New Zealand’s Reserve Bank Told to Act on Lack of Competition
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has told the Bank to use its regulatory powers to encourage more banking competition, or the government will act. Finance...
North Korea Blows Up Parts of Inter-Korean Roads
South Korea said North Korea blew up the northern parts of inter-Korean roads no longer in use on Tuesday, as the rivals are locked...
North Korea Sending Citizens to Help Russian War Effort, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Says
The U.S. government has raised alarm about apparent North Korean arms transfers to Russia over the past year. North Korea is sending its citizens...
President Lai Vows to ‘Protect Democratic Taiwan’ as China Holds Military Exercises Encircling the Island
The U.S. State Department said the Chinese military drills were ‘unwarranted.’ TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te criticized China for undermining regional peace and stability,...
North Korea Preparing to Set Off Explosions Along Roads Linked to South Korea, Seoul Says
The South Korean military stated that it will ‘strongly retaliate’ in self-defense if North Korea engages in provocative actions. South Korea’s military reported on...
Taiwan Strait Conflict Would Send Shockwaves Through Global Economy: Report
According to the CSIS report, the strait accounted for over a fifth of global maritime trade in 2022, or about $2.45 trillion. A conflict...
CCP Launches ‘Joint Sword-2024B’ Military Drills Around Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it will deploy ‘appropriate forces’ to safeguard its sovereignty, and the United States said the drills risked escalation. China’s military...
Diesel Leaking From Sunken NZ Navy Ship Exposes Questions Over Suitability for Pacific Patrols
The HMNZS Manawanui is leaking diesel into the water off the coast of Samoa, and New Zealand says it will now try and remove...
No Reason to ‘Crush’ Former Doctor Over COVID Stance, Lawyer Says
The former NZ opthalmologist has already lost his profession and his business but authorities were intent on ‘crushing a man,’ his lawyer told the...