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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
- In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.
- The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.
- The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.
- Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid: Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had "limited and ...
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French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-us-blocks-un-membership-for-palestine/live-68856365
US Vetoes Palestine Becoming a United Nations Member State: The United States vetoed Palestine’s draft resolution to have full membership in the United Nations ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/04/19/us-vetoes-palestine-becoming-a-united-nations-member-state/
US aims to begin new North Korea sanctions monitoring regime by next month: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that she hoped to find a new ...
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Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-17/australia-news-today-defence-spending-new-zealand-inflation-mining-stocks
UN agency helping Palestinians in Gaza seeks support against Israel's demands for its dissolution
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US veto sinks latest Palestinian bid for full UN membership: The United States on Thursday spoiled a long-shot Palestinian bid for full United Nations membership ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240419-us-vetos-resolution-backing-full-un-membership-for-palestine
US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/us-united-nations-resolution-palestine-membership-intl/
Economic conditions not forecast to improve until mid-2025 - Infometrics: Households and businesses are being advised to keep a close eye on costs until the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/514658/economic-conditions-not-forecast-to-improve-until-mid-2025-infometrics
LIVE: US ambassador to UN speaks in Tokyo: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Aussie, NZ dollars tumble on risk-off moves; yen rises: A wave of risk aversion swept over markets on Friday and sent the Australian and New Zealand dollars ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/surging-dollar-set-weekly-gain-us-data-fed-push-back-rate-cuts-2024-04-19/
The brand new hospital with no budget to operate: The lights are on, the beds are ready, but no patients have stepped inside a brand new $320 million surgical ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/15/the-brand-new-hospital-with-no-budget-to-operate/
'Weird, crazy': Grieving family reveals new details about fatal ram attack: The family of Helge and Gaye Hansen have been left reeling after the elderly couple ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514764/weird-crazy-grieving-family-reveals-new-details-about-fatal-ram-attack
Vegan chocolate crowned Supreme Champion at Outstanding Food Producer Awards: Mind Your Temper's Black Forest Bonbon is being touted as 'so good it doesn't taste ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514660/vegan-chocolate-crowned-supreme-champion-at-outstanding-food-producer-awards
U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid for Full Statehood at U.N.: The move blocked a resolution to support a status that Palestinians had long sought at the United Nations ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/middleeast/palestinian-statehood-un-veto.html
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
timesofisrael.com/liveblog-april-18-2024/
X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says: Making users pay is only way to stop bots taking over platform
independent.co.uk/tech/x-twitter-elon-musk-pay-to-post-b2529566.html
Quick Glance: Musk Plans Fee for New X Users
- Elon Musk intends to charge new users of X in the initial months to curb the activity of automated bot accounts.
- The fee is set to be waived after three months to allow free posting.
- Tests in New Zealand and the Philippines raised skepticism about the effectiveness of the fee as a countermeasure against bots.
- Declining revenues at X post-rebranding and Twitter acquisition, along with a negative brand perception by companies, are impacting the service's business.
Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/thailand-new-zealand-to-resume-direct-flights-elevate-ties
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Toll rises amid ‘Israeli hit’ on Iran’s Isfahan: Gaza’s Health Ministry says that 42 people were killed and 63 injured in the past 24 ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/19/israels-war-on-gaza-live-us-veto-at-un-unfair-unethical-pa-president
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will make its "own decisions" on ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-18-24/
Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/iran-ready-to-de-escalate-if-israel-stops-adventurism-un-told
Full UN membership won't help Palestinians on statehood: US envoy: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Wednesday she did not ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-envoy-says-full-un-membership-wont-help-palestinians-with-statehood-2024-04-17/
Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...
wsj.com/economy/inflation-in-new-zealand-eases-but-near-term-rate-cuts-unlikely-a4cfaac0
Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Chinese foreign minister criticizes US role in Gaza talks during visit to Indonesia
apnews.com/article/china-indonesia-wang-yi-marsudi-gaza-3d248aca60a471bbb4990e61ceb4967e
Live news: S&P 500 and Nasdaq post fifth session loss in a row
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UN's Libya envoy resigns, citing no hope for political progress: The UN envoy for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, lashed out at the country's feuding parties and their ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/17/un-s-libya-envoy-resigns-citing-no-hope-for-political-progress_6668636_4.html
Biden administration secures key agreement for aid distribution from US military pier being built off Gaza coast
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/biden-administration-gaza-pier-distribution-agreement/
UN committee unable to agree on Palestinian bid for full membership: A United Nations Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian ...
