Taiwan is not seeking war with China, defence minister says
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said it was China who is the "trouble maker" and provoker of tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Mon Jun 17 2024
White House to hold secret talks with Taiwan's delegation next week - Reports
The White House will hold secret talks with Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu and National Security Council chief Wellington Koo next week.
Sat Feb 18 2023
Storm pounds New Zealand's Wellington with strong winds, surging waves
Waves breaking onto some roads has forced them to close and one of the city's beach suburbs has been cut off.
Thu Jul 21 2022
New Zealand police make arrests as COVID vaccine mandate protests enter 3rd day
Several thousand protesters this week blocked streets near the parliament in capital Wellington with trucks, cars and motorcycles.
Thu Feb 10 2022
New Zealand PM warns of more COVID variants in 2022
Ardern's warning came as hundreds of protesters gathered outside the parliament building in the capital Wellington.
Tue Feb 08 2022
New Zealand extends Auckland lockdown in battle on Delta variant
The lockdown in the city of 1.7 million began in mid-August, in an effort to halt the outbreak.
Mon Oct 18 2021
New Zealand reports first death from Delta variant of COVID-19
The woman who died was in her 90s and had a number of underlying health conditions, health officials said in a statement.
Sat Sep 04 2021
New Zealanders venture out as COVID-19 curbs eased in most regions
New Zealanders visited beaches and queued for takeaway food as tough lockdown measures were eased.
Wed Sep 01 2021
New Zealand's COVID-19 strategy criticised as lockdown extended
With about 80% of the 5.1 million New Zealanders yet to be fully vaccinated, Ardern chose to quickly lock down the entire country.
Tue Aug 24 2021
New Zealand outbreak widens making lockdown extension likely
Health authorities said 11 new cases were recorded on Friday, of which three cases were in Wellington.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Polar blast grounds flights, shuts highways in New Zealand
A state of emergency was declared for southern and eastern areas of Wellington.
Tue Jun 29 2021
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia's new COVID-19 cases jump above 6k, Delta variant forces back harsh lockdowns
A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Jun 29 2021
New Zealand brings back curbs in Wellington after COVID scare from Sydney visitor
Wellington will move to the country's 'Alert Level 2', one level short of a lockdown, until midnight on Sunday.
Wed Jun 23 2021
New Zealand says farewell to Prince Philip at memorial service
New Zealand held an official memorial service for Prince Philip in Wellington, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave a reading.
Wed Apr 21 2021
New Zealand reports 3 new virus cases in setback to success
The news prompted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to cancel her plans and return to the capital Wellington for further briefings and decision-making.
Sun Feb 14 2021
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024