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Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/australia-news-today-defence-spending-new-zealand-inflation-mining-stocks
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-unrwa-hamas-refugees-humanitarian-e84e67ca7e819c8558dd209cb33d8433
UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a Palestinian request for ...
reuters.com/world/un-security-council-vote-friday-palestinian-un-membership-2024-04-17/
LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
apnews.com/article/china-indonesia-wang-yi-marsudi-gaza-3d248aca60a471bbb4990e61ceb4967e
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/
Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-797457
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Teheran-warnt-vor-Gegenangriffen-article24871478.html
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/nature-climate-news-un-warning-04152024/
Stabbed Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel publicly forgives attacker: "I will always pray for you," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said of his attacker ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514611/stabbed-sydney-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-publicly-forgives-attacker
Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris: Panthers and Kiwis prop becomes one of the Warriors' biggest ever signings.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514513/warriors-sign-james-fisher-harris
Israel-Hamas War: UN Seeks $2.5 Billion for Gaza Humanitarian Aid: The United Nations is seeking $2.5 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza through the rest of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/israel-hamas-war-un-seeks-2-5-billion-for-gaza-humanitarian-aid
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Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...
wsj.com/economy/inflation-in-new-zealand-eases-but-near-term-rate-cuts-unlikely-a4cfaac0
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
New Zealand's Stuff Group to produce news programme after Warner Bros Discovery closes newsroom
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New Zealand's Education Ministry latest to announce cuts, as public service downsizes
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-education-ministry-latest-announce-cuts-public-service-downsizes-2024-04-17/
Will pet bonds really be a win-win? I’m not holding my breath: The pet bonds policy is just one proposal in a suite of many that overwhelmingly favour landlords’ ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-04-2024/will-pet-bonds-really-be-a-win-win-im-not-holding-my-breath
UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort: Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/un-calls-for-26-billion-in-funding-to-urgently-help-3-million-palestinians-in-need-of-food
For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/anna-sawai-shogun-lady-mariko/
NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia: Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours.
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514393/nz-shearer-breaks-merino-solo-record-in-western-australia
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514427/former-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-signs-with-japanese-club
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
dw.com/en/un-raises-600-million-for-ethiopia-falls-short-of-target/a-68845033
Oranga Tamariki services for at-risk children will get better after job cuts, minister says
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514551/oranga-tamariki-services-for-at-risk-children-will-get-better-after-job-cuts-minister-says
Māori and PI spaces at unis no place for wusses or MP's reckons: Comment: The importance of ‘space’ – observations of a Pākehā working in a ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/13/maori-and-pi-spaces-at-unis-no-place-for-wusses-or-mps-reckons/
Man in the middle: Z Energy’s chief executive Lindis Jones on the unique challenge of selling fossil fuels while planning for a cleaner future
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/man-in-the-middle/
🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240415-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-iran-trade-accusations-at-un-security-council-meeting
Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond now?: A tepid response to Iran's large-scale assault against Israel would reinforce the ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/16/iran-israel-missile-attack-biden/73327202007/
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies: Sir Colin Giltrap , the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-giltrap-group-founder-philanthropist-sir-colin-giltrap/O33FKWRRPZCVJAXCSPMQ6HRD4M/
US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-israel-call-on-unsc-to-condemn-irans-attack-but-no-action-taken-797281
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations: A United Nations forum on people of African descent opened on Tuesday with calls for extra ...
reuters.com/world/un-forum-calls-more-funding-steps-towards-slavery-reparations-2024-04-16/
The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
foreignaffairs.com/israel/best-way-deal-gazas-humanitarian-crisis
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Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas
nzherald.co.nz/business/we-now-have-the-worst-tv-in-the-western-world-myles-thomas/QVAVMADB7ZAKJL6IKU2FMIRGTE/
‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war: “We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief.
euronews.com/2024/04/15/germany-pledges-millions-in-aid-for-sudan-on-anniversary-of-war
Otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian attack on Israel ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100385382/sonst-stuerzt-die-welt-ins-chaos.html
LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/18/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-international-cricket
‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against Iran: Israel’s war cabinet reconvenes as the region remains on tenterhooks after Iran’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-five-killed-in-nuseirat-as-israel-strikes-camps
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Drought Pushes Millions Into ‘Acute Hunger’ in Southern Africa: The disaster, intensified by El Niño, is devastating communities across several countries ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/climate/drought-southern-africa.html
War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/krieg-im-nahen-osten-iranischer-botschafter-warnt-israel-bei-der-un-vor-neuem-angriff-der-naechste-wird-entscheidend-sein_id_220048976.html
How to locate the global south: How a fuzzy, scorned term reflects geopolitical shifts
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/12/how-to-locate-the-global-south
The brand new hospital with no budget to operate: The lights are on, the beds are ready, but no patients have stepped inside a brand new $320 million surgical ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/the-brand-new-hospital-with-no-budget-to-operate/
Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
reuters.com/world/caribbean-ambassador-calls-global-action-establish-slavery-tribunal-2024-04-17/
Why are concert tickets so expensive?: Going to a gig? You had better start saving, with tickets to most international acts priced sky-high ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514535/why-are-concert-tickets-so-expensive
UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
pbs.org/newshour/world/un-chief-urges-maximum-restraint-from-israel-at-emergency-meeting-after-irans-attack
US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/us-envoy-to-un-visits-fortified-border-between-north-and-south-korea-
UN: Almost all buildings in Israel's buffer zone in Gaza were destroyed: According to the UN's Satellite Center, 90 percent of buildings within the buffer zone ...
