Japanese Yen

Yen Stumbles as Japanese Political Landscape Shifts; Dollar Holds Steady Amid Economic Anticipation in U.S.

The Japanese yen lingered near a three-month low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday as Japan’s ruling coalition fell short of a parliamentary majority in weekend elections, stirring concerns about the country’s political and economic trajectory. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar,...
China coast guard, South China Sea

UK to Boost Naval Presence in the Pacific Amid Rising US-China Tensions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major shift in the United Kingdom’s defense posture, with a strategic expansion of Royal Navy activities in the Pacific. The move underscores Britain’s commitment to US-led efforts to curb China's expanding maritime...
New Zealand airport

New Zealand Airport’s 3-Minute Hug Limit Sparks Global Debate

In a quirky yet unexpected move, Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand has ignited a worldwide debate by introducing a three-minute time limit on farewell hugs in its car drop-off zone. The airport, located in the southern city of Dunedin,...
Air New Zealand

Disruptive Passenger Forces Air New Zealand Flight to Divert to Melbourne

An Air New Zealand flight en route from Perth, Australia, to Auckland, New Zealand, was forced to make an emergency diversion to Melbourne on Wednesday morning after a passenger became disruptive mid-flight, the airline reported. The incident caused a 90-minute...
New Zealand dollar

New Zealand Dollar Falls to Lowest Rate-Cut Bets and China Concerns

New Zealand’s currency, the kiwi, slumped to its weakest level since August, driven by a combination of rising expectations for larger interest rate cuts and growing concerns over China’s economic outlook. The kiwi fell as much as 0.7% to 60.4...
Australia Sends 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Latest Military Support Package

Australia Sends 49 M1A1 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine in Latest Military Support Package

The Albanese government in Australia has decided to send 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, marking one of the most substantial contributions to the country's defense efforts against Russia’s invasion. This decision, part of a broader A$245 million (US$163 million)...
NATO chief Mark Rutte

Kyiv to Receive Cash from NATO, but Uncertainty Clouds Zelenskyy’s NATO Membership Bid

Kyiv is set to receive significant financial and military support from NATO, but uncertainty looms over Ukraine’s long-sought goal of gaining a clear invitation to join the alliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been pushing for definitive NATO membership as...
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, before catching fire and capsizing

New Zealand Defence Minister Condemns Gender Criticism Over Naval Ship Sinking

New Zealand’s Defence Minister, Judith Collins, has strongly condemned online critics, dubbed “armchair admirals,” who attributed the sinking of the naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui to the gender of its female captain. The incident, which occurred near the Samoan island of...
New Zealand Navy vessel on fire, as seen from Tafitoala, Samoa

New Zealand Navy Ship Grounds Near Samoa Coastline, 75 Rescued Unharmed, Probe Launched to Determine Cause

New Zealand Navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel Manawanui ran aground and sank off the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa, late last night. Fortunately, all 75 crew members and passengers aboard were rescued and are safe, according to a statement...
United Nations, New Zealand

United Nations Challenges New Zealand on Alleged Human Rights Breaches Against Māori in Nelson and Waikato

The United Nations Human Rights Office has formally requested clarification from the New Zealand government regarding allegations of human rights violations against the Māori in the regions of Whakatū/Nelson and Wairarapa Moana in Waikato. The claims focus on the infringement...
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