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Govt encouraged to consider tolling existing roads: Transport Minister Simeon Brown is being encouraged to look at tolling existing roads to relieve pressure on ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/govt-encouraged-consider-tolling-existing-roads
Auckland mayor wanted consultants on Waitematā Harbour crossing to be blacklisted
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510645/auckland-mayor-wanted-consultants-on-waitemata-harbour-crossing-to-be-blacklisted
What the light rail millions got Auckland: As the dust settles on the doomed light rail plan for Auckland, newly released documents spell out exactly what the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/05/what-the-light-rail-millions-got-auckland/
Auckland Regional Fuel Tax to end in June, PM announces: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced the Auckland Regional Fuel Tax will be scrapped in months ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508653/auckland-regional-fuel-tax-to-end-in-june-pm-announces
Transport Minister says Clean Car Discount costs outweigh benefits: Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Clean Car Discount was never self-financing ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507363/transport-minister-says-clean-car-discount-costs-outweigh-benefits
Local government financial crisis: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says he's firming up new ways to fund water services for cash-strapped councils – ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/02/minister-advised-to-act-urgently-on-local-councils-significant-financial-stress/
Former transport minister Michael Wood lashes out at National for scrapping Auckland light rail
nzherald.co.nz/nz/former-transport-minister-michael-wood-lashes-out-at-national-for-scrapping-auckland-light-rail/C4L3NANXYBCUDCWJLFHMJ4AWC4/
Auckland's second harbour crossing should prioritise public transport, councillor says
rnz.co.nz/news/national/504211/auckland-s-second-harbour-crossing-should-prioritise-public-transport-councillor-says
Pain at the pump: Transport Minister Simeon Brown can’t say when Auckland’s regional fuel tax will be scrapped
nzherald.co.nz/nz/pain-at-the-pump-transport-minister-simeon-brown-cant-say-when-aucklands-regional-fuel-tax-will-be-scrapped/WKSKMJ6Q4ZE6RKFWDBTHRJBGHA/
National's plans to pick apart Road to Zero : The National party’s transport spokesperson Simeon Brown said speed limit reductions and other changes brought ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/nationals-plans-to-pick-apart-road-to-zero
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Parking fines review stalled due to cost of living crisis: A plan to make penalties more of a deterrent has been quietly parked, going against advice from ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/05-07-2023/parking-fines-review-stalled-due-to-cost-of-living-crisis
'They should be in English': National to ditch te reo Māori traffic signs: National does not support bilingual traffic signs in te reo and English ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/490741/they-should-be-in-english-national-to-ditch-te-reo-maori-traffic-signs
Government plans to cut Aucklanders’ driving in the city by a third to fight high transport emissions rate
nzherald.co.nz/nz/government-plans-to-cut-aucklanders-driving-in-the-city-by-a-third-to-fight-high-transport-emissions-rate/5DDEXNV5RFBKRMUI2WYRAHXQCU/
Germany Arrests Three Suspected of Spying for Chinese State: German authorities arrested two men and a woman suspected of working for China’s ministry of state ...
trib.al/we2QGzW
The law change will give three ministers — Chris Bishop, Simeon Brown and Shane Jones — the ability to green-light roads, dams and mines ... Show more
Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II: Egypt welcomed home a 3,400-year-old statue depicting the head of King Ramses II after it was ...
reuters.com/world/africa/egypt-reclaims-3400-year-old-stolen-statue-king-ramses-ii-2024-04-21/
Fast Track Approval Bill: Government watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514929/fast-track-approval-bill-government-watchdogs-seek-substantial-curbs-on-ministers-powers
Google fires employees who protested Israel contract: Google fired 28 employees Wednesday who protested the tech giant’s cloud computing contract with the ...
thehill.com/policy/technology/4602363-google-fires-employees-who-protested-israel-contract/
An Ode to .. Simeon Brown: Bard Billot on the boy Brown
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/21/an-ode-to-simeon-brown-2/
At least two businesses invited to apply for fast-track consents have donated to National, says Labour
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514859/at-least-two-businesses-invited-to-apply-for-fast-track-consents-have-donated-to-national-says-labour
Ministry may send armed forces to Middle East to keep students safe: Defence Ministry will discuss with Foreign Affairs and Higher Education ministries.
