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Published on May 27, 2025

Bay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spread

Biosecurity New Zealand deputy director general Stuart Anderson said there was no current plan to widen the Bay of Islands notice because of the seaweed pest’s new locations. His comment comes despite the Ipipiri Islands being among New Zealand’s most …

Source: Northern Advocate - Neutral
Published on 00:49 GMT

Sonia Shah on pandemics and pushback: Lessons from the COVID experience

Now that a little time has passed since the emergence of COVID-19, researchers, historians, and journalists are starting to try to figure out what, exactly, just happened—including what went wrong, and what went right. (And some things did indeed work out …

Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Op-Ed: Criminal Libel Law Threatens Samoa’s Democracy

By Tanuvasa Satele* Earlier this year, I wrote an op-ed titled “Defending Truth in Turbulent Times: The Role of Sāmoan Media Amid Political Crisis,” published under this same pseudonym. In it, I stood in solidarity with Sāmoan journalists who continue to …

Source: Talamua - Neutral
Published on May 27, 2025

Labour’s support of Te Pāti Māori over haka punishment will be a defining issue for the next election – Richard Prebble

None of the 32 ministries has been abolished. The civil service remains bloated, both in size and pay. The core public service is now 60% larger than under former Prime Minister Sir John Key, and average public sector pay exceeds the private sector average …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on May 25, 2025

MEDIAWATCH: Linking the NZ Right to overseas alt-Right Billionaires wanting to corrupt our Democracy

The Daily Blog has been attacking ACTs links to the International Free Market Extremist Atlas Network so much so that the Atlas Network reached out and threatened The Daily Blog. The Daily Blog linked the Atlas Network connections to the local free market …

Source: The Daily Blog - Indeterminate
Published on May 27, 2025

Vandals Destroy Lights Along Popular Whakatāne Path

A Whakatāne stopbank path has been plunged into darkness after vandals damaged 20 light fixtures. The popular cycling and walking path, between McAlister Street and the former isite building on Quay Street, will remain unlit for several weeks due to the …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 24, 2025

Jevon McSkimming – Privacy And Democracy Vs Journalists

Opinion – Asia Pacific AML “I dont think journalists have yet learnt that their power of the pen or words they publish can perpetually harm a persons livelihood, their familys livelihood and in the case of Mr McSkimming, forever destroy his reputation and …

Source: Business Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 26, 2025

President Trump Confronts South African President About White Genocide

South African guerillas have been targeting farmers for decades in an orchestrated terror campaign designed to scare them into surrendering their land. According to the Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa, at least 2,295 farmers were murdered …

Source: theTrumpet - Pending
Published on May 26, 2025

Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward

Budget 2025 secured investment into Nelson Hospital, but the facility will also be the first in the country to get a temporary, modular ward to boost patient capacity during its redevelopment. The news has been welcomed by the city’s mayor who described …

Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
Published on May 26, 2025

Northland Webinar To Give Update On Battle Against Invasive Seaweed Caulerpa

More than 300 people are expected to attend New Zealand’s first major online caulerpa webinar tomorrow, Tuesday 27 May, evening. The groundbreaking Northland-focused online caulerpa hui had 343 registrations and counting on Monday, May 26, morning in what …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 25, 2025

Indian High Commission upholds decision banning critic Sapna Samant from returning home

Dr Sapna Samant was warned in January her Overseas Citizen of India status could be revoked, but she was allowed a written appeal. Photo: Supplied An Indian New Zealander has been stripped of her automatic right to return to her home country, being told …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 24, 2025

Following the rules if you’re planning to be an election candidate

Report by David Hill, for LDR If you’re considering having a crack at local government elections, you’ll need to put down the shades, cat and baby for your candidate photo. Potential candidates are being reminded of a few pitfalls ahead of nominations …

Source: Wellington Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 24, 2025

‘Kids Do Dumb Things’: Principal Speaks Out Against Keyboard Warriors

All schools grapple with ‘‘challenging student behaviour’’, and it is not helped by social media outbursts, a North Canterbury principal says. Rangiora High School principal Bruce Kearney said he felt for his colleagues, after critics took to social media …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

ALLATRA and Creative Society Attend the Salon Dinner Hosted by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C., VA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the evening of May 22, 2025, the esteemed Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan welcomed guests to a special Salon Dinner. This exclusive event, hosted by H.E. Ambassador …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 17:59 GMT

President Cyrill Ramaphosa responds to questions in the National Assembly, 27 May

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, respond to Questions for Oral Replies by Members of the National Assembly, with economic growth and the cost of living among issues for deliberation. The President’s engagement with the National …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 17:21 GMT

Ausable Funds Celebrates Memorial Day

Veteran-owned mutual fund firm honors the service and sacrifice of American Warriors MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ausable Funds International, LLC (“Ausable Funds”), a newly formed mutual fund company owned and …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: 3rd meeting of the G20 Development Working Group

Date: 25 May 2025 Venue: Zimbali Estate, Kwazulu-Natal Distinguished Delegates, Invited Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning! Happy Africa Day! I am pleased to join you this morning as you begin with the third Development Working Group meeting. I …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 10:23 GMT

