Pacific news in brief for 13 May

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Mon, May 26, 2025

[ Mon, May 26th ] - ThePrint

Political slugfest breaks out as first monsoon showers in Mumbai bring misery

[ Mon, May 26th ] - tyla

Elon Musk reveals he'll be sleeping in 'factory r .. ancing himself from politics amid Trump 'breakup'

[ Mon, May 26th ] - Insider

Elon Musk says he's stepping back from DOGE and p .. ics. That doesn't mean he's disappearing from DC.

[ Mon, May 26th ] - CNN

Trump lashes out at political opponents and judges in Memorial Day post | CNN Politics

[ Mon, May 26th ] - BBC

Scotland's papers: Knife crime call and ferry firm fears

Sun, May 25, 2025

[ Sun, May 25th ] - MSNBC

'This is political fairy smut': Biden's granddaughter slams new book on his mental decline

[ Sun, May 25th ] - BBC

I learnt government was suing me on the news - Nigerian senator

[ Sun, May 25th ] - CNN

Jeanine Pirro steps into spotlight with response .. urders of Israeli embassy staffers | CNN Politics

[ Sun, May 25th ] - Moneycontrol

Elon Musk retreats from politics, refocuses on Tesla and Mars as backlash mounts

[ Sun, May 25th ] - AFP

Bangladesh's Yunus seeks unity with fresh political talks

[ Sun, May 25th ] - RepublicWorld

Bangladesh's Regime Change Leaves Washington in a Bind as China Gains the Upper Hand

Sat, May 24, 2025

[ Sat, May 24th ] - CNN

Less engaged voters were key to Trump's 2024 victory, new analysis finds | CNN Politics

Fri, May 23, 2025

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - Townhall

Tim Walz Is for Some Reason Still Ranting About 'Authoritarianism'

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - legit

"It's no longer news": Gov Eno confirms defection from PDP in trending video

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - ESPN

IndyCar exploring governance without Penske

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - CNN

Analysis: World leaders have a huge new problem: Trump's Oval Office smackdowns | CNN Politics

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - WHTM

How the federal courts work, and why their independence is paramount

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - Reuters

With polygraphs and probes, Trump administration chases even minor leaks

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - wjla

[ Fri, May 23rd ] - ThePrint

Bangladesh's Yunus threatens to quit amid growing political uncertainty

Thu, May 22, 2025

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - KLCC

Oregon lawmakers are now considering a 'cap-and-trade' program to fund roads, wildfire prevention

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - OPB

'OPB Politics Now': An inside look at how OPB covers the Oregon Capitol

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - Parade

Bruce Springsteen Issues Surprise Release With Bold Political Statement

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - Patch

Newsom: Trans Kids Playing Sports Is 'Deeply Unfair'

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - fingerlakes1

Hochul slams DOJ probes as political attacks | Fingerlakes1.com

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - ThePrint

Highway collapse triggers political storm in Kerala, CM says state PWD has no role

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - Newsweek

No Tax on Tips: When Does it Start and Who Benefits?

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - RealClearPolitics

Republicans Control It All -- And Still No Fiscal Restraint

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - Reuters

Trump's government overhaul on the line in court hearing over mass layoffs

[ Thu, May 22nd ] - CNN

Trump brings emergency appeal over mass firings to Supreme Court | CNN Politics

Wed, May 21, 2025

[ Wed, May 21st ] - Futurism

After Leaving the Government in Ruins, Elon Musk Says He's Giving Up on Politics

[ Wed, May 21st ] - MassLive

Biden relative calls new book 'political fairy smut' after cancer diagnosis

[ Wed, May 21st ] - CNN

On GPS: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on the erosion of character in America | CNN Politics

[ Wed, May 21st ] - Forbes

How To Stay Cybersecure As Policies (And Politics) Change

[ Wed, May 21st ] - Townhall

WaPo's Article on Fired Government Workers Is Unintentionally Hilarious

[ Wed, May 21st ] - Patch

DOJ Investigating Andrew Cuomo Over COVID Nursing Home Decision

[ Wed, May 21st ] - ThePrint

Cong leaders 'belittling' govt's efforts in race to gain popularity in Pak: BJP

[ Wed, May 21st ] - KY3

New government plaza in Christian County hopes to .. ove government offices and attract new businesses

[ Wed, May 21st ] - BBC

BCP Council considers creating new level of government

[ Wed, May 21st ] - Politico

Inside Congress Live

Tue, May 20, 2025

[ Tue, May 20th ] - CNN

Justice Department opens investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo | CNN Politics

[ Tue, May 20th ] - Patch

4 Recent Head-Scratching Moments From CA Governor Newsom

[ Tue, May 20th ] - Yahoo

Bluegrass Politics: Meet the Herald-Leader journalist covering KY political scene

