(2025-02-22). Kyrgyzstan: Address death threats against imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy. fidh.org In a joint statement, several human rights organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy detained in Kyrgzystan since January 2024. Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and journalist who has received death threats from a fellow prisoner.
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(2025-02-22). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Hamas frees five hostages in Gaza after body of Shiri Bibas returned. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Deadline diplomacy: Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' scheme mobilises the Arab world. scmp.com With lives at stake, the Arab world is rallying to counter what analysts described as the US president's 'deranged ethnic-cleansing plan'.
(2025-02-22). MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title. newarab.com 
Meanwhile, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to seek protection during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a troubling encounter with a fan, raising fresh concerns about player safety. | Elsewhere, Leeds United is ramping up surveillance at Elland Road Stadium after growing controversy over an anti-Palestine chant linked to…
(2025-02-22). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-22). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-22). Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup. channelnewsasia.com Trump said he would nominate former Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine to succeed CQ Brown, breaking with tradition by pulling someone out of retirement for the first time to become the top military officer.
(2025-02-22). Trump orders tighter US curbs on Chinese investments in strategic areas. channelnewsasia.com The steps threaten to heighten economic tensions with China after the president increased US tariffs on Chinese imports as one of his first moves in office.
(2025-02-22). Bayern striker Kane doubtful against Frankfurt on Sunday. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri hospitalised after collapsing at home. channelnewsasia.com The 65-year-old is in stable condition after being rushed to hospital in the early hours of Saturday (Feb 22).
(2025-02-22). Bali bombing survivor fears losing life-saving aid to Indonesia's budget cuts. channelnewsasia.com The 2002 blasts targeting nightclubs in the Kuta Beach area of the tourist resort island of Bali killed 38 Indonesians and 88 Australians, as well as people of 20 other nationalities.
(2025-02-22). Myanmar returns more than 100 Chinese scam centre workers. channelnewsasia.com They were handed over via the Thailand-Myanmar Friendship Bridge 2 at the Thai border town of Mae Sot.
(2025-02-22). Philippines welcomes removal from global money laundering 'grey list'. channelnewsasia.com Authorities say this would help attract investments and aid overseas Filipino workers who send remittances through banks.
(2025-02-22). Seven & i Holdings picks Bain as preferred buyer in asset sale: Reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). New Zealand says Chinese naval vessel fires live rounds in new drill. channelnewsasia.com The live firing in international waters of the Tasman Sea prompted an alert to commercial air traffic.
(2025-02-22). Singapore prepared to move forward with confidence amid global uncertainties: SM Lee. channelnewsasia.com However, the government cannot do this alone and needs Singaporeans to stay united and rally behind it, said Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
(2025-02-22). Alpine skiing-World champion Von Allmen leads Swiss home downhill sweep. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). ATP roundup: Andrey Rublev, Jack Draper to clash in Doha final. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Comesana stuns world number two Zverev in Rio Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Misunderstanding over object on field halts Celta-Osasuna game in LaLiga. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Moyes is doing a better job than me, says United boss Amorim. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Van Persie to return to Feyenoord as coach – Dutch media reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Berlin police arrest suspect in stabbing at Holocaust memorial. channelnewsasia.com The attack comes two days before a watershed national election in Germany.
(2025-02-22). 'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). Pope Francis will not lead Sunday prayers for a second week running, Vatican says. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-22). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Trump, McKinley, and US imperialism in Asia. indybay.org February marks the 126th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict crushed the fledgling Philippine republic and reduced a nation of more than 7 million people to an American colony. The United States stepped onto the world stage as an imperialist power at the dawn of the twentieth century, caked with the blood of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos.
(2025-02-22). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-22). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Indian govt says it is looking into 'deeply troubling' information about USAID activities in India. geo.tv 
An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, DC, US, February 1, 2025. — ReutersIndia investigates possible election-influencing activity by USAID.Trump mentions USAID spent $21 million on Indian voter turnout.Indian Express reports funds were for…
(2025-02-22). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com 
Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-22). Canada: Indian origin MP Ruby Dhalla disqualified from PM race, Liberal party alleges 'serious violations'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canada's Indian origin MP Ruby Dhalla has been disqualified by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party for running for top position. She described the decision as "shocking and deeply disappointing". | "I have just been informed by the Liberal Party of Canada that I have been disqualified from the leadership race. This decision is both shocking and deeply disappointing, especially since it was leaked to the media," she said in a post on X. | pic.twitter.com/VprPUEmLXL— Ruby Dhalla (@DhallaRuby) Fe…
(2025-02-22). Kash Patel sworn in as FBI director, takes oath on Bhagwad Gita | Watch. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Indian-American Kash Patel was officially sworn in as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Friday, taking the oath on the Bhagavad Gita.Following the oath, Patel said that he was living the American dream and added that a "first-generation Indian is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth." | He said, "I am living the American dream, and anyone who thinks the American dream is dead, look right here. You are talking to a first-generation Indian who is about to lead the law enforcement agency of the greatest nation on earth. That can't h…
(2025-02-22). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). China joins testing of radioactive water from Fukushima plant. plenglish.com Tokyo, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Japan informed that the United Nations nuclear watchdog had collected samples of radioactive water treated at the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant, with the participation of China for the first time.
