WorldBiden declares 'America is back' in US-Europe resetBiden signalled a renewed democratic alliance in a rebuke of his predecessor's approach.19 Feb 09:56 PM
WorldAfrica reaches 100,000 known Covid-19 deaths as danger growsThe continent praised for its early response now struggles with a dangerous resurgence.19 Feb 08:59 AM
New ZealandNZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reactsExtremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.17 Feb 09:02 PM
WorldMass anti-coup protests in MyanmarCars abandoned in streets in attempts to restrict military response to demonstrations.17 Feb 04:58 PM
WorldMissing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'Sheikha Latifa says she is being imprisoned in a heavily guarded villa16 Feb 05:05 PM
WorldUN vaccine plan for poor countries nears rolloutIt's nearly launch time for COVAX, the UN's programme to get vaccines to millions in need.15 Feb 08:56 PM
World'Catastrophic': Kim Jong-un's horror new 'threat'After 3 years of peace, experts have warned of a terrifying fresh danger posed by N Korea.14 Feb 05:18 PM
WorldUN chief calls for regulating social media companiesAntonio Guterres says he is "particularly worried" about the power of Big Tech companies.29 Jan 12:52 AM
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World'Solidarity has failed': Global Covid death toll reaches grim new milestoneThe toll "has been made worse by the absence of a global coordinated effort".15 Jan 06:12 PM
World'Famine not seen in 40 years': US ignores Yemen warningsUN predicts widespread famine in Yemen due to the US designating rebels a terror group.14 Jan 08:45 PM
WorldCovid-19: Rich nations, vaccine firms should stop bilateral deals - WHO50% of high-income countries already deploying vaccines — but 0% of poor countries are.08 Jan 08:16 PM
WorldUN fears 'massive' Covid-19 transmission in Ethiopia's troubled Tigray regionHumanitarian workers are finally accessing the region two months after fighting began.08 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandChristmas from afar: Kiwi troops in South Sudan and FloridaNot everyone is home for Christmas this year.24 Dec 08:55 PM
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WorldEU leaders commit to reducing emissions after night-long talksThey committed to cut the bloc's net emissions by 55 per cent by the end of the decade.12 Dec 05:16 AM
World'Carnage': The new and not-so-new threats expected in 2021The end of 2020 will be welcomed but an expert warns that 2021 will be 'catastrophic'.08 Dec 03:26 AM
TravelThird of Unesco World Heritage Sites 'critical'Climate change has now eclipsed "invasive alien species" as the most potent threat.03 Dec 07:13 PM
WorldCovid-19: Facebook to remove false vaccine claimsSocial media giant's warning on disinformation as posts surge ahead of vaccine rollout.03 Dec 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUN human rights body leadership becomes proxy battle for world powersNew York Times: An unexpected contest emerged over the 2021 presidency of organisation.30 Nov 06:00 AM
TechnologyUN: Technology in policing may reinforce racial biasNew York Times: Big data and AI tools may reproduce already existing biases in policing.28 Nov 01:39 AM
WorldEthiopian PM orders troops to move on Tigray capitalAbiy Ahmed has warned half-million residents in Tigray capital to stay indoors and disarm.26 Nov 08:43 AM
WorldUN calls on Israel to lift 'severe' blockade of GazaIsrael's 13-year blockade of Gaza has sent poverty and unemployment skyrocketing.25 Nov 11:59 PM
World'We just ran': Ethiopians fleeing war find little reliefMore than 40,000 people have fled Ethiopia since the government's offensive started.24 Nov 07:06 PM
World74 migrants drown after boat capsizes near LibyaAt least eight shipwrecks have taken place in the Central Mediterranean since last month.12 Nov 07:10 PM
WorldSudan braces for thousands fleeing Ethiopia conflictUp to 200,000 refugees could pour into Sudan while fleeing Ethiopia's deadly conflict.12 Nov 01:21 AM
WorldHelen Clark seeks answers on WHO's response to Covid-19Former prime minister Helen Clark's inquiry asks whether WHO is fit for the job.10 Nov 05:32 PM
WorldUN chief urges global fight against pandemic and hatredAntonio Guterres says anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination is on the rise.10 Nov 05:52 AM
WorldIran calls on Biden to return US to nuclear dealThe US has been asked to 'compensate for past mistakes' and return the 2015 nuclear deal.09 Nov 02:28 AM
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WorldNobel Peace Prize spotlights global food insecurityMore than 820 million people – about 1 in 9 worldwide – do not have enough to eat.12 Oct 02:36 AM
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WorldWorld living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', UN chief saysAntonio Guterres concerned at escalating dispute between Trump's administration and China.02 Oct 09:25 PM
