World Politics
Republican loses sixth US House of Representatives Speaker vote
Kevin McCarthy's Republican allies worked frantically to save his bid to become speaker of the US House of Representatives, as he suffered defeat after defeat.
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark independence day
Myanmar's military government will release 7012 prisoners under an amnesty to mark the country's independence day.
Republican hardliners frustrate leader's bid to become speaker
Hardline Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday repeatedly blocked fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy's bid to become the chamber's powerful speaker, leaving the chamber leaderless…
Iranian warships in the South Pacific 'unusual', expert says
An international law expert says the emergence of two Iranian warships through the South Pacific is unusual - but not threatening. The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed it is tracking the… Audio
Bolivia asks Brazil for 'explanation' of ex-president's behaviour
Bolivia's President Luis Arce hopes Brazil's new president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will help improve diplomatic relations.
US, South Korea consider joint nuclear exercises
It comes North Korean leader Kim Jong Un labelled the South its "undoubted enemy" in flaring cross-border tensions.
Lula sworn in as Brazil president as Bolsonaro flies to US
The 77-year-old takes power as his predecessor Bolsonaro leaves the country to avoid the ceremony.
Trump taxes: Release of returns not expected to be a game-changer
By Bernd Debusmann Jr and Robin Levinson-King for BBC News Newly released tax returns for former US President Donald Trump have shed light on his business losses, complicated tax set-ups...
Netanyahu set to retake power at head of far-right government
Already dogged by criticism at home and abroad, a new Israeli government is set to be sworn in today.
US considers new restrictions on travellers from China
American officials say there is a lack of transparency surrounding Covid-19 in China, as cases surge.
Russia bans oil sales to countries using price cap
Russia has banned oil sales to countries and companies that comply with a price cap agreed by Western nations earlier this month.
South Korea fires 'warning shots' after North flies drones over border
Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea yesterday and South Korea responded by scrambling jets and attack helicopters, the South Korean military says.
Donald Trump continued to dominate US politics in 2022
Despite being booted out of office almost two years ago, former US president Donald Trump is still dominating US politics.
The committee investigating the January 6 insurrection of the US Capitol… Audio
FijiFirst continues to refuse to concede
Tensions are running high in Fiji as the ruling party, FijiFirst, maintains it's refusal to concede.
Military forces have been deployed with the Police Commissioner citing threats against minority… Audio
Wrapping up the massive changes in the UK this year
The top representatives of the UK have undergone some monumental changes this year.
There was the death of the country's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth the Second, after reigning for 70… Audio
2022 memories: Liz Truss loses to a lettuce
The phrase it's been a "big political year" is thrown around practically every year. But in the UK, it really has been a political maelstrom, with three prime ministers in the space of two months -… Audio
Ukraine Update: Impact of Zelensky's meeting in Washington
Russian President Vladimir Putin says all armed conflicts end with diplomatic negotiations.
In a public speech he said Russia wants an end to the war in Ukraine.
This comes after Ukrainan… Audio
Bainimarama gets another chance to keep hold on power
Fiji's largest party and it's leader Frank Bainimarama have another chance to hold onto power, and today will again argue their case to form a coalition with the kingmaker Sodelpa party.
FijiFirst… Audio
Fiji mobilises army after 'threats' to minority groups
Fiji's military forces are being deployed to maintain security and stability in the country following reports of threats made against minority groups.
Taliban ban women from universities
The Taliban have banned women from universities in Afghanistan.
Immediately after the Higher Education Minister announced the decision on Wednesday (NZT), women started being turned away from… Audio
