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French Polynesia’s Marquesas islands join UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Islands Business · August 20, 2024

Pacific Island experts have welcomed a new international treaty that aims to prevent biopiracy as a major step forward in global efforts to protect indigenous intellectual property, genetic resources and traditional knowledge. There are, however,...

Israel PM Netanyahu's son Yair has a crude response to French President Macron's social media post

The Week ·

France President Emmanuel Macron's stance for a Palestine state has angered Israel but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair Netanyahu took it to a whole new level by openly posting a crude remark in response to Macron's social media...

A Paris-Jerusalem Spat Over a Palestinian State Widens as Netanyahu’s Son Insults Macron

The New York Sun · April 15, 2025

Paris and Jerusalem are attempting to smooth relations after Prime Minister Netanyahu’s son, Yair, insulted President Macron by writing “screw you” over France’s advocacy of a Palestinian state at the United Nations. Mr. Macron said last week that...

Netanyahu and Macron speak after Israeli PM son's 'screw you' outburst

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) · April 15, 2025

Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken directly for the first time since the French President suggested his country could recognise a Palestinian state this year — comments which prompted a fiery response from the Israeli leader's son....

Is the US a reliable partner? NZ Defence Minister on security ties

1News ·

The United States is "going through a bit of a shakedown" but remains a "reliable security partner," says Defence Minister Judith Collins, as she stresses the importance of the Government's new $12 billion defence capability plan. Earlier this...

From 'Screw you' Macron to strip club scandal: Everything about Yair Netanyahu and his SUPER CONTROVERSIAL life

WION · April 15, 2025

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's elder son, Yair Netanyahu, is once again in the headlines, this time for lashing out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his statement that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state within months. "Screw you!"...

Colonial legacy under fire at UN forum as BIG pushes for global decolonization agenda [PHOTO]

AzerNews · April 15, 2025

The 4th session of the Permanent Forum of Peoples of African Descent has officially begun at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on confronting the global legacy of slavery and colonialism, Azernews reports. The forum, established by a UN...

‘Screw You’: Yair Netanyahu Attacks Macron amid France’s Recognition Plans

The Palestine Chronicle · April 14, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: Jacque Parquier, via Wikimedia Commons) By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a recent interview, Macron said France was planning to recognize a Palestinian state and could do so at an upcoming conference in...

Netanyahu, son take jab at France's Macron over Palestine remarks

Sabah · April 14, 2025

Tensions between Israel and France escalated over the weekend after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his son, Yair Netanyahu, launched a verbal attack on French President Emmanuel Macron for advocating recognition of a Palestinian...

New in Cruise: Executive Insight, New Terminal and New Ships

Travel Agent Central · April 14, 2025

Last week, more than 3,000 leaders and staff from cruise lines, shipyards, maritime groups, national tourism boards, destinations, supply companies, travel agencies and media gathered at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Florida for...

Netanyahu supports ‘true Zionist’ son who said 'screw you!' to France’s Macron

Middle East Monitor · April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday expressed his support for his son Yair after Yair insulted French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state as early as June. On...

‘Screw you!’: Netanyahu’s son lashes out at French president over Palestinian state

The Times of Israel · April 13, 2025

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lashed out crudely at French President Emmanuel Macron after he said Paris could recognize a Palestinian state within months. “Screw you!” the younger Netanyahu wrote in English on the...

‘Stop neo-imperialism’: Netanyahu’s son blasts French President Macron on social media

Mathrubhumi · April 13, 2025

Tel Aviv: Yair Netanyahu, the outspoken son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparked controversy on social media after responding to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent statements supporting potential recognition of a...

Opinion – Europe’s Need for an Indo-Pacific Strategy

E-International Relations · April 12, 2025

The Indo-Pacific region is emerging as a center-point of trade, innovation, and several brewing conflicts that could intertwine the global community. Various countries in the European continent currently have economic, diplomatic, and military...

Hokulea, Hikianalia crew members receive warm welcome at sacred site

Hawaii News Now · July 14, 2025

On June 24, 2025, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrived at their first stop in French Polynesia after relaunching the Moananuiākea Voyage’s four-year circumnavigation of the Pacific. HNN’s Mahealani Richardson and photographer Jon Suyat were there to...

Yair Netanyahu to Macron: 'Screw you! Stop the neo imperialism of France in west Africa!'

The Jerusalem Post · April 13, 2025

Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, responded on Saturday to a post on X by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he outlined his position on Gaza. The post called for the independence of multiple French territories and...

Oceania Currents 12. Nuclear Testing in the Pacific: Truth-telling and Collective Memory

Pacific Islands Report · April 10, 2025

Between 1946 and 1996, the US, Great Britain and France tested over 300 nuclear weapons in the Pacific. The legacies of those nuclear weapons tests continue to affect Pacific Islanders and Islands today. In this episode, we speak with Nic...

Baku Initiative Group responds to French Foreign Minister

APA · April 11, 2025

"Instead of fulfilling its international obligations, a false enemy image is being created in the form of the Baku Initiative Group" The Baku Initiative Group has responded to the French Foreign Minister, APA reports. Abbas Abbasov, executive...

Endangered Seabird Returns To Pacific Island For First Time In Over 100 Years

IFL Science · January 2, 2025

After invasive rats caused their disappearance from the island of Kamaka over a century ago, Polynesian storm-petrels have now been spotted returning to the area, with the hopes that the site will become a safe haven for the endangered seabirds to...

Save hundreds on a South Korea holiday, plus more travel deals

Nine · July 18, 2025

South Korea is fast becoming a hot destination for Aussie travellers seeking a fun, fulfilling holiday without having to fly too far. It's got delicious food, a staggering amount of history, a fascinating modern culture, great nature experiences,...