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China's Premier Li arrives in Australia, says ties 'back on track'
SYDNEY - Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Australia on Saturday, saying relations were "back on track" as he started the first visit...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


China's Li pays 'very positive' visit to Fonterra, New Zealand minister says
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra on Saturday, a stop Trade Minister Todd McClay called "very positive"...
Jun 15, 20242 min read


New Zealand to reform 'outdated' firearm laws
WELLINGTON - The New Zealand government said on Friday it would reform the country's "outdated and complicated" firearm laws which have...
Jun 15, 20241 min read


Cricket-Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar
Pakistan have a tendency to underestimate less established teams at major tournaments, captain Babar Azam said, adding that his side...
Jun 8, 20242 min read


Factbox-Key facts about the Allied landings at Normandy on D-Day
PARIS -American, British, Canadian and French leaders will commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday. Here are some facts...
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Cricket-T20 World Cup a boost to sport's American Dream
NEW YORK - Cricket begins a campaign for the hearts and wallets of American fans this week, as the T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday...
May 31, 20242 min read


FACTBOX-Cricket-T20 World Cup 2024: dates, past winners and prize money
The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 2024 T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies, as well as a...
May 29, 20242 min read


New Caledonia deploys more police as 'streets on fire' over voting reform
WELLINGTON/PARIS -Authorities in the French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia sent more police onto the streets, shut the...
May 14, 20243 min read


UK mountaineer logs most Everest climbs by a foreigner, Nepali makes 29th ascent
KATHMANDU - A British climber and a Nepali guide have broken their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest, the world's highest...
May 12, 20242 min read


New Zealand not close to decision on joining AUKUS pact, minister says
WELLINGTON -New Zealand’s government is continuing "information gathering discussions" on future cooperation with the AUKUS security pact...
May 1, 20242 min read


Olympics-NZ great Adams hopes other sports follow athletics' prize money plan
BENGALURU - World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat
Daniel Suidani, a prominent Solomon Islands critic of China who was former Malaita province premier, has been reelected to the provincial...
Apr 19, 20242 min read
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