Mayor Nick Smith of Nelson, the city where famed physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford was born and raised, planned to invite U.S. ambassador to visit the Rutherford memorial.
Vidhya CK Jan 22, 2025
South Korean authorities said on Wednesday they will change the concrete barriers used for navigation at some airports across the country after the Jeju Air crash that left 179 people dead.
AFP news Jan 22, 2025
China vowed on Tuesday to continue participating in two cornerstone multinational arrangements -- the World Health Organization and Paris climate accord -- after newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump ordered withdrawals from them.
AFP news Jan 22, 2025
US President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons to former Covid-19 advisor Anthony Fauci and retired general Mark Milley to shield them from "politically motivated prosecutions" under the Trump administration.
AFP news Jan 21, 2025
The Sydney train strike has highlighted the challenges of daily commuting, contradicting the government's push for employees to return to offices full-time.
Shreyashi Chakraborty Jan 17, 2025
Global disasters, like the devastating Californian wildfires, could also affect premiums in Australia.
Vidhya CK Jan 15, 2025
China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as the prospect of biting tariffs imposed by US president-elect Donald Trump looms.
AFP news Jan 14, 2025
Russia accused Ukraine on Monday of launching a drone attack on the infrastructure of a major gas pipeline that carries Russian supplies to Europe via Turkey.
AFP news Jan 14, 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday laid out his vision to harness the power of artificial intelligence to boost Britain's flagging economy, promising "pro-growth" regulations amid concerns about the technology's unchecked use.
AFP news Jan 14, 2025
The weakening of Hezbollah in last year's war with Israel allowed Lebanon's long deadlocked parliament to reach consensus around a president who has the confidence of the international community.
AFP news Jan 11, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Donald Trump's return to the White House would open "a new chapter" and reiterated a call for Western allies to send troops to help "force Russia to peace".
AFP news Jan 10, 2025
Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.
AFP news Jan 10, 2025
Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while training in France, a French army official told AFP on Monday.
AFP news Jan 09, 2025
Open AI CEO Sam Altman denied on Tuesday allegations from his sister Annie Altman, who has filed a complaint accusing him of childhood sexual abuse.
AFP news Jan 09, 2025
Fighters in southern Syria who helped topple President Bashar al-Assad are reluctant to disarm and disband as ordered by the country's new rulers, their spokesman told AFP.
An Islamist-led offensive ripped through Syria from the north and into Damascus on December 8, bringing to a sudden end five decades of rule by the Assad clan.
AFP news Jan 09, 2025
The ad, which was released ahead of Australia Day, delivered a significant message wrapped in humor.
Shreyashi Chakraborty Jan 08, 2025
A Chinese-owned cargo ship suspected of damaging a subsea telecoms cable off Taiwan has stopped transmitting its location on the high seas, Taiwan's coast guard said Tuesday.
AFP news Jan 07, 2025
Priced at an unbeatable AU$8, the decor pieces are an ideal place to unwind in the backyard or campgrounds, and they are especially gaining traction among younger generations.
Shreyashi Chakraborty Jan 07, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation this week as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal Party, newspaper The Globe and Mail reported Sunday.
AFP news Jan 07, 2025
Russia said Monday its forces had captured the "important logistics hub" of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine in what would be a key advance after months of steady gains in the area.
AFP news Jan 07, 2025
Israel said Monday that Hamas had not yet provided the status of 34 hostages the group declared it was ready to release in the first phase of a potential exchange deal.
AFP news Jan 07, 2025
China said on Friday it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the United States announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.
AFP news Jan 04, 2025
Nearly 2.6 million customers are paying the same or more than the default offers set by regulators.
Vidhya CK Dec 30, 2024
Beginning on Jan. 1, Australians will have to pay more for their passports, which the Coalition has criticized as a "backdoor tax grab.
Shreyashi Chakraborty Dec 30, 2024
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said.
AFP news Dec 25, 2024
Whether you're grabbing final gifts or making sure your home is prepared for the festivities, here's what you need to know about store hours and what's open during Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's.
Vidhya CK Dec 23, 2024
According to Andrew Podger, a professor of public policy at ANU, Australia needed to shift its focus towards creating a system that helps older Australians turn their accumulated super savings into reliable incomes, ensuring they can maintain their living standards and manage the financial challenges of old age.
Vidhya CK Dec 23, 2024
The scammer, who claimed to be from Indeed, smooth-talked Amana Peters into investing an odd AU$50 in a cryptocurrency account to start completing tasks and earning money.
Shreyashi Chakraborty Dec 21, 2024
In his first post-election news conference, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to "straighten out" the "corrupt" US press.
AFP news Dec 20, 2024
"The government is determined to tackle the skills shortage, especially in the construction sector," Immigration Minister Tony Burke stated. "This is an important step to attract qualified workers to help build more homes."
Vidhya CK Dec 19, 2024
