NZ forest fires expected to spread
Strong winds are expected to fan forest fires that have been burning for a week through New Zealand’s South Island.
Category: International
Trump will meet Kim in Hanoi for next summit
Trump says that US diplomats had a “very productive meeting” with N Korean officials.
US pushes UN on Venezuela polls
The US is pushing the UN Security Council to formally call for free, fair and credible presidential elections in Venezuela.
Crown Prince did not order killing: Saudi
Bin Salman did not order the 2018 killing of Khashoggi, says a top Saudi official.
US acting A-G snaps back at Dems
Acting US Attorney General Matthew Whitaker snapped back at newly emboldened Democrats in Congress.
China hacked Visma to steal secrets: investigators
Hackers working on behalf of Chinese intelligence breached the network of Norwegian software firm Visma to steal secrets from its clients
Flood-hit town cleans up
Victims of the flood which killed two men and inundated properties in the Australian city of Townsville are returning to count the cost.
Don’t use aid as pawn: UN
The United Nations warned on Wednesday against using aid as a pawn in Venezuela after the United States sent food and medicine to the country’s border
Sudan’s Bashir takes softer approach
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, facing near-daily demonstrations against his government, took a newly conciliatory tone with the protesters
NLD lawmakers snub military reps
Myanmar’s parliament voted to set up a committee to discuss amending the country’s constitution, despite objections by military-aligned lawmakers against a move
Afgan government wants in on US-Taliban talks
Afghanistan’s president Ashraf Ghani said on Tuesday that no peace deal between the Taliban and the United States could be finalised without involving his government
US president calls for bipartisan unity
US President Donald Trump called for unity and bipartisanship in his State of the Union address Tuesday night facing a divided Congress
French parliament passes bill to curb violent protests
France’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at curbing violent protests in the wake of three months
North Korea protecting nukes: UN
North Korea is working to ensure its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities cannot be destroyed by military strikes
Venezuela slams EU countries for siding with US
Venezuela’s foreign ministry rejected on Monday several European countries’ decision to recognise opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.
Egypt’s lawmakers seek to amend law to extend Sisi’s term
Constitutional amendments proposed by Egyptian lawmakers would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power for up to 12 years
Taiwan says China’s new year’s message lacks democracy
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen took a dig at China’s lack of freedom.
Militant surrenders over PH church blast
A senior Abu Sayyaf operative and four members surrender to authorities.
Australian PM bows to pressure on medical transfers
Australian PM is to establish a medical review panel for transfers of asylum seekers.
Israel to attack Gaza if protest continues: Netanyahu
Israeli PM warns to use force against the Gaza if the protest near the fence continues.
Egypt unveils ancient burial site
Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a tomb containing 50 mummies dating back to the Ptolemaic era, in Minya.
Central African Republic reaches peace deal with armed groups
The Central African Republic has reached a peace deal with 14 armed groups.
Pentagon to send 3,750 more troops to US-Mexico border
The Pentagon is deploying 3,750 more active-duty troops to the US-Mexico border.
President Xi extends festive greetings
Xi Jinping extends festive greetings to soldiers and officers of the People’s Liberation Army, armed police, militia and reserve forces.
Sri Lanka declares UNESCO site Sigiriya as polythene free
Sigiriya, located in central Sri Lanka has been declared a polythene free zone.
India protests at US detention of several Indian students
India protests the detention of Indian students enrolled in a fake university.
Russia follows US in suspending nuclear arms treaty
Russia suspends the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
Venezuela’s Maduro proposes early parliamentary election
Maduro has proposed holding early elections for the National Assembly.
Four held over PH church bombings
Philippine military authorities have taken custody of four people, including two teenagers, caught on surveillance camera.
Sultan Abdullah sworn in as Malaysia’s new king
Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was sworn in as Malaysia’s 16th king.
