New Zealand’s Prime Minister Says That She Is Pregnant Jacinda Ardern, who became New Zealand’s prime minister in October, attracted international attention when she denounced television interviewers who had asked whether she planned to have children if elected. Ms. Ardern, 37, told a television presenter that it was “unacceptable” for […]
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Australia’s population growth outpaces world as migrants rush in Australia’s population growth outpaces world as migrants rush in:- Australia’s population is expanding at the fastest pace in the developed world as skilled migrants flock to the resource-rich nation, a fillip to economic growth overall but perhaps also a source of […]
New Zealand bans vaginal mesh implants New Zealand bans vaginal mesh implants:- New Zealand has become the first major country to effectively ban vaginal mesh implants in response to safety concerns over the surgery. The country’s Ministry of Health announced on Monday that it had written to leading mesh suppliers […]
Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls Australian citizenship crisis deepens as eighth lawmaker falls:- The citizenship crisis engulfing Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s government deepened on Tuesday as an eighth lawmaker exited parliament and the main opposition party drafted in a high-profile candidate for a key by-election. Turnbull’s […]
TPP countries to discuss agreement in principle on trade deal TPP countries to discuss agreement in principle on trade deal:- The remaining 11 countries in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal will discuss a proposal for an agreement in principle to proceed after the withdrawal of the United States, […]
Australian PM puts foreign minister in charge amid government crisis Australian PM puts foreign minister in charge amid government crisis:- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Saturday appointed his foreign minister as acting prime minister as he tried to stem the fallout of a citizenship crisis that has cost his […]
Incoming New Zealand government to review central bank objectives Incoming New Zealand government to review central bank objectives:- New Zealand prime minister-designate Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday her new Labour-led government plans to review and reform the Central Bank Act to possibly include employment, alongside inflation, as a dual target. […]
U.S., South Korea begin computer-simulated drills amid North Korea tension U.S., South Korea begin computer-simulated drills amid North Korea tension:- South Korean and U.S. forces began computer-simulated military exercises on Monday amid tension over North Korea’s weapons programs, while a report it has earned millions of dollars in exports is […]
Sixth Australian politician declares dual nationality Sixth Australian politician declares dual nationality:- An Australian senator on Thursday became the sixth politician to have their eligibility to sit in parliament questioned over dual citizenship rules, which proscribe Australians who are dual citizens from being elected to parliament. Fiona Nash, deputy leader […]
New Zealand’s Labour Party leader steps down less than two months before election The head of New Zealand’s Labour Party, Andrew Little, said on Tuesday he was stepping down after “disturbing” poll results, strengthening the chances of the governing National Party less than two months before the country’s national election. […]
