A la veille de la semaine des cultures et des identités LGBTQI+, c'est un témoignage édifiant qui illustre, malgré une certaine tolérance de la société polynésienne, les pensées suicidaires des personnes transgenres ou transexuelles qui sont ouvertement rejetées

Singapore welcomes the agreement by Israel and Hamas to commence the first phase of US President Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the conflict in Gaza, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said. In a statement on Thursday night (Oct 9), an MFA spokesperson said the ceasefire and release of hostages «will bring great relief» to the people in Gaza and Israel. «Singapore commends the leadership of President Trump and the tireless efforts of all the mediators involved, especially the US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye, who have been instrumental in securing this agreement,» the ministry said.MFA also urged all parties to make further progress towards resolving outstanding issues in subsequent phases.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said he welcomes the agreement by Israel and Hamas to commence the first phase of US President Donald Trump's proposed plan to end the Gaza conflict. In a Facebook post on Friday (Oct 10), PM Wong said that “it has been two long years” since the Oct 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas. “Far too many lives have been lost, and the suffering has been immense”, said PM Wong.He also acknowledged the role of US President Donald Trump and the regional intermediaries.“I commend the leadership of President Donald Trump, and the invaluable efforts of Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye in helping to achieve this breakthrough”. PM Wong added that the “road ahead will not be easy” and hopes that Israel and Hamas will soon reach a final agreement so that Gazans can begin to rebuild their lives and homes.

Stérilisation, identification, soins des animaux de compagnie mais aussi opérations d’euthanasie: Au total, 2 548 animaux seront pris en charge en 2026 via ces campagnes dans les archipels des Îles de la Société et des Tuamotu, pour un coût moyen de 10 510 FCP par animal

President of the PENAMA Provincial Government Council (PPGC), Charlot Tabi Gerian, said one of his main priorities as the new President is to develop a corporate plan for the province.

Dr Vincent Lebot, who has dedicated his life to researching Vanuatu’s agricultural products, says there is no direct government investment in kava, with most investments coming from the private sector and external donors. Yet kava remains by far the country’s…

The Vanuatu National Workers Union (VNWU) has strongly opposed the latest proposal by the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) to amend the VNPF law by eliminating severance pay and instead increasing employer contributions to the Vanuatu National Provident…

The Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), in partnership with the New Zealand–funded Business Link Pacific (BLP) programme, has introduced a new grant initiative to support micro and small enterprises in Port Vila affected by the 2024 earthquake.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has invoked Section 57 of the Constitution to transfer the Director General (DG) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Noah Patrick Kouback, to the Ministry of Fisheries yesterday. The decision…

President Donald Trump on Thursday credited several Middle Eastern and global leaders for helping secure the first phase of a deal in hopes of ending the two-year war.

Officials in Oregon and Illinois had challenged the Trump administration’s push to dispatch the National Guard in both states.

A youth from Hisar, Sonu, is feared dead in the Russia-Ukraine war, with his companion Aman missing since September 22. Both men were reportedly deceived into joining the Russian army after going to Russia for a foreign language course. Families have sought help from the MHA and the Indian embassy in Moscow.

The death toll from adulterated cough syrup reached 23 after two more children died of renal failure. Police arrested the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, which manufactured the contaminated Coldrif medicine. Investigations revealed the syrup was laced with DEG, an industrial solvent, leading to widespread seizures and a political blame game between state governments.

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai stated he and Justice K. Vinod Chandran were shocked by a lawyer's shoe-throwing attempt on October 6, calling it a «forgotten chapter.» The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, occurred while the CJI was hearing environmental clearance review pleas. Former Justice Markandey Katju, however, suggested the CJI's remarks about Lord Vishnu invited the incident.

Kiev will need over $2 billion in emergency gas imports to avert a winter energy crisis, Bloomberg has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Les équipages tahitiens se préparent pour la mythique Moloka’i Hoe. Avec plusieurs formations sur la ligne de départ, Shell Va’a, grand favori, vise une 14ᵉ victoire, tandis que d’autres équipes locales, comme To’atai et Popora te Hoe Mamu, sont prêtes à tout donner pour se distinguer.

Des travaux qui causent des nuisances sonores à longueur de journée. C’est ce que dénoncent les habitants de la servitude Dexter située au pk 26 à Paea. Ce chantier serait destiné à tracer une route agricole, mais les riverains soupçonnent une extraction industrielle de roche.

Rajasthan has enacted a new anti-conversion law, mandating advance notice for inter-religious weddings and imposing severe penalties for forced conversions. The legislation, which includes lengthy prison terms and substantial fines, particularly for offenses involving vulnerable groups, is described as the strictest in the nation.

Participants from around the world are encouraged to share their vision of the future Read Full Article at RT.com

Deliveries of the long-range missiles to Kiev would erase all the recent Russia-US diplomatic gains, Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s forces released the toxic gas in an attempt to slow Russian advance, according to the Defense Ministry in Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Madrid has been the only “laggard” in the bloc’s push to increase military spending, according to the US president Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has long maintained that establishing a Palestinian state is the only way to achieve lasting peace in the region Read Full Article at RT.com

The landmark agreement commits both countries to «meet the common danger» in the event of an armed attack on either. With that, questions have been raised about Australia's role if the conflict in West Papua escalates. 

The White House has yet to engage Democrats on ending the government shutdown, despite the potential political ramifications of the closure.

The bill, presented to parliament on Wednesday, would see those wearing the garment in shops, offices, schools and universities fined between £260 and £2,600.