Australia’s police defends the use of capsicum spray against protesters
SYDNEY, Jun 7, 2020, 9News. NSW Police have defended the use of capsicum spray on…
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Harsh prison sentences sought for West Papuan protestors in Indonesia
JAKARTA, Jun 7, 2020, RNZ. The human rights watchdog TAPOL has condemned a demand by…
Mass Black Lives Matter protests across Australia
SYDNEY, Jun 6, 2020, 9News. Protesters inside Sydney’s Central Station have been hit with pepper…
Curfew hours remain in place in Fiji
SUVA, Jun 5, 2020, The Fiji Times. The curfew hours remain in place and must…
New Zealand Pacific residents advised to check in about travel to the Pacific
WELLINGTON, Jun 5, 2020, RNZ. New Zealand-based Pasifika planning to travel to the Pacific are…
[Analytics] India forges alliances amid Chinese aggression
The ‘Joint Declaration on a Shared Vision for Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Between the…
Sex workers could involve limited contact, ‘no group sessions’ and no kissing after pandemic in Australia
CANBERRA, Jun 4, 2020, News.com.au. Sex workers in Australia could operate under a COVID-19-safe framework…
Indonesian court finds Papua internet blackout illegal
JAKARTA, Jun 4, 2020, RNZ. An Indonesian court has ruled the government violated the law…
[Analytics] Historic opportunity to create a more sustainable East Asia
History shows that the deepest economic and social changes occur in the aftermath of major…
Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Vanuatu to be postponed
PORT VILA, Jun 2, 2020, RNZ. Vanuatu’s government has decided to postpone this year’s Pacific…
Black Lives Matter protests takes place in Sydney in wake of US demonstrations
SYDNEY, Jun 2, 2020, News.com.au. Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Sydney…
Govt could boost home constructions and renovations in Australia’s recovery plan
MELBOURNE, Jun 1, 2020, 9News. New home construction and major renovation projects could be boosted…
[Analytics] Second wave or just ripples – what next for the pandemic?
Predicting disease outbreaks has been compared by more than one weary scientist over the years…
Ties with China never been more important: Australian state premier
SYDNEY, Jun 1, 2020, Xinhua. Premier of Australian State of Victoria Daniel Andrews maintained his…
Papua New Guinea opposition leader ruled suspended as case against PM dismissed
PORT MORESBY, Jun 1, 2020, RNZ. Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court has dismissed a case…