(2025-02-22). Int'l Atomic Energy Agency visits Japan for sample collecting. ecns.cn As part of additional measures under the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency, officials from the agency and experts from third-party laboratories visited Japan from Wednesday to Friday to collect samples.
(2025-02-22). Cross-border railway's benefits hailed. ecns.cn The China-Laos-Thailand Railway, with construction ongoing for the Thai section, has significantly enhanced regional connectivity and economic growth, despite several social and environmental challenges.
(2025-02-22). North Korea: US military provocations escalating under Trump. presstv.ir North Korea condemns increased US military provocations under the Trump administration.
(2025-02-22). Philippines: Focusing on humanitarian action in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). A Forum on "Manifesting Power in Class and Gender Struggle: From Insurrectas to Feministas, and then back again" pressenza.com Marking the 118th years of service of La Proteccion de La Infancia Inc.: | February 22, 2025. This month, La Proteccion de la Infancia, Inc. (LPI) marks its 118th year as the Philippines' longest-serving registered non-profit corporation. La Proteccion began in 1906 as Gota de Leche, a project of Associacion Feminista Filipina, a group of enlightened women who supported or were allies of the Katipunan, the revolutionary army that fought against colonial Spain in 1896 and against the invasion by the United States in 1899 in order to secure Philippine independence after centuries of being a colonial state.
(2025-02-21). Tesla faces boycott as Malaysians link Musk's support for Trump to Gaza plan. scmp.com The backlash highlights the potential impact of Musk's political involvement on Tesla's business, particularly in a region with strong pro-Palestinian sentiment.
(2025-02-21). Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for deportees from US. scmp.com Group of mostly Asian migrants deported from the US arrive in Costa Rica as part of a deal with Washington.
(2025-02-21). Sick migrant workers, maids face mounting hospital bills, risk being sent home due to inadequate insurance. channelnewsasia.com The recent death of Bangladeshi worker Fazley Elahi who had colon cancer has raised questions on whether better insurance coverage is needed to support migrant workers in their darkest hour.
(2025-02-21). Ukraine's Zelensky calls for strong US ties after Trump brands him a dictator. scmp.com Ukrainian president had a 'productive meeting' with US envoy after exchanging barbs with Donald Trump.
(2025-02-21). Apple pulls end-to-end cloud encryption feature in UK. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Block shares drop as spending slowdown puts BNPL expansion in focus. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Exclusive-Google faces EU charges of breaching DMA rules, sources say. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). New World Development flags up to $875 million interim loss on property price woes. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). UK's Thames Water gets near $9 billion bid from CK Infrastructure, FT reports. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Achieving net zero an economic opportunity and moral imperative: Singapore's ambassador for climate action. channelnewsasia.com "Ultimately it is nature that will call the shots," says Mr Ravi Menon.
(2025-02-21). Arsenal training with different players up front, not just Merino, says Arteta. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Atletico boss Simeone wary of improved Valencia. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Dortmund must start winning again for team's confidence, says Kovac. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Gesi replaces Ioane in Italy team to face France in Six Nations. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). MLS's 30th season kicks off with more Messi-mania, new San Diego team. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Parry sizzles with 65 for one shot lead at Kenya Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Players and coaches must protect Spanish referees, says Barca's Flick. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Ramos at flyhalf, seven forwards on bench for France v Italy. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Stones could be facing surgery in another injury blow to Man City. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Three players set to return for Man United against Everton. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Walker out of Milan's trip to Torino, says boss Conceicao. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Fearmongering and lofty promises by bad eggs are plaguing the burgeoning tuition industry — what to do about it? channelnewsasia.com As Singapore's tuition industry continues to grow, some parents and educators are raising concerns over aggressive marketing tactics that play on fears of academic failure. From selective enrolment to fear-mongering advertisements, industry players and experts weigh in on the ethical debate surrounding tuition centre promotions and the push for stricter regulations.