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🔴 Live : US House of Representatives approves new military aid for Israel: The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed billions of dollars in new military ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240421-%F0%9F94%B4-live-us-house-of-representatives-approves-new-military-aid-for-israel
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired: The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245757317/google-worker-fired-israel-project-nimbus-cloud-protestor
Government sent please explain letter to Wellington City Council over transport disagreement
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514700/government-sent-please-explain-letter-to-wellington-city-council-over-transport-disagreement
🔴 Live: EU to impose new sanctions on Iran drone, missile producers: European Union leaders agreed Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Iran's drone and missile ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240418-%F0%9F94%B4-live-eu-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-drone-missile-producers
Tauranga council commission request for hybrid model turned down again: Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514627/tauranga-council-commission-request-for-hybrid-model-turned-down-again
US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations
apnews.com/article/larry-nassar-justice-department-settlement-3b760f3d317cbe18209aa02a611a298f
Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Child among at least five people who have died trying to cross English Channel, French coastguard says www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-68872723
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Kyiv is desperate to replenish its depleted forces. Far from the trenches, defense officials are embarking on a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-launches-military-charm-offensive-conscription-flags-2024-04-23/
Mystery as 100 dead birds found in Wānaka: Mystery surrounds the discovery of around 100 dead birds, including 85 paradise ducks, on the shore of Lake Wānaka ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/mystery-100-dead-birds-found-w%C481naka
Trump called this visa 'very bad.' Truth Social applied for one: The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa ...
apnews.com/article/trump-truth-social-business-visa-h1b-51c5a41faff696709a2d2cc6ec4e2695
Biden moves to shield patients’ abortion records from GOP threats: Health officials said the rules would protect the privacy of women seeking abortions from GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/22/abortion-medical-records-patients-biden-hipaa/
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?: Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/why-is-irans-president-ebrahim-raisi-visiting-pakistan
Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...
reuters.com/world/blinken-says-genocide-xinjiang-is-ongoing-report-ahead-china-visit-2024-04-22/
Gucci-Owner Kering Facing Tough Turnaround Challenge: Some investors and analysts are questioning whether CEO François-Henri Pinault is the right man to overhaul ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-22/gucci-owner-kering-facing-tough-turnaround-challenge
Paid articlePaid Covid-19 update: 2383 new cases, 21 further deaths: There have been 2383 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 21 further deaths attributed to the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/515003/covid-19-update-2383-new-cases-21-further-deaths
'THREE STRIKES AND YOU'RE OUT': Larry Kudlow blasts Biden for ignoring the biggest issues facing America this week. www.foxbusiness.com/media/larry-kudlow-three-strikes-youre-out-joe
Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news” ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/22/beijing-calls-reports-on-23-chinese-swimmers-failed-doping-test-fake-news/
Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-pentagon-weapons-congress-54045b0755b1711d0e22beaedf137cab
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
UK to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - meaning tens of billions of pounds of extra funding
news.sky.com/story/uk-to-increase-defence-spending-to-2-5-of-gdp-meaning-tens-of-billions-of-pounds-of-extra-funding-13121450
Job cuts: Proposal for 79 roles to go at airports, ports: Workers from teams such as boarder operations, intelligence and compliance service delivery are on the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514913/job-cuts-proposal-for-79-roles-to-go-at-airports-ports
S’pore launches final Invincible-class submarine in Germany: The 70m-long Inimitable is the last of four that the Navy ordered from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
straitstimes.com/singapore/s-pore-launches-final-invincible-class-submarine-in-germany
Louisiana education chief tells schools to ignore new Title IX rules for transgender students
thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4613178-louisiana-education-chief-tells-schools-to-ignore-new-title-ix-rules-for-transgender-students/
White House moves to protect patient abortion records: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule Monday blocking the disclosure of ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4611566-white-house-moves-to-protect-patient-abortion-records/
Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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🔴 Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani continues to work on de-escalating regional tensions and bringing an end to Israel’s ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/23/israels-war-on-gaza-live-palestinians-urge-donors-to-resume-unrwa-funding
"We've entered a period in history in which competition between countries has sharpened profoundly"
PM Rishi Sunak and the Secretary General of NATO ... Show more news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-uk-politics-sunak-starmer-general-election-vote-labour-tories-sky-news-politics-hub-12593360
Quick Glance: Sunak and Scholz Face Tension in Berlin Meeting
- Sunak announces £500 million aid for Ukraine and plans to increase defence spending by 2030.