[ Tue, May 20th ] - Charter97

Musk Has Said He Will Cut Back On His Donations To Politics

[ Tue, May 20th ] - ThePrint

Protests in Manipur after security forces cover state's name on govt bus carrying journalists

[ Tue, May 20th ] - Townhall

Watch: How the Trump Administration Is Circumventing California's 'Sanctuary' Policies

[ Tue, May 20th ] - Salon

The next stage of our democracy crisis: competitive authoritarianism

Mon, May 19, 2025

[ Mon, May 19th ] - Truthout

A Fraction of What We Pay in Fossil Fuel Subsidies Could Fund a Just Transition

[ Mon, May 19th ] - legit

$TRUMP dinner blurs lines between profit and politics

[ Mon, May 19th ] - CNN

Secret nose job allegations, 'Rolexgate,' and the curse of the Peruvian presidency

Sun, May 18, 2025

[ Sun, May 18th ] - ThePrint

Belgium set for new government after months of negotiations -VRT News

[ Sun, May 18th ] - CNN

Inside Kamala Harris' deliberations over her political future | CNN Politics

Sat, May 17, 2025

[ Sat, May 17th ] - NewsNation

Starliner astronauts avoid engaging in politics about their return

[ Sat, May 17th ] - Time

WorldPride Is About to Collide With Donald Trump's Washington

[ Sat, May 17th ] - dw

Hungary's Orban plans 'transparency law' to muzzle critics - DW - 05/17/2025

[ Sat, May 17th ] - CNN

May 16, 2025 - Trump Middle East trip and presidency news | CNN Politics

Fri, May 16, 2025

[ Fri, May 16th ] - KCUR

Protesters at Missouri Capitol vow to fight back against Republicans on abortion and sick leave

[ Fri, May 16th ] - ABC7

Gov. Gavin Newsom tries to rebrand himself ahead of a potential presidential run

[ Fri, May 16th ] - BBC

North Yorkshire MPs to lobby government over new housing targets

[ Fri, May 16th ] - CNN

Jeanine Pirro sworn in as DC's top federal prosecutor | CNN Politics

Thu, May 15, 2025

[ Thu, May 15th ] - KCUR

Chiefs and Royals stadium funding falls casualty to Missouri Senate breakdown

[ Thu, May 15th ] - dw

Media freedom: Diplomacy matters

[ Thu, May 15th ] - RepublicWorld

'New Coalition Govt is United in Tackling Unemployment,' Says South African President

[ Thu, May 15th ] - CNN

What to know about immigration to the US, in charts and maps | CNN Politics

[ Thu, May 15th ] - AFP

Eurovision voting: when politics and kitsch converge

[ Thu, May 15th ] - Newsweek

Amazon plays down tariffs plan White House called "hostile and political"

[ Thu, May 15th ] - ABC

Deported Venezuelan mother accuses US government of 'kidnapping' her child

[ Thu, May 15th ] - Mashable

Report: Government messages on modded Signal clone Telemessage got hacked

[ Thu, May 15th ] - LAist

California budget is $12 billion in the red amid Trump tariffs and rising costs

Wed, May 14, 2025

[ Wed, May 14th ] - WFTV

John Morgan announces creation of new political party, hints at future ambitions

[ Wed, May 14th ] - Time

How the Iran-Contra Scandal Impacts American Politics Today

[ Wed, May 14th ] - BBC

'Not Labour enough': MPs' despair at voters' verdict on government

[ Wed, May 14th ] - PBS

KLRU News Briefs | Texas Tribune Roundup: Political Debates & Medical Coverage

[ Wed, May 14th ] - LancasterOnline

NONPROFIT ARTICLES OF INCOPORATION Nonprofit Arti .. of Incoporation were filed with the Department of

[ Wed, May 14th ] - ThePrint

Megatron IT Services Launches AI-Powered Platform to Revolutionize Political Intelligence

[ Wed, May 14th ] - dw

Mali's military government dissolves all political parties - DW - 05/14/2025

[ Wed, May 14th ] - CNN

Trump administration to halt new research grants .. itical ideology and academic freedom flares | CNN

[ Wed, May 14th ] - legit

Mali's military government bans all political parties

[ Wed, May 14th ] - KCUR

Former Missouri Gov. and U.S. Sen. Kit Bond, a giant of the Republican Party, dies at 86