(2025-02-21). Pope Francis marks week in hospital amid questions over future. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Turkey: Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists, "Release them now!". fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Australia says China warned of 'live fire' drill off east coast. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). India: NGOs call on the European Union to take action on urgent human rights concerns. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning body of hostage Shiri Bibas. channelnewsasia.com The body, initially believed to be that of Shiri Bibas, did not match with any of the hostages held in Gaza, said the Israeli military.
(2025-02-21). MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title. newarab.com Meanwhile, British tennis star Emma Raducanu was forced to seek protection during a match at the Dubai Tennis Championships due to a troubling encounter with a fan, raising fresh concerns about player safety. | Elsewhere, Leeds United is ramping up surveillance at Elland Road Stadium after growing controversy over an anti-Palestine chant linked to…
(2025-02-21). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-21). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). China: Joint statement on the fifth anniversary of the "Xiamen gathering" crackdown. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Estonia's tech investors take defence into their own hands as Russian threat looms. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). PDI-P's Megawati orders party leaders to withdraw from Prabowo's retreat after her close aide's corruption arrest. channelnewsasia.com On Thursday (Feb 20), Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) formally arrested PDI-P Secretary-General Hasto Kristiyanto – who is also Megawati's close aide – charging him with bribing an election official and obstructing justice.
(2025-02-21). Upcoming leadership changes in Malaysia's judiciary stir concerns of political intervention. channelnewsasia.com Several judges of the Federal Court, Malaysia's highest judicial body, are due to retire and the legal fraternity is concerned senior judges may be bypassed in favour of politically linked candidates for new appointments.
(2025-02-21). Analysis:BOJ isn't fretting much about rising bond yields – for now. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Analysis:Politician-linked meme coins backfire after Libra scandal. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). BOJ could raise interest rates in March, says ex-policymaker Shirai. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). BYD's Fangchengbao launches plug-in hybrid with advanced autonomous driving features. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Who is Singaporean biotech tycoon Huang Zhenhua, whose assets have been frozen over US$830m suit by Novo Nordisk. channelnewsasia.com Among the assets frozen include a DBS bank account under KBP Biosciences that held US$218 million as of Dec 31, 2023, and a US$7 million house in Sennett Estate.
(2025-02-21). Italy regulator probes Stellantis, VW, Tesla and BYD over EV consumer information. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Yeji of K-pop girl group Itzy is Roger Vivier's latest brand ambassador. channelnewsasia.com Look out for upcoming projects and exclusive collaborations between Roger Vivier and Yeji in the near future.
(2025-02-21). Second edition of Career Forward event to be held on Mar 8 and Mar 9. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). A-Level results: 94.2% score at least 3 H2 passes. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Man who verbally abused ICA officers, used another person's passport gets jail and fine. channelnewsasia.com El Sayed Aladdin became verbally abusive after ICA officers at Changi Airport found several prohibited items in his baggage, including knuckle dusters and flick knives.
(2025-02-21). S$300m set aside for SG Culture Pass as authorities aim to make local arts, heritage more accessible. channelnewsasia.com S$100 will be given out via the pass to encourage Singaporeans to attend arts and heritage activities.
(2025-02-21). Juventus defender Veiga sidelined due to leg injury. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). One of my most satisfying innings, India's Gill says after match-winning century. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Rugby league-V'landys says cash-rich Australia would consider Super League takeover. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Bangladesh: Training empowers staff, volunteers of Bangladesh Red Crescent to deliver humanitarian aid safely. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after his 150% tariff threat over dollar undermining. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the BRICS alliance collapsed after he imposed a 150% tariff threat on member nations for attempting to weaken the US dollar.BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, has been exploring alternatives to the dollar in global trade."BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when I came in, the first thing I said was any BRICS state that even mentions the destruction of the dollar will be charged a 150%…
(2025-02-21). More than 260 Rohingya refugees arrive in Indonesia. presstv.ir More than 260 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh after floating at sea for days.
(2025-02-21). Afghanistan: 2024 Operational facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Why isn't Hong Kong a test bed for China's green energy innovations? scmp.com The city should take advantage of China's burgeoning edge in alternative solar cell technologies to become a hub for renewables.
(2025-02-21). Xizang opens first flight to Hong Kong. ecns.cn The first commercial flight linking southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started operation Wednesday.
