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May 18, 2026
ANALYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The eighth floor of the Tempo building in Jakarta became the setting for a gathering rich with meaning. What brought together community leaders, politicians, academics, religious figures, journalists, and the family of the late Thom Beanal was not merely a book launch. It was an earnest attempt to revisit ... <a title="Thom Beanal – saluting a human rights legacy for Papua’s ‘father’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/thom-beanal-saluting-a-human-rights-legacy-for-papuas-father/" aria-label="Read more about Thom Beanal – saluting a human rights legacy for Papua’s ‘father’">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2026
University of Sydney’s vice-chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the institution’s antisemitism training programme, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. The first of a two-part series on Zionist influence in Australian universities for Michael West Media. By Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters in Sydney The person chosen for the role of ... <a title="Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/sydney-uni-appoints-antisemitism-lecturer-forgets-to-tell-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Asia Pacific Report As tensions rose ahead of Easter, US President Donald Trump publicly criticised Pope Leo XIV, accusing the pontiff of “interfering in political matters he does not fully understand”. During a rally, Trump reportedly said: “The Vatican should focus on religion, not tell strong nations how they should defend themselves. America will always ... <a title="Pope’s message for peace: ‘The Church cannot remain silent when power is used without moral responsibility’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/popes-message-for-peace-the-church-cannot-remain-silent-when-power-is-used-without-moral-responsibility/" aria-label="Read more about Pope’s message for peace: ‘The Church cannot remain silent when power is used without moral responsibility’">Read more</a>