New Zealand helps turn 2020 disappointments into hope
New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANSlife) It’s been a tough year, with cancellations, postponements, and missed weddings, graduations, birthdays and celebrations. As the first country in the world to welcome in 2021, New Zealand is well placed to make sure that it starts off with a dose of positivity. Tourism New Zealand is partnering with Trees […]
Read MoreAustralians satisfied with govt’s Covid-19 response: Study
Canberra, Dec 8 (IANS) A new study revealed on Tuesday that a vast majority of Australians were satisfied with the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with nine out of 10 people in major states saying they agreed with the actions taken. The study, by researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), surveyed roughly […]
Read MoreNew Zealand unveils measures to improve security
Wellington, Dec 8 (IANS) The New Zealand government on Tuesday announced a series of initiatives in its response to the recommendations to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Terrorist Attack on two Christchurch mosques in 2019. These actions will “promote inclusion for all New Zealanders while recognizing and responding to the value diversity brings […]
Read MoreNoC issued to private agency for charter flight from Auckland to Delhi
NoC issued to private agency for charter flight from Auckland to Delhi
Read MoreCategory 5 Hurricane Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua coast, heads for Central America
Category 5 Hurricane Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua coast, heads for Central America
Read MoreEgypt, Sudan begin first joint military drills
Egypt, Sudan begin first joint military drills
Read MoreAustria to create criminal offense called ‘political Islam’ to tackle radicalism: Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
Austria to create criminal offense called ‘political Islam’ to tackle radicalism: Chancellor Sebastian Kurz
Read More27 injured, 19 detained as Tbilisi Police disperses post-election rally
Tbilisi [Georgia], November 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Twenty-seven people were injured and 19 others were detained during an overnight protest outside the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) building in Tbilisi, the Georgian Interior Ministry said on Monday. “During the rally, up to 14 law enforcement officers, three media workers and up to 10 protesters sustained various injuries. Some […]
Read MoreNew Zealand strengthens support to small businesses for economic recovery
Wellington [New Zealand], November 9 (ANI/Xinhua): The first cabinet decision of New Zealand’s new Labor government made on Monday will provide stronger support to small businesses in the country as part of its efforts to accelerate economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cabinet decided today to extend the scheme, which was due to expire at […]
Read MoreProduction of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine begins in Australia
Canberra [Australia], November 9 (ANI/Sputnik): The CSL Limited company started production of the University of Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Monday, Australian media report. Thirty million doses of the vaccine will enter manufacturing in Victoria on Monday, according to Sydney’s 2GB radio. “[The vaccine] is going to be voluntary but we will encourage as many people […]
Read MoreGeorgian opposition announces plans for another protest on Monday
Georgian opposition announces plans for another protest on Monday
Read MoreGeorgian Opposition protest general election results in Tbilisi
Georgian Opposition protest general election results in Tbilisi
Read MoreAustralia’s worst-hit state continues to ease pandemic restrictions, with no new Covid cases recorded
Australia’s worst-hit state continues to ease pandemic restrictions, with no new Covid cases recorded
Read More5.1-magnitude quake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
5.1-magnitude quake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Read MoreAustralia’s participation in Malabar Exercise upsets China, Beijing warns of economic damage
Australia’s participation in Malabar Exercise upsets China, Beijing warns of economic damage
Read MoreNew Zealand reports 2 new Covid cases
New Zealand reports 2 new Covid cases
Read MoreAustralia signs COVID-19 vaccine deals with Novavax, Pfizer
Australia signs COVID-19 vaccine deals with Novavax, Pfizer
Read MoreExercise Malabar an opportunity to work with like-minded nations for secure, India Pacific region: Australia
Exercise Malabar an opportunity to work with like-minded nations for secure, India Pacific region: Australia
Read MoreSeven die in shooting at Vienna synagogue
Seven die in shooting at Vienna synagogue
Read MoreJacinda Arden unveils ‘incredibly diverse’ cabinet
Jacinda Arden unveils ‘incredibly diverse’ cabinet
Read MoreNew Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia for terminally-ill people
New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia for terminally-ill people
Read MoreNew Zealand to introduce compulsory COVID-19 testing for arriving international maritime crew
New Zealand to introduce compulsory COVID-19 testing for arriving international maritime crew
Read MoreCzech government to ask Parliament to extend state of emergency until December 3
Czech government to ask Parliament to extend state of emergency until December 3
Read MoreAustralia should embrace closer defence ties with India: Report
Australia should embrace closer defence ties with India: Report
Read MoreUS politicians urge Egyptian president to release activists imprisoned illegally
US politicians urge Egyptian president to release activists imprisoned illegally
Read MoreWith landslide victory, Jacinda Ardren secures second term as New Zealand’s PM
With landslide victory, Jacinda Ardren secures second term as New Zealand’s PM
Read MoreFATF’s Asia Pacific Group keeps Pakistan on ‘Enhanced Follow-up List’ for slow progress in combating terror financing
FATF’s Asia Pacific Group keeps Pakistan on ‘Enhanced Follow-up List’ for slow progress in combating terror financing
Read MoreIndirect effects of COVID-19 pandemic coincide with heavy mental health burden: Study
Indirect effects of COVID-19 pandemic coincide with heavy mental health burden: Study
Read More6.6 magnitude Earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea
6.6 magnitude Earthquake jolts Papua New Guinea
Read MoreAustrian Chancellor tests negative for COVID-19 after staffer contracts virus