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"USA should stay out": Tehran warns of counter-attacks: After the Iranian attacks on Israel, Tehran warns other countries against counter-attacks ...
n-tv.de/politik/Teheran-warnt-vor-Gegenangriffen-article24871478.html
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
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UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases: The World Health Organization has approved a version of a widely used cholera vaccine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/19/un-approves-updated-cholera-vaccine-that-could-help-fight-surge-in-cases
Two years to save the planet, says UN climate chief, and other nature and climate stories you need to read this week
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/nature-climate-news-un-warning-04152024/
Quick Glance: Scottish Government Abandons 'World-Leading' Climate Target
- The Scottish Government has abandoned its “world-leading” target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030.
- Ministers will bring forward legislation to ensure the climate change target “better reflects the reality of long-term climate policymaking”.
- Scotland will move away from legally binding annual targets to a five-yearly carbon budget approach.
- A new package of climate action measures was announced, including tripling the number of charging points for electric vehicles and exploring a new integrated ticketing system for public transport in Scotland.
UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/weltbevoelkerungsbericht-frauenrechte-un-100.html
West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns: Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/west-africas-sahel-becoming-a-drug-trafficking-corridor-un-warns
Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-797737
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
- Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.
- The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.
- According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
LIVE: US ambassador to UN holds a news conference in Seoul: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris: Panthers and Kiwis prop becomes one of the Warriors' biggest ever signings.
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514513/warriors-sign-james-fisher-harris
US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/us-sees-hurdles-to-un-majority-on-monitoring-north-korea-s-nuclear-arms
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Stabbed Sydney Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel publicly forgives attacker: "I will always pray for you," Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel said of his attacker ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/514611/stabbed-sydney-bishop-mar-mari-emmanuel-publicly-forgives-attacker
Israel-Hamas War: UN Seeks $2.5 Billion for Gaza Humanitarian Aid: The United Nations is seeking $2.5 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza through the rest of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/israel-hamas-war-un-seeks-2-5-billion-for-gaza-humanitarian-aid
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership: The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian ...
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240417-%F0%9F94%B4-live-security-council-to-vote-on-palestinian-state-un-membership
New Zealand's Education Ministry latest to announce cuts, as public service downsizes
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealands-education-ministry-latest-announce-cuts-public-service-downsizes-2024-04-17/
New Zealand's Stuff Group to produce news programme after Warner Bros Discovery closes newsroom
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UN calls for €2.6 billion in funding for desperate Gaza famine effort: Northern Gaza in particular is rapidly sinking into humanitarian disaster after months of ...
euronews.com/2024/04/17/un-calls-for-26-billion-in-funding-to-urgently-help-3-million-palestinians-in-need-of-food
Will pet bonds really be a win-win? I’m not holding my breath: The pet bonds policy is just one proposal in a suite of many that overwhelmingly favour landlords’ ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/16-04-2024/will-pet-bonds-really-be-a-win-win-im-not-holding-my-breath
All of the Raglan Roast cafes in Wellington, ranked from worst to best: Raglan Roast is a staple of Wellington coffee culture. But with five branches across the ...
thespinoff.co.nz/kai/19-04-2024/all-of-the-raglan-roast-cafes-in-wellington-ranked-from-worst-to-best
Missy rustles to stardom in Canada: A young Kiwi basketballer makes a huge impact in her first year of a college scholarship, named Canadian women's player ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/19/missy-rustles-to-stardom-in-canada/
Oranga Tamariki services for at-risk children will get better after job cuts, minister says
rnz.co.nz/news/political/514551/oranga-tamariki-services-for-at-risk-children-will-get-better-after-job-cuts-minister-says
At UN, Iran says it will make Israel ‘regret’ reprisals: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Thursday warned that Tehran would make Israel ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/18/at-un-iran-warns-israel-against-further-military-action
For ‘Shogun’s’ Anna Sawai, straddling two cultures comes naturally: “It was like searching for a unicorn,” says showrunner Justin Marks on the effort to cast ...
washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/04/17/anna-sawai-shogun-lady-mariko/
Consumers price index, Fed dashes hopes of further NZ interest rate falls: Hopes of imminent falls in New Zealand lending rates have been dashed by a spike ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/cpi-fed-dashes-hopes-of-further-nz-interest-rate-falls/OJIVESLD2NELFDOM36DF7N3DGY/
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
jpost.com/opinion/article-797457
NZ shearer breaks merino solo record in Western Australia: Luke Vernon broke the previous record set in 2019 by shearing 500 merino ewes in eight hours.