haaretz.com/world-news/2024-04-15/ty-article/.premium/un-almost-all-buildings-in-israels-buffer-zone-in-gaza-were-destroyed/0000018e-e12a-d09b-afff-ef2f2ccf0000
UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/686112-un-chief-calls-for-ceasefire-in-aftermath-of-irans-attack-on-israel.html
War of words at UN Security Council as Israel and Iran face each other: Israel and Iran condemned each others actions in the recent weeks during a tense United ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/04/15/war-of-words-at-un-security-council-as-israel-and-iran-face-each-other/
Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran attack: Tehran has said it believes the confrontation between the two adversaries ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-israel-attack-war-us-b2528478.html
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership: The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday on a Palestinian request for full UN ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0417/1443968-middle-east/
Topp Twins cafe in Methven closes its doors after six years: A popular eatery established by two of New Zealand’s most beloved performers has closed its doors ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/topp-twins-cafe-in-methven-closes-its-doors-after-six-years/UGF5QQ6HAVAQVLSIT23TWXK7IM/
UN commission accuses Israel of obstructing Oct. 7 probe: Chris Sidoti, one of the members of the commission said they saw "active obstruction" by ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797367
🔴 LIVE DAY 194 #Israel #Palestine - Israeli attacks overnight kill at least 25 in Gaza, including 8 children
- US to impose new sanctions on Iran after weekend ... Show more
Live: Israel arrests 5,000 from Gaza, says local authority: Meanwhile, Netanyahu rejects 'claims about famine' in Gaza
middleeasteye.net/live/israel-war-palestine-gaza-widespread-death-destruction
Rhapsody in feijoa: A new book on feijoas inspires recipes for feijoa cakes, feijoa jam, feijoa ice-cream and feijoa-related alcoholic stupor
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/rhapsody-in-feijoa/
Olympic sailor doubles as Am Cup gamer: Along her route to the Paris Olympics, Erica Dawson has been learning to play computer games – in a bid to win the first ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/olympic-sailor-doubles-as-am-cup-gamer/
Rare Canterbury spotted skink on brink of extinction: There are fewer than 1000 mature Canterbury spotted skinks are now left, the Department of Conservation ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514606/rare-canterbury-spotted-skink-on-brink-of-extinction
At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action: Iran said at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that Israel “must be compelled to stop any ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/18/at-un-iran-warns-israel-against-further-military-action
Interest rates: Borrowers try to second guess Reserve Bank: New data shows borrowers seem to have decided mortgage rates have peaked .
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514555/interest-rates-borrowers-try-to-second-guess-reserve-bank
One year on Sudan’s war: 14,700 killed, 8.6m displaced, 4.9m face starvation: As the war in Sudan enters its second year, the humanitarian situation is worsening ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/one-year-sudans-war-14700-killed-86m-displaced-49m-face-starvation
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
- After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.
- A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.
- Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.
- Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.
Auckland to Northland expressway will boost GDP by $1.2b a year, report shows: A four-lane expressway from Auckland’s Warkworth to Northland’s Kaikohe would have ...
nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/auckland-to-northland-expressway-will-boost-gdp-by-12b-a-year-report-shows/KWVVAXLM75FRZBZJ6QFINPPWJA/
Maria Contreras Huerta wins Plumbing World national scholarship for apprentices: A woman who has proved herself in a male-dominated trade wants to own a business ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514435/maria-contreras-huerta-wins-plumbing-world-national-scholarship-for-apprentices
World leaders call on nations to swiftly ratify U.N. ocean treaty: The European Union and the governments of 13 countries urged nations on Tuesday to prioritise ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-spend-35-bln-euros-protect-ocean-environment-chief-says-2024-04-16/
Jordie Barrett re-signs to NZ Rugby, confirms sabbatical: Jordie Barrett has become the first All Black to commit his services to New Zealand Rugby beyond the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514356/jordie-barrett-re-signs-to-nz-rugby-confirms-sabbatical
Zawada expected to figure off the bench for Phoenix on Friday: Wellington Phoenix star striker Oskar Zawada is expected to get game time against the Newcastle ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514625/zawada-expected-to-figure-off-the-bench-for-phoenix-on-friday
Dog owners fined after 27 cats killed: Owners of several roaming dogs that were on a cat-killing spree, terrorising a south Auckland neighbourhood ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514637/dog-owners-fined-after-27-cats-killed
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