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Kim Jong-un's sister is rising rapidly through the brutal ranks of Pyongyang's leadership.
Trade Minister's not-so secret Washington trip revealed
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Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
"Keeping one's word" is a condition of trust, says French Europe minister.
Editorial: Aukus - awkward name, awkward first steps
EDITORIAL: Momentum appears to be towards more tension that could spill into conflict.
Samoan MPs finally sworn in, bitter rivals embrace
The Samoan Prime Minister and her predecessor embraced to cheers in Parliament today.
New Zealand a winner in AUKUS agreement, but risks remain - experts
New Zealand could be left behind as states seek to balance against a rising China.
New nuclear defence pact between Australia, US and UK
Australian PM set to announce nuclear submarine programme with US and the UK.
China's middle-class revolt: 'Lehman moment' looms as property giant teeters on brink
An estimated 1.5m people have pumped money into apartments which may never be built.
Opinion: Where to now for America?
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Taliban parade women in hooded robes that appear to block eyesight
"They told us that if you do not attend, you will be expelled from university."
'American dream turned into a nightmare': Biden's new Covid vaccine mandates spark outrage
Joe Biden announced strict new rules. His opponents are furious.
Taliban forms all-male government for Afghanistan
Interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani is on the FBI's most-wanted list with a $5m bounty.
'Living with Covid': Life in the country that's 80% vaxxed
This Asian country has the highest vaxxed population and is "becoming Covid-resilient".
'People are going to be very happy': Huge Trump announcement 'any day now'
Tired of his life of leisure, the former president is gearing up for his next big move.
Fiji declares 'only fully vaccinated' allowed to enter the country
Fiji government confirmed this week the only exemptions would be "a few emergencies".
China bans men it sees as not masculine enough from TV
China's govt banned effeminate men on TV to tighten control over business and society.
Matt Robson: The lesson of Afghanistan
OPINION: Matt Robson writes in response to Josie Pagani's call for action on Afghanistan.
Biden addresses tough questions after fall of Afghanistan
US President under intense scrutiny after chaos at Kabul airport.
Josie Pagani: This time it's personal - why we owe Afghans a debt of kindness
OPINION: The US withdrawal is a chance for NZ to step up.
'Visibly petrified': Taliban's chilling appearance on live TV
'This is what a political debate now looks like on Afghan TV,' BBC journalist says.
'Desperate, hopeless, terrified': Afghan interpreters left stranded as NZ evacuation mission ends
Source says none of the group of 37 Afghan civilians who helped NZ in Bamiyan got out.
Kabul terror threat: Fleeing Kiwis told to stay away from airport
Terror threats as overnight NZDF makes second successful evacuation flight.
Afghan interpreters resettled in NZ fear Taliban revenge on family left behind
Resettled interpreters have been pleading their cases for family for up to four years.
'Smear, coerce and bully': US, Beijing trade insults over disputed South China Sea
The US showed its "definition of rules and order" in Afghanistan, Beijing says.
Leaders still committed to Zero Covid are embracing a dangerous paranoia
OPINION: It is a policy that is increasingly detached from all facts and reason
Australia concedes lockdowns are 'unsustainable' as Jacinda Ardern extends delta restrictions
Australian PM Scott Morrison says continuous lockdowns are "unsustainable".
Chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal 'boost to militant Islam'
President to address the nation for third time in a week, in an effort to quell criticism.
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
'10 people a day': Fiji's Covid death toll keeps rising
Fiji's death toll is at 433; of those, 431 were in this latest outbreak.
'Leave Kabul ASAP': Evacuating people 'being crushed to death'
"I've seen many bad things, but right now I can't think of anything worse." - UK reporter.
'Isis bride' Suhayra Aden arrives in NZ
The PM confirmed last month that Aden and her two children would return to NZ.
Afghan woman set on fire by Taliban for 'bad cooking', others used as sex slaves
Women being forced to cook for the militants; girls as young as 12 traded as sex slaves.