- Germany criticizes UK's delay in defense spending for European security.
- Scholz will address Sunak on British defense commitments.
- Berlin expresses discontent over Sunak's defense spending delay and doubts Germany's rapid defense capability.
Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine: Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran's nuclear doctrine, the country's foreign ministry said on ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-says-nuclear-weapons-have-no-place-its-nuclear-doctrine-2024-04-22/
Philippines: Top 5 tourists, by country of origin: Visitor arrivals jump 21.27% in Q1 2024, as tourism agency ramps up campaign
gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-top-5-tourists-by-country-of-origin-1.1713865940523
Singapore core inflation eases more than expected to 3.1% in March: Both core and overall inflation dipped from the previous month and came in well below analyst ...
straitstimes.com/business/singapore-core-inflation-eases-more-than-expected-to-31-in-march
“He [the official] specifically said it was because of my Sikh separatist story...saying it had gone too far...and he even referenced this podcast ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066942/
Germany arrests aide to far-right MEP on suspicion of spying for China: German authorities have arrested an aide to a high-ranking, far-right member of the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/europe/germany-china-spying-arrest-eu-parliament-intl/
Germany promises to send Patriot air defence system to Ukraine as soon as possible
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452370/
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday was asked whether he thought the US has a double standard when it "comes to applying the law with ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/gaza-invasion #DawnToday
U.S. looking into Israel’s alleged human rights abuses: Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on April 22 about allegations that Israel committed human rights ...
washingtonpost.com/video/world/us-looking-into-israels-alleged-human-rights-abuses/2024/04/22/c3097f59-4b20-4ea2-a2d1-31a4a8adacb9_video.html
US House passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. What next?: The bill, which was stalled for a long time following deep splits in Republican camps ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/us-house-passes-almost-100-billion-in-aid-for-ukraine-israel-what
Singapore army officer honours late father by engraving name on prestigious British sword award
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/saf-officer-won-sword-engraved-late-father-name-mindef-4284966
Delaware State University remains closed after 18-year-old fatally shot on campus, authorities say
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/delaware-state-university-fatal-shooting/
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
propublica.org/article/netanyahu-resists-blinken-plan-sanction-against-israeli-military-unit
University of California, Berkeley’s leaders are under tremendous pressure from state Democrats as turmoil stemming from the war in Gaza shows no sign of ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/04/21/uc-berkeley-antisemitism-00153463
Atwoli convenes crisis meeting over Labour day amid PSRA wrangles: Atwoli has been battling a proposed Labour Relations (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that seeks to set ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/atwoli-convenes-crisis-meeting-over-labour-day-amid-psra-wrangles-4599726
Talks for a plastic pollution treaty are stalling. Could the U.S. be doing more?: Critics say the U.S. has been unwilling to push for measures in a global ...