Austrian Chancellor tests negative for COVID-19 after staffer contracts virus
Read MoreCoronavirus restrictions being eased in New Zealand’s Auckland
Coronavirus restrictions being eased in New Zealand’s Auckland
Read More6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga in Pacific Ocean
6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes near Tonga in Pacific Ocean
Read MoreAustralian PM announces digital business plan to drive economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
Australian PM announces digital business plan to drive economic recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
Read More5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kermadec Islands
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kermadec Islands
Read MoreSydney gives out over 20,000 free masks to disadvantaged residents
Sydney gives out over 20,000 free masks to disadvantaged residents
Read MoreAustralia reports fewest COVID-19 cases in 3 months
Australia reports fewest COVID-19 cases in 3 months
Read MoreIndian-Pacific Quad working together to break Chinese monopoly on rare earth elements
Indian-Pacific Quad working together to break Chinese monopoly on rare earth elements
Read More‘Disquieting in the extreme’: New Zealand govt on Zhenhua data collection
‘Disquieting in the extreme’: New Zealand govt on Zhenhua data collection
Read MoreNew Zealand prolongs COVID-19 restrictions for one more week
New Zealand prolongs COVID-19 restrictions for one more week
Read MoreNew Australian software tracks COVID-19 mutations that threaten vaccine efficacy
New Australian software tracks COVID-19 mutations that threaten vaccine efficacy
Read MoreAt least 21 people injured as trains collide in Czech Republic’s southwestern city
At least 21 people injured as trains collide in Czech Republic’s southwestern city
Read MoreTwo Australian journalists forced out from China after diplomatic stand-off
Two Australian journalists forced out from China after diplomatic stand-off
Read MoreAustralians can get free coronavirus vaccine early next year: Morrison
Australians can get free coronavirus vaccine early next year: Morrison
Read MoreOver 40 new COVID-19 cases reported in Australia’s Victoria
Over 40 new COVID-19 cases reported in Australia’s Victoria
Read MoreAustralian police arrest 29 people during anti-lockdown rallies across country
Australian police arrest 29 people during anti-lockdown rallies across country
Read MoreAustralian television anchor for China’s state-run CGTN detained in Beijing
Australian television anchor for China’s state-run CGTN detained in Beijing
Read MoreSydney: Brawl between two communities over social media post
Sydney: Brawl between two communities over social media post
Read MoreMorrison govt to introduce law to review deals between states, foreign governments which contradict national interests
Morrison govt to introduce law to review deals between states, foreign governments which contradict national interests
Read MoreChristchurch terrorist intended to burn down mosques: Prosecutor at sentencing hearing
Christchurch terrorist intended to burn down mosques: Prosecutor at sentencing hearing
Read MoreCOVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand’s largest city to continue for few more days
COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand’s largest city to continue for few more days
Read MorePapua New Guinea bars COVID-19 immunised Chinese workers from entering country
Papua New Guinea bars COVID-19 immunised Chinese workers from entering country
Read MoreAt least 17 people killed in shipwreck off Haitian coast
At least 17 people killed in shipwreck off Haitian coast
Read MoreAustralia records significant drop in active coronavirus cases
Australia records significant drop in active coronavirus cases
Read MoreNew Zealand delays election by four weeks amid COVID-19 surge: PM
New Zealand delays election by four weeks amid COVID-19 surge: PM
Read MoreIndia-Australia friendship based on ‘bharosa’ and ‘samman’: Scott Morrison
India-Australia friendship based on ‘bharosa’ and ‘samman’: Scott Morrison
Read MoreNumber of unemployed people in Australia exceeds 1 million for first time
Number of unemployed people in Australia exceeds 1 million for first time
Read MoreNew Zealand records 4 new COVID-19 cases after 102 days of no local transmission
New Zealand records 4 new COVID-19 cases after 102 days of no local transmission
Read MoreAfter 102 days, New Zealand reports one new COVID-19 case
After 102 days, New Zealand reports one new COVID-19 case
Read MoreCoronavirus: Australia’s Victoria registers deadliest day with 725 new cases, 15 deaths
Coronavirus: Australia’s Victoria registers deadliest day with 725 new cases, 15 deaths
Read MoreAustralia concerned at destabilising actions in South China Sea, rejects China’s claims to historic rights: Barry O’Farrell
Australia concerned at destabilising actions in South China Sea, rejects China’s claims to historic rights: Barry O’Farrell
Read MoreAustralia’s Victoria records 484 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Australia’s Victoria records 484 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Read MoreSydney COVID-19 cluster linked to outbreak in neighboring Aussie state
Sydney COVID-19 cluster linked to outbreak in neighboring Aussie state
Read MoreAustralia suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong, extends visas for city’s residents
Australia suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong, extends visas for city’s residents
Read MoreAfter India, Australia to ban TikTok over fears of data security threat
After India, Australia to ban TikTok over fears of data security threat
Read MoreAustralian MP Shaoquett Moselmane’s home,office raided over links to China
Australian MP Shaoquett Moselmane’s home,office raided over links to China
Read MoreAustralia registers 1st coronavirus-related death in month, toll at 103
Australia registers 1st coronavirus-related death in month, toll at 103
Read MoreMassive cyber attack from ‘state-based actor’ hits Australian govt, private sector
Massive cyber attack from ‘state-based actor’ hits Australian govt, private sector
Read MoreIndia, Australia elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, sign 7 agreements
India, Australia elevate bilateral ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, sign 7 agreements
Read MoreAustralia seeks to strengthen ties with India in key strategic sectors amid covid tensions with China
Australia seeks to strengthen ties with India in key strategic sectors amid covid tensions with China
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