New Zealand has 'complementary' trade ties with the U.S., finance minister says, as Trump tariff threat looms

A Hastings woman, Heather Gregory, lost her home and dog, Tonic, in a fire that occurred while she was away on holiday. She received the distressing news from a neighbor while in Wellington, learning that fire engines were at her residence on Pakowhai Rd, where she had lived for 40 years. Despite the tragedy, she described one of the items found in the ruins as “the miracle piece,” as she copes with the loss of...

Former British Army officer and mercenary Simon Mann, who attempted a coup in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, has died of a heart attack at age 72. Mann, who made his fortune providing security in conflict zones, was arrested alongside over 60 others and sentenced to 34 years for arms charges before being pardoned in 2009. He claimed the CIA foiled the coup, which aimed to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, and later expressed regret for...

The Pentagon has mandated military leaders to review and potentially remove library materials related to diversity, anti-racism, and gender issues within two weeks, as part of the Trump administration's initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion content from federal agencies. This order requires identifying materials deemed incompatible with the military's core mission, using specific search terms such as "critical race theory" and "gender identity," and sequestering them for further review. Similar actions have already led...

The 2025 WNBA season is set to begin on May 16, marking an important milestone for the Toronto Tempo franchise, which is one year away from its inaugural season. Currently, the team has established key elements including a president, Teresa Resch, a general manager, Monica Wright Rogers, a nickname, and a logo. However, significant preparations remain to be completed before the Tempo can take to the court for their first game. Full Article

SummaryTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan disclosed that he survived an assassination attempt during his time as head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) four or five years ago, stating he was poisoned with arsenic and mercury. In an interview, he noted that the attempt was part of a broader political struggle and hinted it occurred abroad, without specifying the perpetrators. Fidan, who served as MIT chief from 2010 until June 2023, characterized the incident...

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