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China rejects New Zealand spy agency's 'groundless' espionage claims

China's embassy in Wellington condemned on Friday "groundless" claims by New Zealand's spy agency that Beijing had stepped up espionage activities on its soil. An annual report by New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service warned this week that China was conducting espionage against the country "at scale". In response, a spokesperson for Beijing's embassy in Wellington accused the spy agency of being part of a wave of "attacks, slander and vilification" against China. Read More…

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New Zealand, India strike strategic partnership on defence and security

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Read More…

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Australia, New Zealand expand sanctions on Russia

Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday imposed fresh sanctions targeting a total of 280 individuals, entities and “shadow fleet vessels” linked to Russia on the fourth anniversary of the ongoing war between Moscow and Kyiv. The sanctions, imposed by Australia on 180 individuals, entities and “shadow fleet vessels” linked to Russia, focus on Russia’s finance and banking, defence, aeronautical, oil and gas, transportation, and science and technology sectors, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Read More…

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New Zealand PM says Netanyahu has ‘lost the plot’

New Zealand’s prime minister said Wednesday that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu had “lost the plot”, accusing him of going too far in his efforts to wage war on Gaza. “What’s happening in Gaza is utterly, utterly appalling,” said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. “Netanyahu has gone way too far. I think he has lost the plot,” added Luxon in unusually candid comments. “He is not listening to the international community and that is unacceptable.” Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Hasan Nawaz smashes fastest T20I century for Pakistan

Pakistan thrashed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third T20 international, narrowing the Kiwis’ lead to 2-1 as Hasan Nawaz remained the hero of the match with a stunning 44-ball century. Chasing a mammoth 205, Pakistan effortlessly achieved the winning runs, losing just one wicket and finishing four overs ahead of schedule. The opening duo of Mohammad Haris and Hasan Nawaz provided a blistering start to Pakistan’s run chase, accumulating 74 runs until Mohammad Haris fell on the penultimate delivery of the batting powerplay. After Mohammad Haris’ departure, captain… Read More…

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China navy starts second firing exercise in Tasman Sea

New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has claimed Chinese warships launched a second live firing exercise in international waters between Australia and New Zealand. "We are aware of reporting from the New Zealand Defence Force that the Chinese naval Task Group has advised of a second window for live firing activity, on Saturday afternoon New Zealand time," Radio New Zealand quoted Collins as saying. "We have had confirmation that personnel on Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha observed live rounds being fired from the Zunyi's main gun, as would be expected… Read More…

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Malaysia, New Zealand call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his New Zealand counterpart Chris Luxon said they were united in calling for an immediate ceasefire in the 11-month Israeli war in Gaza and finding a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. "We both are very united in calling for an immediate ceasefire, getting the parties around the negotiating table and finding a two-state solution," Luxon said at a joint press conference. Luxon is on a three-day visit to Malaysia. Read More…

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Australia, Canada and New Zealand call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Australia, New Zealand and Canada issued a joint statement on Friday to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The statement condemned the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, urging the group to lay down its arms and release all remaining hostages. The countries also urged Israel to “listen to the concerns of the international community”. “An immediate ceasefire is needed desperately. Civilians must be protected and a sustained increase in the flow of assistance throughout Gaza is needed to address the humanitarian situation,” they said. Read More…

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Babar Azam reappointed as Pakistan captain in white ball cricket

Star batter, Babar Azam, has been reappointed as Pakistan captain in the white ball cricket ahead of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand on home soil. According to details, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to X (formerly Twitter) and announced that “following unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team.” Read More…

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Babar Azam to be reappointed as Pakistan captain: Sources

Star batsman, Babar Azam, is set to be reappointed as Pakistan captain ahead of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand on home soil. Sources close to the development revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finally taken the decision to reappoint Babar Azam as captain of the team who had resigned the captaincy from all formats in November after the ICC World Cup 2023. Read More…

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