Asia Pacific: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 4, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Rabuka salutes Fiji media but warns against taking freedom for granted
By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has paid tribute to all those working the media industry in his message to mark World Press Freedom Day. He said in his May 3 message thanks to democracy his coalition government had removed the “dark days of oppression and suppressions”. “Today as we join […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Task Group on New Medical School meets with universities that submitted proposals (with photo)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Task Group on New Medical School meets with universities that submitted proposals (with photo) The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, said, “Establishing a third medical school is an important project in the development of medical education in Hong Kong. I am pleased to see the positive feedback from […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES Bazaar 2025 garners over ₹250 Crore in Deals and Unveils Major International Alliances: Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, I&B
Source: Government of India Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 9:33PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 2 May 2025 WAVES Bazaar, the flagship global market initiative of the WAVES Summit, has emerged as a powerful catalyst for international collaboration in the media and entertainment industry. Designed to connect creators with investors, buyers, and collaborators across borders, […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Breakout Session at Waves 2025 Highlights Madhya Pradesh as India’s Emerging Creative Hub
Source: Government of India Posted On: 03 MAY 2025 3:10PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 3 May 2025 A high-profile breakout session titled “Digital Dreams & Cinematic Visions: Madhya Pradesh as the Next Creative Hub” was held today at Waves 2025. The session was moderated by Naman Ramachandran, International Correspondent of Variety. Renowned producer and […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Call for Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
Source: Government of India Call for Nominations for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025Last date for submission of nominations is 31st July 2025 Nominations to be submitted online through the official Rashtriya Puraskar Portal Posted On: 03 MAY 2025 10:44AM by PIB Delhi The Government of India has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Over One Lakh Devotees Pay Homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at Thanh Tam Pagoda in Vietnam
Source: Government of India Over One Lakh Devotees Pay Homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at Thanh Tam Pagoda in VietnamThree-Kilometer Devotee Queue Highlights Spiritual Fervor for India’s Sacred Relics in Vietnam UN Vesak 2025 Celebrations Witness Unprecedented Turnout as India’s Buddhist Heritage Touches Hearts in Vietnam Posted On: 03 MAY 2025 9:24PM by […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah reviews the progress of National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Indian Seed Cooperative Society Limited (BBSSL)
Source: Government of India Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah reviews the progress of National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and Indian Seed Cooperative Society Limited (BBSSL)Formed in 2023 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, these institutions are working as umbrella organizations with a […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM congratulates Mr. Anthony Albanese on being elected as Prime Minister of Australia
Source: Government of India Posted On: 03 MAY 2025 6:26PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today extended his congratulations to Mr. Anthony Albanese on his election as the Prime Minister of Australia. In a post on X, he wrote: “Congratulations @AlboMP on your resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia! […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES Bazaar: A Groundbreaking Debut in Global Creative Collaboration
Source: Government of India WAVES Bazaar: A Groundbreaking Debut in Global Creative CollaborationFrom India to the World: WAVES Bazaar Sparks Major Global Entertainment Alliances, records business transactions exceeding ₹800 crore Posted On: 03 MAY 2025 8:48PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 3 May 2025 The inaugural edition of WAVES Bazaar, held from May 1st to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: GAZA – Attack on life-saving aid boat proves the reach of Israel’s out-of-control genocide through starvation is now global
Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa Israel’s drone attack on the Freedom Flotilla boat ‘Conscience’ shows Israel’s genocide strategy has now gone global, according to PSNA. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says the attack in international waters is a thoroughly predictable war crime, committed by an out-of-control Israel, intent on violence anywhere to uphold its […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – World Press Freedom Day 2025: Standing with the Palestinian Press
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On this World Press Freedom Day, we pause to honour journalists and media workers across the globe who risk their safety to report truth and amplify the voices of the oppressed. Nowhere is this commitment more courageous, or more perilous, than in occupied Palestine. For decades, Palestinian journalists have […]
MIL-OSI: Clackamas Progress Partners announces completion of Oregon’s first P3 courthouse
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) PORTLAND, Ore., May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clackamas Progress Partners (CPP), a Fengate Asset Management-led (Fengate) consortium, today announced the completion and handover of the new Clackamas County Circuit Courthouse – the first courthouse to be delivered as a public-private partnership (P3) in Oregon. CPP – comprising Fengate (developer), PCL Construction […]
MIL-OSI: No KYC, Double Deposit Bonus, $50 Welcome Bonus, and 100x Leverage Crypto Trading on BexBack
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) SINGAPORE, May 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the price of Bitcoin surpassing the $95,000 mark, many analysts believe that Bitcoin will enter a long-term high volatility market. Holding spot positions may not be consistently profitable in the short term. BexBack exchange is stepping up its efforts to provide traders with irresistible […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Construction begins on Light Rail Stage 2A
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services The start of construction on Light Rail Stage 2A paves the way for three new light rail stops at Edinburgh Avenue, City South and Commonwealth Park. In brief: The next stage of the ACT’s light rail project is called Stage 2A. Construction on Stage 2A has begun. Three […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Accessible family activities in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Children enjoying a live show at Questacon. Photo credit VisitCanberra In brief: Canberra has plenty of activities and experiences for families. This story lists accessible activities and spaces for families to visit. Canberra is packed with family-friendly activities and experiences. Many of these attractions and spaces are inclusive […]
MIL-OSI Australia: The geek’s guide to Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services Harry Potter fans will love Quizzic Alley. In brief: Canberra is a haven for those who are into gaming, science, technology and fantasy. This article lists the city’s most geek-friendly groups, activities and venues. What makes a geek, you ask? Well, you might proudly identify as a geek […]
MIL-OSI Global: Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra In a dramatic parallel, what happened in Canada at the beginning of this week has now been replicated in Australia at the end of the week. An opposition that a few months ago had looked just possibly on track to […]
MIL-Evening Report: Albanese increases majority and Dutton loses seat in stunning election landslide
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Albanese government has been re-elected with a substantially increased majority, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat, in a crushing defeat of the Coalition. As of late Saturday night, there was a two-party swing to Labor of […]
MIL-Evening Report: Labor wins surprise landslide, returned with a thumping majority
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne With 52% of enrolled voters counted, The Poll Bludger has Labor ahead in 92 of the 150 House of Representatives seats, the Coalition in 43, the Greens […]
MIL-Evening Report: Labor routs the Coalition as voters reject Dutton’s undercooked offering
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra In a dramatic parallel, what happened in Canada at the beginning of this week has now been replicated in Australia at the end of the week. An opposition that a few months ago had looked just possibly on track to […]