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First-ever IOI Asian regional meeting held in Lahore
Published on: October 11, 2025 2:51 AM The Regional Meeting and International Conference 2025, under the auspices of the International Ombudsman Institute (IOI), was held in Lahore, hosted by the Provincial Ombudsman Punjab and IOI Vice President...
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Farmgate Backpackers leads with integrity amid industry challenges
At a time when the agriculture and horticulture industries are again experiencing issues in some southern mainland states, a Bundaberg operation is standing up for workers and farmers. ERLE LEVEY goes to Childers to speak with Bill Darby of...
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Southeast Asian bloc asks Myanmar junta to cease attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructures
ISTANBUL The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has asked Myanmar to stop attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructures. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan visited Myanmar on Thursday in his capacity as ASEAN chair, according...
Monday Briefing: The Pukpuk Treaty
Australia, like most predominantly European settler states, has had a complex relationship with its culturally and racially different neighbours. While Anthony Albanese, like Scott Morrison before him, has laboured to create the image of a strong...
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DOH cites need for psychological first aid in quake-hit areas
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ANG Alliance of Concerned Teachers–Davao Region (ACT-Davao) nanawagan og psychological support alang sa mga magtutudlo ug mga estudyante nunot sa kusog nga 7.4 magnitude nga linog nga miigo sa Manay, Davao Oriental niadtong Oktubre 10, 2025....
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Indonesia showcases local food products at FAO Expo in Rome
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia is promoting its homegrown food products to global markets through the From Seeds to Foods exhibition organized by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome from October 10 to 13, 2025. The country’s...
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Inside Northern Ireland’s Secret Slave Trade: The Hidden Scale of Trafficking
Behind closed doors, across towns and cities in Northern Ireland, people are being forced into labour, sexual exploitation and criminal activity through human trafficking. This week, as we mark Anti-Slavery Week, a special Belfast Live...
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German Film Festival ‘KinoFest 2025’ returns with powerful stories
The Goethe-Institut presents the fourth edition of its annual German film festival, KinoFest, taking place across Southeast Asia and the Pacific from October to November 2025. This year’s program brings the newest German films to audiences in the...
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ASEAN Must Be A Bridge Builder Amid Global Rivalries -- Ramos-Horta
By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can play a greater role as a “bridge builder” to ease tensions between major powers and prevent regional conflicts, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta said. In a special interview on Bernama...
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World : ASEAN Must Be A Bridge Builder Amid Global Rivalries -- Ramos-Horta
By V. Sankara KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN can play a greater role as a “bridge builder” to ease tensions between major powers and prevent regional conflicts, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta said. In a special interview on Bernama...
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Ret. Judge Paredes miuli sa iyang award
Giuli ni Retired Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Meinrado P. Paredes ang iyang “IBP Golden Pillar of Law Award” ngadto sa Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) human niya masayri nga ang mao gihapong pasidungog gihatag kang kanhi Presidente...
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Vietnam to host ASEAN meetings on sports this October
Hanoi (VNA) – The 16th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Sports (SOMS 16), the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Sports (AMMS 8) and related meetings will be held in Hanoi from October 13–17, announced at a press briefing on October 9. Speaking at...
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Kyodo News Digest: Oct. 12, 2025
TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Japan summers lengthened by 3 weeks over 42 yrs: researchers TOKYO - Japanese summers have lengthened by about three weeks over the 42 years from 1982 to...
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Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Australia’s AI drone fighter MQ-28A Ghost Bat
The MQ-28A Ghost Bat is ‘cutting edge’ technology. A new AI powered drone fighter plane designed to operate with crewed aircraft providing additional surveillance and attack capability. The Ghost Bat programme is also ahead of schedule, and...
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Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty
The Indonesian government has responded to Australia and PNG's landmark defence treaty, saying it expects the two nations to "uphold the sovereignty and independence" of Indonesia. In the country's first response to the treaty, which was signed in...
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Letters to the Editor | October 12, 2025
Ban of Tassa – RONALD PRATAP VATULAULAU, BA IT’S about time Fiji FA ban the use of Tassa during major tournaments because it’s a complete nuisance which affects players on the field and spectators watching. Football drug tests – AMINISITAI TORA...
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Trump’s Palestine is worse than mandate Palestine
In September 2025, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a 20-point “peace plan” for Gaza, calling for a ceasefire, the release of Israeli captives and the creation of a US-led, transnational authority of Gaza, including a “stabilization...
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COMMENTARY: Gen Z-led protests are spreading rapidly across globe
Around the world, Gen Z is leading a wave of anti-government protests. It is the most significant spike in global dissent since the Arab Spring 15 years ago, with a geographic reach already to four continents. Though the proximate cause of...
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You can’t outsource a homeland: Gaza and the limits of Trump’s vision
When the full text of President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan was announced September 2025, it promised an end to the bloodshed and the release of hostages at once, and a rapid rebuilding under international management. While the plan was embraced by...
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