More than half of those injured in Christchurch attacks still in hospital
CHRISTCHURCH, Mar 23, 2019, RNZ. Canterbury District Health Board chief executive David Meates said four…
Australia-Pacific Labour Mobility starts for Samoa
APIA, Mar 23, 2019, RNZ. The new Australia-Pacific Labour Mobility scheme has started for seven…
Central China bus blaze kills at least 26, injures 28
BEIJING, Mar 23, 2019, SCMP. At least 26 people are dead and 28 injured after…
Chinese, Italian presidents agree to promote greater development of ties
ROME, Mar 23, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Italian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella,…
Trump decides against more N. Korea sanctions at this time, says source
WEST PALM BEACH, Mar 23, 2019, Reuters. US President Donald Trump yesterday said he has…
[Analytics] Highlighting Australia’s significance as Indo-Pacific middle power
Middle powers have an interest in preserving the international order. They follow the leadership of…
[Analytics] China’s Xi Jinping rolls out the big guns for his European ‘belt and road’ show
President’s team selection suggests he plans to put his infrastructure development programme front and centre…
Russia’s Zagitova wins World Figure Skating Championship in Japan
SAITAMA, Mar 22, 2019, TASS. Russia’s Alina Zagitova won gold on Friday in ladies singles…
Indonesia forges regional cooperation to stabilize rubber prices
JAKARTA, Mar 22, 2019, ANTARA. Indonesian rubber farmers have been hit by falling prices since…
Former Philippines’ gov’t officials bring Xi Jinping to ICC
MANILA, Mar 22, 2019, PhilStar. Chinese officials led by President Xi Jinping are being accused…
Taiwan ties with Solomon Islands solid: official
HONIARA, Mar 22, 2019, RNZ. A senior Taiwan official says the country’s ties with Solomon…
Singer Jung arrested over sex video scandal in South Korea
SEOUL, Mar 22, 2019, Yonhap. A Seoul court issued a warrant on Thursday to arrest…