Top Russian MP instructs Durov to leave France

(MENAFN) A top Russian lawmaker has advised Telegram founder Pavel Durov to leave France immediately, citing serious risks to his freedom after Durov accused French intelligence of trying to manipulate political content on the platform. Earlier in May, …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 22:17 GMT

Governor Stein Honors Memorial Day

Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement in commemoration of Memorial Day: “Throughout our nation’s history, North Carolinians have answered the call to serve our country and protect our freedoms, and this weekend we honor those who paid …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 20:46 GMT

International Luminaries Address TGTE Parliament in Buffalo, New York

“Trump Presidency: Opportunities for Tamil Eelam.” - was the topic of the joint session of the TGTE Senate and Parliament COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International luminaries from Africa, Europe, and North America …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Texas Hyperscale Data Center Site Opens 1,000 MW Power, 1 GW Tesla Megapack Ground Lease

Texas Site Offers 1,000 Megawatts Power and 1 GWh Battery Capacity for Hyperscale AI Data Centers to meet surging AI demand; infrastructure for 2028 operations DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States of …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Is the two-state solution still viable? Saudi Spokesperson Fahad Nazer makes the case.

In this episode of Taking the Edge Off the Middle East, host Brian Katulis sits down with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in the US, to discuss the evolving US-Saudi relationship amid unprecedented regional volatility. Central to …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 21:02 GMT

OSCE launches Regional Task Force on Education for Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Central Asia

As the renewable energy sector in Central Asia grows, so does the need for a skilled and inclusive workforce to support it. In response, the OSCE and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) officially launched the OSCE Regional Task …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 07:26 GMT

Training promotes child-friendly approach for interviewing victims of sexual abuse

Thirty investigators from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Prosecutor’s Office developed skills in trauma-sensitive approaches for interviewing child victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking during a training event on 26-27 May. The OSCE …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Mark Memorial Day with Call to Action on Veteran Homelessness

Highlight Urgent Need for Urgency, Innovation, and Long-Term Partnerships to Address Housing Crisis LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 07:02 GMT

Right To Bear Responds to Wall Street Journal Article with Support from Law Enforcement Today

In response to a recent Wall Street Journal article that mischaracterized self-defense legal protection services as “murder insurance” COLUMBIA, SC, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “The Journal’s portrayal was misleading and …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Tribal & Local Governments Can Now Model Lead Service Line Replacement Costs for Free

CHICAGO, May 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tribal and local governments across the United States now have access to a powerful, free tool designed to tackle one of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges: lead service line replacements. …

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Published on May 25, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

HK Refurbished Stock erweitert Zugang zu Premium-Renewed-Smartphones für lateinamerikanische Großhändler über Hongkong

Lateinamerikanische Großhändler erhalten über Hongkong Zugang zu hochwertigen, generalüberholten Smartphones – zollfrei und mit stabiler Versorgung. GERMANY, May 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Als Reaktion auf die sich verändernde globale …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 00:51 GMT

Middle Class May Finally Catch a Break as U.S. Eyes Major Tax Overhaul: Former White House Insider

BALTIMORE, May 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For over a century, American workers have shouldered the tax burden that fuels the federal government. But that may soon change. According to Jim Rickards—a former White House advisor—Washington insiders are …

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Published on May 24, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Is America’s Comeback Already Underway?

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The headlines paint a bleak picture: national debt, economic uncertainty, and a shrinking middle class. But one former government advisor says the real story is far more optimistic—and virtually no one is …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 16:26 GMT

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 15:18 GMT

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 16:17 GMT

MADD Canada réitère sa demande de sanctions administratives pour les taux d’alcoolémie de 0,05 % à 0,08 % au Québec

MONTRÉAL, 23 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada relance son appel au gouvernement du Québec pour qu'il mette en place des sanctions administratives pour les conducteurs dont le taux d'alcoolémie (TA) est entre 0,05 % et 0,08 %. Toutes les …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 04:54 GMT

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine. “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

WTO to Support the DRC in Ratifying the Trade Facilitation Agreement and the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

The DRC lays the foundation for long-term economic transformation and asserts its role as a strategic player in international trade. KINSHASA, CONGO-KINSHASA, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will …

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Published on May 23, 2025 - 01:13 GMT

EU EASTERN BORDERS: Anti-NGO law proposed in Hungary ― Poland extends controversial asylum law ― Return-focused ...

A Hungarian MP has tabled a legislative proposal aimed at severely restricting the activities of NGOs. Polish MPs have voted overwhelmingly to extend the duration of the controversial new asylum law. The Finnish Immigration Service is planning to pilot a …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

The Rise of Multimodal AI Market: A $4.5 billion Industry Dominated by Tech Giants - Google (US), Microsoft (US), OpenAI ...

Delray Beach, FL, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global Multimodal AI Market is projected to grow from USD 1.0 billion in 2023 to USD 4.5 billion in 2028, at a CAGR of 35.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. …

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