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246293403/plastic-pollution-un-treaty-negotiations-waste-fossil-fuels-climate-change
‘National security suicide’: Alaska senator slams Biden admin's move to restrict drilling and mining
politico.com/news/2024/04/21/alaska-sullivan-biden-drilling-00153531
Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-hamas-gaza-war-iran-latest/israeli-intelligence-chief-resigns-over-oct-7-109486960
Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
nytimes.com/article/trump-investigation-conviction.html
The Punjab government on Monday announced a local holiday on April 23 (Tuesday) in the Lahore district to avoid inconvenience to the public ahead of the visit ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828993 #DawnToday #Iran #Pakistan
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the nation has qualified to process and secure a $2.25 billion loan from the World Bank.
The loan ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/688127-nigeria-eyes-2-25bn-world-bank-loan-at-1-interest-rate.html
#WATCH | Chris Hipkins has hit out at the latest round of cuts at Customs and the Department of Internal Affairs.
5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods
cnn.com/2024/04/23/us/5-things-to-know-for-april-23-trump-trial-gaza-ukraine-health-care-privacy-dubai-floods/
Hamas hits out at 'false' accusations by US that it 'moved goalposts' on ceasefire
middleeasteye.net/news/war-gaza-hamas-hits-out-false-accusations-us-it-moved-goalposts-ceasefire
This Earth Day, it doesn’t have to be ‘Mother Nature versus Man’ : And while we continue avoiding another stone age by exploring space and creating new ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4610808-this-earth-day-it-doesnt-have-to-be-mother-nature-versus-man/
Ukrainian and Western leaders laud passage of U.S. aid while Kremlin warns of 'ruin'
pbs.org/newshour/world/ukrainian-and-western-leaders-laud-passage-of-u-s-aid-while-kremlin-warns-of-ruin
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
A luxury handbag designer has been jailed after pleading guilty to smuggling purses made of the skins of protected reptiles, according to the U.S ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/luxury-handbag-designer-jailed-wildlife-smuggling-making-merchandise/story
Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support: Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/russian-ukrainian-families-arrive-in-qatar-for-healthcare-and-support
Commentary: A hotter Singapore will change how we work and live: Warm conditions are expected to persist, but air-conditioning may hurt us in the long run ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-hot-weather-rest-break-aircon-night-4277606
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788: As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-788
U.S. cites a litany of rights violations in Israel, Gaza and West Bank: The Gaza war has worsened the human rights situation in Israel, a new State Department ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/22/us-israel-gaza-human-rights/
Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo proudly held up the progress of American industry on ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4609895-gina-raimondo-says-weve-out-innovated-china-amid-chips-war/
DOJ targeting carjackings in DC, Chicago and other areas : The Justice Department (DOJ) is ramping up efforts to target carjackings in Washington ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4602214-doj-targeting-carjackings-in-dc-chicago-and-other-areas/
UK to become first country to ban extreme right-wing group Terrorgram: The Home Office said the group was connected to an attacker who killed two people in an ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/uk-to-become-first-country-to-ban-extreme-right-wing-group-terrorgram
Murkomen: My Ministry can't probe Ogolla's death : Murkomen said his office is only involved in investigating crashes involving civilian aircraft.
nation.africa/kenya/news/murkomen-my-ministry-cant-probe-ogolla-death-4599976
The US has banned funding for the Azov Brigade since 2017 based on Russian propaganda, yet Azov fighters are received at the highest levels in the West ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/20/we-fight-real-nazis-of-today-azov-commander-slams-us-weapons-ban-in-plea-for-aid/
2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific: On the evening of the 20th, two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, SH-60Ks ...
defence-blog.com/2-japanese-navy-helicopters-crash-in-pacific/
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Pharma groups warn of supply crunch over China spying law: Factory inspectors refuse to visit country over fears they could fall foul of tightened rules
ft.com/content/1d52d75f-5b54-4c27-bdd4-65409f64c64a
Live updates: Tensions simmer between Iran and Israel as war devastates Gaza: Israel is carrying out what appears to be one of its largest operations in the West ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-21-24/
Turkey detains 36 people over alleged Islamic State ties, minister says: Turkish authorities have detained 36 people over suspected ties to Islamic State ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/turkey-detains-36-people-over-alleged-islamic-state-ties-minister-says-2024-04-21/
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