyed in a fire on Monday night, with six adults safely evacuating the building before the blaze spread. The National Fire Authority of Fiji said the National Command Centre received an emergency call after 9pm. Firefighters from Suva Fire Station responded immediately. According to the authority, the property along Kaka Street was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.Article continues after advertisement The building housed offices, rental car operations and spare parts storage. Authorities said six adults were inside the premises when the fire started. One occupant alerted the others, allowing everyone…
Issued by: on KOROR, Republic of Palau – U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia, delivers remarks for the Palau Community College commencement ceremony in Koror State in the Republic of Palau, May 15. “Your education has prepared you to lead in a complex and changing world,” Lasky told graduates. “Whether you enter public service, military service, private industry, or continue your studies, remember that part of your contribution will be remembering what it means to be Palauan.”Lasky serves as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Officer for…
source: reuters Taiwan sent ships and fighter jets to monitor the second Chinese “joint combat readiness patrol” in a week near the island, as Taipei steps up its guard over Beijing’s activities. China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the island, and Taipei is on high alert for further Chinese actions after President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing this month. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, and operates its warships and warplanes around the island on an almost daily basis. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims. Late on…
[Source: NRL website] Former Fiji Bati forward Jacob Saifiti has been named on the interchange bench for New South Wales ahead of tomorrow night’s opening State of Origin clash against Queensland. The Blues will be captained by Isaah Yeo and feature a star-studded starting lineup including James Tedesco at fullback, Brian To’o and Tolutau Koula on the wings, Stephen Crichton and Kotoni Staggs in the centres, Ethan Strange at five-eighth, and Nathan Cleary at halfback. The forward pack includes Addin Fonua-Blake, Reece Robson, Mitchell Barnett, Hudson Young, Haumole Olakau’atu, and Yeo. On the bench for New South Wales are Cameron…
Moana Pasifika. Photo: Andy Radka/ActionPress Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team. Teneo Financial Advisory was appointed as liquidator late yesterday afternoon. The franchise signalled earlier this year that it was likely to disband unless it could find new investors to fund the team. In a statement, the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) said it could no longer continue funding the team. “The boards of directors of both PMA and Moana Pasifika have resolved to appoint liquidators. “We are proud to have supported the franchise over the past two years…
source: reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that he asked Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords en masse to normalize relations with Israel as he tries to negotiate an agreement to end the war with Iran. Pakistan rejected the proposal. None of the other countries has so far publicly reacted to Trump’s demand and a positive response was unlikely when the public mistrust of Israel in these Muslim nations remains high over the scale of its military offensive in Gaza. Trump said he spoke on Saturday to leaders of those countries,…
[Photo: FILE] A soccer player who is alleged to have raped two young women in Nadi last week is expected to appear in the Magistrates Court today. The accused has been charged with three counts of rape. Police allege the incidents occurred on the 18th of this month involving two women aged 17 and 18. It is alleged the group had been drinking together prior to the incidents.Article continues after advertisement Source link
Parramatta Eels legend and Burleigh Bears head coach Luke Burt, centre, has been named as the assistant coach of the PNG Chiefs. Photo: Burleigh Bears Facebook Parramatta Eels legend Luke Burt has been named as the assistant coach of the PNG Chiefs. Burt made 264 appearances for the Eels in the NRL, scoring 124 tries to become their all-time leading try-scorer. He was part of their 2001 and 2009 campaigns which ended in grand finals. As a coach, he has held roles at the Eels, the Titans, and the Burleigh Bears in the English Super League. He coached the Bears…
[Source: File] Ruth Raketekete never imagined that a netball scholarship to New Zealand in 2020 would eventually spark her passion for rugby and lead her into the McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women squad. The Nakuruwai, Noco, Rewa native is one of the new faces in the Drua Women setup this season after making a successful switch from netball to rugby. Raketekete revealed she first tried rugby while in New Zealand during the scholarship and quickly developed a love for the sport, eventually deciding to move away from netball. The 22-year-old admitted she never expected to one day earn a place in…