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Netanyahu supports ‘true Zionist’ son who said 'screw you!' to France’s Macron
Middle East Monitor
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April 14, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday expressed his support for his son Yair after Yair insulted French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state as early as June. On...
‘Screw you!’: Netanyahu’s son lashes out at French president over Palestinian state
The Times of Israel
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April 13, 2025
Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lashed out crudely at French President Emmanuel Macron after he said Paris could recognize a Palestinian state within months. “Screw you!” the younger Netanyahu wrote in English on the...
‘Stop neo-imperialism’: Netanyahu’s son blasts French President Macron on social media
Mathrubhumi
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April 13, 2025
Tel Aviv: Yair Netanyahu, the outspoken son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparked controversy on social media after responding to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent statements supporting potential recognition of a...
Opinion – Europe’s Need for an Indo-Pacific Strategy
E-International Relations
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April 12, 2025
The Indo-Pacific region is emerging as a center-point of trade, innovation, and several brewing conflicts that could intertwine the global community. Various countries in the European continent currently have economic, diplomatic, and military...
Yair Netanyahu to Macron: 'Screw you! Stop the neo imperialism of France in west Africa!'
The Jerusalem Post
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April 13, 2025
Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responded on Saturday to a post on X by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he outlined his position on Gaza. The post called for the independence of multiple French territories and...
A splendid new biography of Gauguin separates man from myth
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 6, 2025
For much of his life, Paul Gauguin railed against the deadening effects of bourgeois domesticity. But as Sue Prideaux writes in “Wild Thing,” her terrific new biography of the artist, for about a decade early in his career the self-proclaimed...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Nov. 28 – Dec. 5, 2024
Pacific Islands Report
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December 6, 2024
Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security ‘Respect our sovereignty,’ Palau tells China ahead of Taiwanese president’s Pacific tour (PACNEWS/Benar News) Taiwan president visits Guam, strengthens ties (MBJ) Taiwan president’s visit...
Oceania Currents 12. Nuclear Testing in the Pacific: Truth-telling and Collective Memory
Pacific Islands Report
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April 10, 2025
Between 1946 and 1996, the US, Great Britain and France tested over 300 nuclear weapons in the Pacific. The legacies of those nuclear weapons tests continue to affect Pacific Islanders and Islands today. In this episode, we speak with Nic...
French Polynesia: Airport firefighters and civil servants holding indefinite strike across territory as of Dec. 6
Crisis24
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Authorities are responding to reports of a shooting at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as of the evening of Dec. 6. Police have placed the mall on lockdown and are evacuating the building. There have been no reports of casualties....
Baku Initiative Group responds to French Foreign Minister
APA
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April 11, 2025
"Instead of fulfilling its international obligations, a false enemy image is being created in the form of the Baku Initiative Group" The Baku Initiative Group has responded to the French Foreign Minister, APA reports. Abbas Abbasov, executive...
Groundwater discharge found to alter coral reef ecosystems
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
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July 1, 2025
Reading time: 3 minutesCoral reef from a lagoon reef in Moʻorea, French Polynesia (Photo credit: Nyssa Silbiger) Groundwater directly affects water chemistry in coral reefs and triggers a cascade of changes in the coastal ecosystem, according to a...
School holiday: Measles and mozzie travel warning
SunLive
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April 11, 2025
Crossing the ditch for the school holidays? Or perhaps heading to the Pacific for some sunshine? Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is reminding New Zealanders that with measles outbreaks happening in many popular holiday destinations – including...
The ultimate first-timer’s guide to island hopping in French Polynesia
Out Traveler
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January 7, 2025
Captivated by French Polynesia French Polynesia and The Islands of Tahiti are one and the same – a true tropical paradise Courtesy Grégoire Le Bacon I often get asked, “Where’s a place you’d want to return?” And since visiting in May this year,...
Cyclone-Ready Cruising: Lessons from the Pacific Islands
Cruising World
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January 13, 2025
Pitufa anchored inside our cyclone hole in Vanua Balavu, Lau Group, Fiji Islands. Note the narrow entrance, clear bottom and numerous anchoring options. Birgit Hackl Watch out for that branch!” Christian hurried to the starboard side, boat hook...
Sustainability in hospitality: a profitable imperative
Hospitality News Magazine
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July 8, 2025
Sustainability in hospitality is no longer optional; it is a core strategy for long-term profitability. Hotels implementing sustainable practices are not only reducing environmental risks but also improving operational efficiency. This article...
World’s best all-inclusive holiday resorts revealed – with private beaches, huge waterparks and affordable stays
The Sun
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April 10, 2025
NOT sure where to go on your next all-inclusive holiday? Well, On the Beach has unveiled the best resorts. From swim-up bars to waterparks, private beaches and kids' clubs, check out these incredible all-inclusive stays from around the world. 13...
Canadian Government Issues Its Latest Health Warning To This Country
The Travel
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April 10, 2025
Credit to the government of Canada for actively updating travel advisories around the world on a daily basis. We recently saw the Canadian government reaffirm its "Avoid All Travel" warning to Haiti. The country is still in a state of emergency....
Spotted Sony Xperia 1 VII and 10 VII model numbers hint at improved US release prospect
Notebook Check
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April 8, 2025
Concerns about Sony further trimming down its Xperia line can be put to the side for now, as model numbers for two different devices, probably the Sony Xperia 1 VII and 10 VII, have been spotted on the website for Vini – a telecommunications...
33 percent of Solomon Islands population have no access to basic drinking water, amongst lowest in world
Islands Business
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April 1, 2025
French Polynesia’s president has issued a stark warning over the risks of deep-sea mining, saying it will be allowed in his territory “over my dead body” as he argues the potential for environmental damage outweighs any benefits. Moetai...
Juniors shine at Pacific Oceania tournament
The National
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THE 2025 Pacific Oceania Junior Championships (POJC) in Fiji saw impressive performances from Team Papua New Guinea as they advanced through semifinal and quarterfinal rounds in both singles and doubles matches. The national junior tennis team,...