[ Wed, May 14th ] - devdiscourse

Hong Kong's National Security Crackdown: Chow Hang-tung Arrested | Politics

[ Wed, May 14th ] - Politico

Average earners' tax bills would fall under House tax package, forecasters say

Tue, May 13, 2025

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Newsweek

Nigel Farage's reform, backed by Trump, Musk, triggers political earthquake

[ Tue, May 13th ] - ThePrint

Mali's military rulers formally dissolve political parties

[ Tue, May 13th ] - AFP

Mali dissolves political parties in blow to junta critics

[ Tue, May 13th ] - The News-Gazette

Activists shout 'Shame!' as Iowa Senate ends week without debating eminent domain

[ Tue, May 13th ] - WISH-TV

'All INdiana Politics' | Jan. 19, 2025

[ Tue, May 13th ] - The Hans India

Eventful Wednesday in Bengal with parallel programmes by CM and LoP

[ Tue, May 13th ] - LancasterOnline

Articles of Incorporation: Notice is hereby given that JUNE AND FRIENDS, INC. filed articles of

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Get to know Hope Karnopp, trending politics reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

[ Tue, May 13th ] - dw

How the Kashmir conflict impacts Indian, Pakistani politics

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Associated Press News

Germany bans the largest 'Reich citizen' group and arrests 4 leaders

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Fortune

British government under fire from hundreds of ar .. pa and Paul McCartney over AI copyright exception

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Clearing encampments looks good polit .. lly. But criminalizing homelessness is bad policy

[ Tue, May 13th ] - RepublicWorld

After Brief 'Support Nation' Stance, Congress Begins Politicizing Operation Sindoor

[ Tue, May 13th ] - CNN

April 25, 2025 - Donald Trump presidency news | CNN Politics

[ Tue, May 13th ] - BBC

County awaits political future after elections

[ Tue, May 13th ] - WTOP News

Bangladesh's interim government strips former rul .. f registration, barring it from polls - WTOP News

[ Tue, May 13th ] - The Economist

Trump's Salvadoran prison warden visits | Latest US politics news from The Economist

[ Tue, May 13th ] - The New York Times

Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics

[ Tue, May 13th ] - NDTV

NDTV Explains: The Caste Census Roller Coaster In Indian Politics

[ Tue, May 13th ] - The Raw Story

Nicolle Wallace spots 'slow-moving political asteroid about to hit the Republican Party'

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Associated Press

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:30 a.m. GMT

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Cowboy State Daily

Daily Cartoon 2: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Politico

Senate confirms Pulte as top housing regulator, with market's future at stake

[ Tue, May 13th ] - Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/13/25

Mon, May 12, 2025

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The News-Gazette

Government Notes: Eastern Iowa cities host Bike to Work Week events

[ Mon, May 12th ] - rnz

Pacific news in brief for 13 May

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Texas Public Radio

Mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones endorsed by current, former San Antonio and national leaders

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 03/19/25

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WCAX3

802 News: America's 'creep towards authoritarianism'

[ Mon, May 12th ] - RepublicWorld

Saini Government in Minority? Congress Demands Fresh Polls, CM Hi

[ Mon, May 12th ] - BBC

UK Pride groups suspend involvement of political parties

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The Straits Times

Hope, apprehension and politics: Cardinals search for new pope

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WPIX New York City, NY

PIX on Politics Daily: New York State's Involuntary Commitment Law

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WISH-TV

'All INdiana Politics' | May 11, 2025

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Madison.com

New pope previously served on governing board at Tulsa's Cascia Hall

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Newsweek

Please and thank you: What does it cost to be polite to ChatGPT?

[ Mon, May 12th ] - AFP

First US pope shared articles critical of Trump, Vance

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The Daily Telegraph

Merz tells US to stay out of German politics ahead of first Trump call

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Phys.org

Extreme turnover of Latin American legislators highlights political instability in the region

[ Mon, May 12th ] - StamfordAdvocate

Pandas and politics ? from World War II to the Cold War, zoos have always been ideological

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WKRG

Woman injured in Government Street car crash

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The New Zealand Herald

'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attac .. n female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond

[ Mon, May 12th ] - CNN

Lawmaker describes the moment 'chaos ensued' at ICE confrontation in Newark | CNN Politics

[ Mon, May 12th ] - London Evening Standard

Accurate information 'under greater threat than ever' from misinformation

[ Mon, May 12th ] - KSTP-TV

AP Top Political News at 10:16 a.m. EDT

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Vox

Is your brain your political destiny?

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The Economist

Republicans propose health-care cuts | Latest US politics news from The Economist

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Tacoma News Tribune

Local impacts of Trump-era policies in Washington state

[ Mon, May 12th ] - dpa international

Friedrich Merz: High-flying conservative at summit of German politics

[ Mon, May 12th ] - The Independent

UK politics live: Starmer vows to 'take back cont .. borders' as he unveils tighter immigration rules

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Fox News

Government accountability expert tells '60 Minute .. ud 'is not a political issue,' optimistic on DOGE

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WTOP News

Albanian preliminary election results show Socialists ahead - WTOP News

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Business Insider

Amazon says it won't display tariff costs. It still exploded into a political issue.

