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Asia Pacific Report
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Al Jazeera – its vital place in the global media landscape is more important than ever

November 3, 2026

COMMENTARY: By Mohamed Hassan From the moment I first became conscious of my identity as an Arab, Al Jazeera was in the background. It was as vital to my upbringing as SpaceToon, Captain Majid and Ramadan soap operas, a familiar presence on the TV sets of every family gathering, every diaspora grocery store and barbershop,

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Keith Rankin Analysis – Gerrymandering and Dummymandering: USA and New Zealand

November 2, 2026

Keith Rankin writes; Re the US Senate, the elections there may not see such a large 'blue wave', because the way that repugnant personality politics influences the Senate rather more than it influences the House; in the United States. Though in New Zealand we are seeing more of this kind of negative politics – especially directed at the two authentically Left parties.

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Keith Rankin Analysis – Strategy Scenarios for Voting in New Zealand in 2026

November 2, 2026

Keith Rankin writes; The actual election results will reflect a mix of these less-strategic and more-strategic scenarios. Whatever that mix turns out to be, there should be no reason for panic. New Zealanders are good at adapting in the medium term, and accepting the legal result in the immediate-term.

Asia Pacific Report
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Fiji PM Rabuka delays vote on Constitution Bill after mounting pressure

November 2, 2026

By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given in to public pressure and decided to extend the timeline for a major constitutional reform process only a day after he confirmed that he would table a bill to change the country’s constitution. In a complete U-turn from his position on tabling