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A deadly shooting took place in Auckland, a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island, hours before the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The attack on Thursday led to the death of two people and an armed attacker. Reportedly, six others, including police officers, were also wounded.  The incident occurred at 19:22 GMT on a construction site in …

The Australian state of Victoria‘s decision to not host the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to ballooning costs has put the tournament’s future in doubt and left organisers shocked and scrambling to find a new venue. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) had originally expected to find a host for the 2026 games in 2019, but a number of hopeful bidders withdrew …

In his latest call to secure online data and information, President Xi Jinping underscored the need to build a “solid” security barrier around China’s internet under the supervision of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Delivering instructions to officials attending a two-day cybersecurity meeting in the capital Beijing, the leader said China must persist in managing, operating and ensuring access …

The successful launch of the Chandrayaan-3 mission on Friday marked a huge accomplishment for India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The LVM3 rocket sent the spacecraft into orbit and put it on a course for a planned landing on the lunar south pole from India’s primary spaceport in Andhra Pradesh. This feat will propel India into the …

The Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, departed his country for an official visit to France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday.  Narendra Modi will visit France on July 13 and 14. He will meet the President of France, Emmanuel Jean-Michel Frédéric Macron, the Prime Minister of France, Élisabeth Borne, President of National Assembly, …

The Taliban has urged Muslim nations to reassess their ties with Sweden where the Quran was burned during the major Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Adha. It ordered the suspension of all Swedish activities in Afghanistan.  Zabiullah Mujahid, the official spokesperson for the Taliban administration, said the Islamic Emirates suspends Sweden’s activities in Afghanistan until they apologize to the Muslims for …

After sealing free trade agreements with New Zealand and Australia in May 2023, the UK is set to sign a Pacific trade deal in Auckland next weekend. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is strategic for Britain, allowing it to strengthen economic ties with Asia in China’s playing field. This is Britain’s biggest trade deal since Brexit, …

Instagram, a photo and video sharing social networking app owned by American company Meta Platforms, has launched Threads, a new app for sharing text updates and joining public conversations. Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, has said that the company’s newly-launched Threads app aims to rival Twitter. He further said that the app logged five million users in its first …

The recent public appearance of Russian President Vladimir Putin in front of adoring crowds, as reported by Sky News, has sparked intrigue and speculation regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Simultaneously, the reported arrest of “Russia’s General Armageddon” adds another layer of complexity to the situation, raising questions about the dynamics and possible shifts within the Russian military apparatus. Putin’s public …

Recent events have led to speculation about the perceived weakening of Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, experts warn that despite appearances, his opponents should not underestimate his ability to retaliate and regain control. While Putin may appear vulnerable at the moment, history has shown that he has a knack for bouncing back and consolidating power. Various factors have contributed to …