[ Mon, May 12th ] - MSNBC

'Political malpractice': Republicans hide as Trump's tariff policies start to impact consumers

[ Mon, May 12th ] - KWQC

WATCH: Former legislator wants focus on workers not 'Washington politics'

[ Mon, May 12th ] - NME

AURORA on art, 'Adolescence' and activism: "Politics have a place in music, movies and art"

[ Mon, May 12th ] - PBS

NJ Spotlight News | AC politics jolted again after mayor and wife charged | Season 2024

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Patch

REAL ID Deadline Down To 7 Months: 5 Things To Know In CT

[ Mon, May 12th ] - reuters.com

Mali suspends political activities ahead of planned protest

[ Mon, May 12th ] - WJZY

Is your name extinct now? Federal government releases new baby name popularity data

[ Mon, May 12th ] - Dallas Morning News

Ochre House satirizes political landscape in new play about narcissistic oligarch

Sun, May 11, 2025

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Nigerian Tribune

WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu's near-empty treasury comment, .. ss failure, wave of defections, other top stories

[ Sun, May 11th ] - The Financial Times

What students should know about UK and US politics

[ Sun, May 11th ] - The New York Times

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Plans for Mass Layoffs and Program Closures

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Cowboy State Daily

Daily Cartoon 2: Monday, May 12, 2025

[ Sun, May 11th ] - WTOP News

A Republican push to sell public lands in the West is reigniting a political fight - WTOP News

[ Sun, May 11th ] - The Independent

Everything the UK can now sell and buy from the US after Trump trade deal

[ Sun, May 11th ] - WDIO

'Beacon of freedom' dims as US initiatives that promote democracy abroad wither under Trump

[ Sun, May 11th ] - The New Zealand Herald

The Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey

[ Sun, May 11th ] - NJ.com

What counts as a 'bribe' of a political candidate? N.J. lawmakers push for new definition.

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Politico

'This is a hostile and political act': White House slams Amazon amid tariff standoff

[ Sun, May 11th ] - CBS News

Kamala Harris makes Met Gala debut, says art and politics are related

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Morning Call PA

Browse political cartoons for the week of May 5

[ Sun, May 11th ] - MSNBC

Why are Trump supporters still backing tariffs? 'Desire' for 'action' at the government

[ Sun, May 11th ] - PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Primary results show strength of NJ political machines | Season 2024

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Seattle Times

University presidents in WA slam Trump's 'political interference'

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Fox News

U.S. News & World Report retracts AP article abou .. veteran Zachary Young, but AP stands by the story

[ Sun, May 11th ] - TheWrap

Donald Trump Responds to New Articles of Impeachm .. First 100 Days Speech: 'What the Hell Did I Do?'

[ Sun, May 11th ] - WGME

Trump's mass deportation plan escalates political tensions

[ Sun, May 11th ] - NBC Connecticut

Inside the salacious scandal that derailed Jeanine Pirro's political career

[ Sun, May 11th ] - CNN

Trump says US to stop strikes on Houthis in Yemen | CNN Politics

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Reuters

US lawmakers question Musk's dual role at SpaceX and government agency

[ Sun, May 11th ] - New York Magazine

Trump's Agenda Will Hammer State and Local Governments

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Raleigh News & Observer

What the latest NC Supreme Court election ruling means for voters

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Los Angeles Times

America's long history of checks and balances is being tested by Trump like rarely before

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Seeking Alpha

Politics And The Markets 05/11/25

[ Sun, May 11th ] - Associated Press

Asian Politics Headlines at 4:32 a.m. GMT

Sat, May 10, 2025

[ Sat, May 10th ] - NewsNation

Trump still enjoying political honeymoon: Axios co-founder

[ Sat, May 10th ] - Berkshire Eagle

Pacific news in brief for 13 May

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^{Published in Politics and Government on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 22:40 GMT by}

A round-up of news from around the region, including calls for compulsory M
?ori language education alongside English in the Cook Islands.

On 13 May, several significant events were reported across the Pacific. In Papua New Guinea, a state of emergency was declared in the capital, Port Moresby, following riots sparked by a police strike over pay, leading to widespread looting and at least 15 deaths. In Fiji, the government announced plans to establish a new university focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to boost the nation's technological advancement. Meanwhile, in the Solomon Islands, the government signed a new security pact with China, raising concerns among Western nations about increasing Chinese influence in the region. Additionally, Vanuatu's parliament passed a motion of no confidence against the prime minister, leading to political instability in the country.

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