Region
Ramos-Horta: ‘I never asked Kissinger to apologize’ for Indonesian invasion
Timorese President says he does not resent U.S. for supporting Jakarta’s 1975 takeover of former Portuguese colony.
Pacific
Pacific islanders seek big profits from budding medical cannabis trade
2023-12-01Small island nations in the region are hoping to tap into a multibillion-dollar global market.
Pacific
Samoa wanted Chinese tourists – it got a dreamer and grifters instead
2023-11-29Finance minister who took part in unauthorized launch of cryptocurrency exchange was replaced in September.
Indonesia
Indonesian court rejects challenge to decision clearing president’s son as VP candidate
The Constitutional Court ruled 8-0 against a petition seeking to overturn its much-criticized October ruling.
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