WorldChina suspends social media accounts of Covid policy criticsIt comes as country rolls back harsh anti-virus restrictions, leading to surge in cases.07 Jan 05:56 PM
WorldUK PM calls crisis meeting over struggling health systemCovid, winter flu season, staff shortages, strikes add up to long waits for patients.07 Jan 05:23 PM
WorldUkrainians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in reclaimed churchA day prior, Ukraine’s govt took over administration of church from Moscow patriarchate.07 Jan 04:52 PM
WorldMcCarthy finally elected US House speakerNot since the Civil War era has a speaker’s vote dragged through so many rounds of voting.07 Jan 04:32 PM
WorldUkraine weekend ceasefire uncertain amid mistrustPutin announced the weekend ceasefire yesterday for the Russian Orthodox Church Christmas.06 Jan 05:34 PM
World29 dead in Mexican violence after drug lord El Chapo's son capturedMilitary nabs Ovidio Guzmán, son of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, sparking day of bloodshed.06 Jan 05:33 PM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
WorldPutin orders weekend ceasefire in UkraineThe 36-hour ceasefire is for the Russian Orthodox Christmas holiday, the Kremlin says.05 Jan 04:22 PM
Lifestyle'Russia's unfriendly list': World map misplaces NZ, againI guess we should be happy we were included at all, for a change.30 Dec 07:00 PM
WorldBrazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment ministerThe new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.29 Dec 10:15 PM
WorldPutin is vowing to strengthen Russia's navy with nuclear submarineThe Russian President has vowed to further strengthen his navy.29 Dec 09:32 PM
WorldIsrael swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govtGovt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.29 Dec 04:58 PM
WorldRussia hits key infrastructure after missile strikes across UkraineBiggest wave of strikes in weeks have damaged power stations, critical infrastructure.29 Dec 04:33 PM
WorldNew Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priorityCountry’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.28 Dec 07:12 PM
WorldUkraine plans to develop air-to-air combat dronesMinister says Russia’s war in Ukraine is the first major war of the internet age.28 Dec 06:32 PM
WorldUkraine wants February peace summit with UN mediatingBut UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.27 Dec 04:28 PM
WorldGeorgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, alliesInquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.24 Dec 10:23 PM
WorldAfter US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievementA look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.24 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldShells pummel Ukraine city of Kherson; 10 dead, 55 woundedRussian troops were forced to abandon the city last month.24 Dec 06:53 PM
TalanoaSitiveni Rabuka is Fiji’s new prime ministerThe secret ballot vote in parliament ends Frank Bainimarama's reign.24 Dec 04:07 AM
WorldTranscripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electorsThe transcripts were released a day before the House's final report on the Capitol riots.23 Dec 06:57 PM
WorldUS Capitol riot report: From Trump’s lies to the ‘unimaginable’Forward to the report says such a scene involving own president previously "unimaginable".23 Dec 05:46 PM
World'City of death': Russia erasing region's Ukraine identity“It’s really a very brutal inhuman colonial experiment unfolding before our eyes.”22 Dec 07:37 PM
WorldLawyers seek release of suspect in EU corruption scandalEU assembly has halted work on files involving Qatar as it investigates bribery scandal.22 Dec 05:22 PM
WorldTaliban minister defends women’s university banThe decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.22 Dec 05:05 PM
WorldZelenskyy’s surprise US visit was months in the makingUkraine president visited Washington this week, first international trip since war began.22 Dec 04:37 PM
WorldDutch leader apologizes for Netherlands’ role in slave tradeMark Rutte apologised on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ role in slavery.20 Dec 03:28 AM
World‘Misleading’ streaming giants face $476,000 fineBritish PM to give the broadcasting watchdog power to take on Netflix for the first time.18 Dec 02:50 AM
WorldIranian authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movieRenowned actress arrested on charges of spreading falsehoods about nationwide protests.17 Dec 08:58 PM
WorldPeru’s accidental president fails to quell violent protestsDina Boluarte took over from ousted leader Pedro Castillo but faces strong discontent.17 Dec 01:50 AM
WorldWhat can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine?US to supply the missiles in a huge statement of support, but will they be a game-changer?15 Dec 10:45 PM
WorldSouth Africa leader fights for political future over scandalAnti-apartheid icon says he’s innocent of charges that he hid at least US$580,000.15 Dec 07:17 PM
TalanoaFiji opposition leaders question integrity of electionParty leaders in Fiji are calling for an audit of the country's electoral system.15 Dec 07:13 PM
WorldUS to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, Russia warns of ‘consequences’The US will provide Kyiv with the surface-to-air missiles to ward off Russian strikes.15 Dec 05:02 PM
