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  • Trump names Australian pro basketball team owner as New Zealand, Samoa ambassador

    Trump names Australian pro basketball team owner as New Zealand, Samoa ambassador

    President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Australian basketball Illawarra Hawks majority owner Jared Novelly will serve as the next U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and the Independent State of Samoa.

    Trump described Novelly as a “highly respected philanthropist” in an announcement on Truth Social.

    TRUMP NOMINATES PENNY SCHWINN FOR DEPUTY SECRETARY OF US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

    Jared Novelly

    Illawarra Hawks owner Jared Novelly is seen in the crowd during the round five NBL match between Cairns Taipans and Illawarra Hawks at Cairns Convention Centre, in Cairns, Australia. (Emily Barker/Getty Images)

    Novelly serves as chairman of Crest Sports and Entertainment and Crest Management.

    WHO IS SEAN CURRAN? HEAD OF TRUMP’S PERSONAL DETAIL TO BE NOMINATED FOR SECRET SERVICE DIRECTOR

    He is also an East Asia Superleague Basketball shareholder, according to his LinkedIn profile.

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    “He will fight hard to protect our Nation’s interests in the Indo-Pacific, and always put AMERICA FIRST,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations Jared!”

  • Papua New Guinea Celebrates New Year 2025: Country Becomes One of the First After New Zealand and Australia To Ring In the New Year

    Papua New Guinea Celebrates New Year 2025: Country Becomes One of the First After New Zealand and Australia To Ring In the New Year

    The start of the New Year is marked each year by unique traditions, celebrations, family gatherings, countdowns, and fireworks. However, the new year does not begin at the same time across the globe due to differing time zones. While many around the world are preparing to welcome the New Year 2025 in just a few hours, minutes, or even a day, some have already crossed into the new year. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, and Kiribati have already ushered in 2025. Now, Papua New Guinea joins the list of the first countries to celebrate the arrival of the new year ahead of the rest of the world. Midnight in Papua New Guinea on January 1, 2025 is 07:30 PM IST on December 31, 2024. First and Last Countries To Celebrate New Year 2025: Which Is the First Country To Enter New Year? Know When January 1 Begins Around the World at Different Time Zones.

    Papua New Guinea Celebrates New Year 2025

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V7nRjIZitY

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  • New Zealand Enters New Year 2025: Country Welcomes New Year With Massive Display of New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower (Watch Video)

    New Zealand Enters New Year 2025: Country Welcomes New Year With Massive Display of New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Auckland’s Sky Tower (Watch Video)

    Around the world, many are gearing up to welcome the new year, either in a few hours or in a day’s time. The new year symbolises celebrations, new beginnings, and renewed hope. While some countries are still counting down to 2025, some, due to their location and time zone, have already entered the new year. Kiribati, Tonga and Samoa have ushered in 2025. Now, New Zealand joins the celebration as it enters the New Year 2025. Midnight in New Zealand on January 1, 2025 is 04:30 PM IST on December 31, 2024. Which Country Will Celebrate New Year 2025 First and Last? Know When January 1 Begins Around the World at Different Time Zones.

    New Zealand Enters New Year 2025

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL-i7PRuIkQ

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