(2025-02-21). Like the US, Hong Kong's challenge is to balance progressive ideals. scmp.com As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
(2025-02-21). India-origin Trump's ally Kash Patel confirmed as FBI Director; issues stern warning to enemies. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Kash Patel, an Indian-origin official and close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 vote in the Senate on Thursday.Expressing gratitude, Kash Patel thanked President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their confidence in him and pledged to restore transparency, accountability, and public trust in the FBI.Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Patel stressed his commitment to upholding justice. "The FBI has a storied history, from the 'G-Men' era to safeguarding the nation post-9/11. The American…
(2025-02-21). Lily Gladstone's Oscar gowns to be displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-21). Trump slams $21M US funding for India's voter turnout, calls it a 'kickback scheme'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has once again criticised the now-cancelled $21 million fund earmarked for increasing voter turnout in India, calling it a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting, US President Trump questioned the need for US taxpayer dollars to be allocated for voter mobilisation in India, arguing that the United States should prioritise its own electoral concerns.During his address, Trump said, "$21 million for voter turnout in India. Why are we even concerned about India's voter turnout? We have enough problems here. We should be focusing on o…
(2025-02-21). Indian scientists identify common biomarkers for early detection of pancreatic and glioma cancers. tvbrics.com 
The findings contribute to advancements in personalised medicine…
(2025-02-21). Iran to conduct military exercises in Gulf of Oman. newarab.com Iran's military will conduct naval drills on Saturday in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, a commander told state television. | "The joint military exercise Zolfaghar 1403 will begin tomorrow (Saturday) on the Makran coast, the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean," Habibollah Sayyari, the Iranian army's deputy coordinator, said on Friday. | With United States President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January, Tehran has stepped up its
(2025-02-21). Protests erupt in India following website ban over Modi-Trump cartoon. indybay.org The cartoon depicts Donald Trump sitting next to the Indian PM in chains during his recent visit to the US, in reference to hundreds of Indian deportees arriving home in the similar manner.
(2025-02-21). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Chinese, Japanese media, think tanks hold dialogue on boosting cultural exchanges. independent.co.ug 
Xinhua is willing to work with partners from Chinese and Japanese media outlets and think tanks to tell moving stories of enhancing mutual trust and cooperation between China and Japan, and continue to record the history of mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples, said Xinhua's President Fu Hua. TOKYO | Xinhua | …
(2025-02-21). Xinhua, Jiji Press sign MoU on media cooperation. independent.co.ug 
TOKYO | Xinhua | President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Katsuhiko Sakai, president of Japan's Jiji Press, in Tokyo on Tuesday, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance media cooperation. Noting that the media is an important bridge for political exchanges, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges among countries, Fu pointed …
(2025-02-21). Int'l Atomic Energy Agency visits Japan for sample collecting. ecns.cn As part of additional measures under the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency, officials from the agency and experts from third-party laboratories visited Japan from Wednesday to Friday to collect samples.
(2025-02-21). Cuban FM says his nation is willing to boost cooperation with Laos. plenglish.com Vientiane, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla expressed to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in this capital on Friday his country's willingness to move forward in several areas of bilateral collaboration.
(2025-02-21). Fructíferas conversaciones entre cancilleres de Cuba y Laos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, calificó de fructíferas las conversaciones sostenidas hoy con su homólogo Thongsavanah Phomvihane en el segundo y último día de su visita oficial a Laos.
(2025-02-21). Cuba dispuesta a avanzar en colaboración con Laos, sostiene Canciller. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El canciller cubano, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, manifestó hoy al primer ministro de Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, la disposición de su país en avanzar en distintas áreas en la colaboración bilateral.
(2025-02-21). Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres. aljazeera.com Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.
(2025-02-21). 200 telecom fraud suspects repatriated from Myanmar. ecns.cn The first batch of200 Chinese suspected of committing the crimes in scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy were repatriated to China on Tuesday.
(2025-02-21). China says Philippines 'illegally' flew planes over South China Sea islands. aljazeera.com The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
(2025-02-21). Philippines: Falling in love in… and for the Red Cross. icrc.org
The Cook Islands finds itself in a precarious dance — one between the promises of foreign investments and the integrity of our own sovereignty. As the country sways between partners China and Aotearoa New Zealand, the Cook Islands News asks: "Do we continue to haka with the Taniwha, our constitutional partner, or do we dance…
By Rachel Helyer Donaldson, RNZ News journalist A Palestinian man living in Aotearoa New Zealand who has lost 55 relatives in three Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, says his remaining family will never leave, despite a US proposal to remove them. US President Donald Trump doubled down on his plan on Friday after it was rejected…
By Rachel Helyer Donaldson, RNZ News journalist New Zealand should be robust in its response to the "unacceptable" situation in Gaza but it must also back its allies against threats by the US President, says an international relations academic. Otago University professor of international relations Robert Patman said the rest of the world also "should…