‘I don’t conspire, I write.’ – Raúl Rivero * Kia ora koutou. Editor of Asia Pacific Report. Awarded Member of NZ Merit (MNZM) 2024. asiapacificreport.nz

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"Even in Mexico, you can find better burgers than McDonald’s — with higher nutritional value." - Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum
🧐🤔YOU WANTED A WALL, TRUMP? YOU’LL HAVE ONE. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, responded to Trump’s threats: “So you voted to build a wall. Well then, dear Americans — even if geography isn’t your strong suit, and you see America as a country rather than a continent — you should know that on the other side of that wall stand 7 billion people. And if the word ‘people’ doesn’t resonate with you, let’s call them ‘consumers.’ Those 7 billion consumers can switch from iPhone to Samsung or Huawei in less than two days. They can trade Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti, and within six months replace Ford and Chevrolet with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW — brands that are already more popular in many places. They can cancel DirecTV. And even if they choose not to, they can stop watching Hollywood films and turn instead to higher-quality productions from Latin America or Europe — with richer storytelling and better filmmaking. Believe it or not, people can skip Disney and visit the Xcaret resort in Cancún instead — or explore destinations across Mexico, Canada, or South America. Even in Mexico, you can find better burgers than McDonald’s — with higher nutritional value. Have you ever seen pyramids in the United States? Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and Sudan have ancient wonders — none of them in the U.S. If they were, Trump would probably have bought and resold them by now. We know Nike isn’t the only sneaker brand. There’s Adidas — and even Mexican brands like Panama. We understand economics better than you think. And we also know that when those 7 billion consumers stop buying American products, unemployment will rise, and your economy — trapped behind its own self-imposed wall — will begin to collapse to the point where you’ll be begging for help. We didn’t want to do this. But you wanted a wall? Well. You’ve got one.” Her approval rating has reached a historic level — according to a recent poll, it stands at 85%.
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‘Blumenthal breaks down recent reports emanating from US intelligence warning that Israeli spying has reached "critical" levels since President Donald Trump initiated negotiations with Iran. Blumenthal explains who Israel is reportedly targeting, and how the NY Times confirmed his own reporting about Israeli spying on the White House from one year ago.’ open.substack.com/pub/thegra…

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Caitlin Johnstone: The world’s first trillionaire is not your friend #asiapacificreport #caitlinjohnstone #commentary #trillionaire #GazaGenocide‌ asiapacificreport.nz/2026/06…
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🚨 BOMBSHELL: Sky News confirms Iran is delaying the deal to publicly humiliate Donald Trump. Expert Prof. Michael Clarke reveals Tehran is using the exact 1979 playbook. The Trump administration is completely powerless. Washington is at the mercy of Iranian negotiators.
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Australia on Iran: "Attempts to kill, kidnap, harass, intimidate or otherwise attack people on our soil, undermine international norms. These actions must stop immediately." Funny how Penny Wong never demands Israel "stop immediately" for far worse, evidenced violations #auspol
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🚨The recent images of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya are shocking evidence of Israel's abuse against Palestinian detainees. Dr. Abu Safiya has been arbitrarily detained for one and a half years without charges, while being physically abused and denied healthcare. His recent solitary confinement adds a further layer of concerns over his deteriorating health. Dr. Abu Safiya must be immediately and unconditionally released. Israel must release all Palestinians arbitrarily detained. States must pressure Israel to stop abusing Palestinian prisoners. #FreeDrHussamAbuSafiya
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“We live in a system where if you fight so that they don't kill any more children, you're a "terrorist" — while those who drop the bombs on those children are applauded.”
En Reino Unido, los jueces sionistas condenaron a más de 25 años de prisión a 4 activistas de Palestine Action, por luchar contra el genocidio en Gaza y lograr boicotear las fábricas de drones Elbit de "Israel". Vivimos en un sistema donde si luchas para que no maten más niños eres un "terrorista"... mientras los que ponen las bombas a esos niños son ovacionados en la Casa Blanca.
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A doctor kidnapped from a besieged hospital, tortured and held without charge for over 500 days, would surely be called a HOSTAGE. Unless he’s Palestinian.
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🚨 BREAKING: Adam Parsons confirms absolute panic in Tel Aviv. The Israeli government is furious over the new US-Iran agreement because it effectively lets Tehran off the hook and preserves their defensive missile arsenal. The Zionist regime desperately wants endless war.
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EXCLUSIF Mediapart diffuse « The Bibi Files », un documentaire de la réalisatrice sud-africaine Alexis Bloom sur le procès pour corruption qui vise Benyamin Nétanyahou. Censuré en Israël, ce film montre combien sa politique criminelle est aussi mafieuse. mediapart.fr/studio/document…
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I have fought the neocons and warmongers in Washington for more than 25 years. Throughout, they have tried to silence, discredit, slander, and cancel me. Only recently, however, have they tried to deport me. At least, that appears to have been the aim of a hit piece in Bari Weiss’s The Free Press, which claimed that Marco Rubio’s State Department was “investigating” me for allegedly seeking to “undermine the U.S.”—presumably because of my opposition to war with Iran. Yet just hours later, the State Department issued a statement to reporters clarifying that “the State Department has no plans to revoke the green card of Mr. Parsi at this time.” Nor did it provide any confirmation for the central premise of the Free Press story—that an investigation of me existed in the first place. So here’s what I think happened. Read the full piece on my Substack: tritaparsi.substack.com/p/so…
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Netanyahu wanted regime change in Iran. Instead, this war of choice, joined naively by Trump, has produced regime hardening. trib.al/NjEkyr8
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Le Premier ministre espagnol @sanchezcastejon a décerné à la Rapporteuse spéciale des Nations Unies #FrancescaAlbanese l'Ordre du mérite civil pour son plaidoyer des droits humains en Palestine.
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🚨 BOMBSHELL: Amnesty International officially warns the UK is setting a terrifying precedent by sentencing Palestine activists as terrorists. The British establishment is criminalizing moral convictions and destroying the right to protest just to protect the Zionist regime.
🚨 WOW: Al Jazeera captures intense clashes as British citizens actively block police vans to protect Palestine Action activists. The UK establishment is terrified as ordinary people rise up against draconian terror laws designed solely to protect the Zionist war machine!
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Footage circulating online shows the moment Bosnia and Herzegovina football supporters chanted in support of Palestine ahead of their match with Canada in Toronto on Friday
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Disgraceful. The US should not be a host country for the World Cup. And FIFA's lack of pushback on these vindictive visa decisions are utterly spineless. The US is continually shredding its credibility.
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⚡JUST IN - Palestinian Football Association president Jibril Rajoub has been denied a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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🙈 Trump Still Can’t Admit Iran Kicked His Ass “The president promised brutal attacks then changed his tune and said a deal was near, showing yet again his complete inability to handle a war he started. Still, at least it's his birthday on Sunday.”
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Trump needs a deal! This war has been a disaster for his standing, including with young republicans. Though he was 9pt over Kamala in 2024, he is now facing a foreign policy net approval of -40pt And with young GOP on foreign policy, he is -14pt on the Iran War!
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