U.S. judge rejects Trump policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Somalia
Sunday August 23, 2026 Washington (HOL) — A U.S. federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy…
US Announces New Sanctions Targeting 9 Cuban Entities, 3 Individuals
Islam Times – The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuba on Thursday, targeting nine entities and three…
Calls for stronger security at Karanga-a-Hape City Rail Link Station after violent incidents
Karangahape Precinct Collective chairman William Keung said while residents and businesses were looking forward to the station opening…
US floats new tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor, including China
Trump tariffs Japan and South Korea also targeted, along with India and several ASEAN states A container ship…
Teddy bears, sex and excess: New book sheds more light on former Prince Andrew’s downfall
Aside from the sex scandals and his links to Jeffrey Epstein, “Andrew bullied underlings”, the new material states.…
Christopher Luxon firmly backs NZ’s defence spending after Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ accusation
He said spending 2.5% of the country’s GDP on defence was “a start and a good place for…
Israeli media reported a secret trip by senior Tel Aviv officials to the UAE during the war with Iran
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – International Service: Quoting Hebrew media, Israel’s Kan channel has announced that Eyal Zamir,…
New Zealand Super cost: Why KiwiSaver debate misses the real risk – Bevan Graham
The real issue is the opportunity cost But the issue is not just fiscal cost. It is also…
Northland SH1 toll road plan sparks backlash from businesses and drivers
“However, most businesses understand and would probably say the most important thing is to build the road. “The…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency, and a heavier deluge tomorrow
One man was found dead inside his car after it had been submerged in floodwaters while travelling on…
Health NZ backtracks on consultation on proposed hospital car parking plans
The key topics up for consultation and feedback were: Safety, accessibility and convenience.Off-site parking.Parking charges.Employment agreements.User pays.Private sector…
British PM Keir Starmer says UK should ‘do more’ with EU in joint defence
European nations have scrambled to boost their militaries since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Brussels launching the…