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514393/nz-shearer-breaks-merino-solo-record-in-western-australia
US warns Iran, calls on Security Council to condemn attack on Israel: But Russia and Iran criticized the calls for deescalation as hypocritical.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/us-warns-iran-calls-on-security-council-to-condemn-attack-on-israel-00152160
Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster signs with Japanese club: Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has signed on as head coach with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz ...
rnz.co.nz/news/sport/514427/former-all-blacks-coach-ian-foster-signs-with-japanese-club
UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
dw.com/en/un-raises-600-million-for-ethiopia-falls-short-of-target/a-68845033
10-year-old boy winner of Aotearoa's Next Top Mullet competition: New Zealand's newest national mullet champion is a 10-year-old named Ted from Kerikeri.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514746/10-year-old-boy-winner-of-aotearoa-s-next-top-mullet-competition
Man in the middle: Z Energy’s chief executive Lindis Jones on the unique challenge of selling fossil fuels while planning for a cleaner future
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/16/man-in-the-middle/
Biden said 'don't,' but Iran attacked anyway. How should Israel respond now?: A tepid response to Iran's large-scale assault against Israel would reinforce the ...
usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/04/16/iran-israel-missile-attack-biden/73327202007/
Giltrap Group founder, philanthropist Sir Colin Giltrap dies: Sir Colin Giltrap , the philanthropist and businessman who founded the influential and powerful ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/obituary-giltrap-group-founder-philanthropist-sir-colin-giltrap/O33FKWRRPZCVJAXCSPMQ6HRD4M/
Stonka of a Tonka - and it's electric: The biggest electric vehicle of its kind has arrived in New Zealand — and it's right here in Otago.
odt.co.nz/business/stonka-tonka-and-its-electric
🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
france24.com/en/middle-east/20240415-%F0%9F94%B4-live-israel-iran-trade-accusations-at-un-security-council-meeting
Live: US vetoes Palestine's UN membership bid: Meanwhile, far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for execution of Palestinian prisoners to ease jail overcrowding
middleeasteye.net/live/israels-war-gaza-live-israel-pounds-rafah-overnight-strikes
Quick Glance: Israel Attacks Iran, Drones Spotted Over Isfahan
- Israel launched an attack on Iranian soil on Friday, sources said, in the latest tit-for-tat exchange between the two arch foes, potentially escalating the conflict in the region.
- The United States received notification before Israel's attack, which came after Iran's strike on Israel. Global powers urged Israel to limit any further retaliation to prevent a broader escalation.
- A senior Iranian official cast doubt on whether Israel was responsible. Official comments and news reports did not mention Israel, and state TV downplayed the incident.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed no damage to Iran's nuclear sites in Israel's alleged attack. Iran maintains its nuclear work is peaceful, while the West believes it aims to build a weapon.
Shortland Street: South Pacific Pictures pushes for change to govt screen rebate: The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend ...
rnz.co.nz/news/media-technology/514753/shortland-street-south-pacific-pictures-pushes-for-change-to-govt-screen-rebate
UN forum calls for more funding, steps towards slavery reparations: A United Nations forum on people of African descent opened on Tuesday with calls for extra ...
reuters.com/world/un-forum-calls-more-funding-steps-towards-slavery-reparations-2024-04-16/
‘One hell of a shock’: Why not everyone wants flowers from David Lomas: 'People always joke that they hope I never contact them. Because for blokes ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/14-04-2024/one-hell-of-a-shock-why-not-everyone-wants-flowers-from-david-lomas
US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/us-israel-call-on-unsc-to-condemn-irans-attack-but-no-action-taken-797281
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
- Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
foreignaffairs.com/israel/best-way-deal-gazas-humanitarian-crisis
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Newshub, TVNZ job cuts: We now have the worst TV in the western world - Myles Thomas
nzherald.co.nz/business/we-now-have-the-worst-tv-in-the-western-world-myles-thomas/QVAVMADB7ZAKJL6IKU2FMIRGTE/
Road user charges: Are EVs still cheaper to run than petrol cars?: Owners of some EVs now pay the same road user charges as diesels - so is it still worth it?
rnz.co.nz/news/top/514269/road-user-charges-are-evs-still-cheaper-to-run-than-petrol-cars
World donors pledge millions in aid for Sudan on anniversary of war: “We cannot let this nightmare slide from view,” warned the UN chief.
euronews.com/2024/04/15/germany-pledges-millions-in-aid-for-sudan-on-anniversary-of-war
Otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian attack on Israel ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_100385382/sonst-stuerzt-die-welt-ins-chaos.html
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
How to locate the global south: How a fuzzy, scorned term reflects geopolitical shifts
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/12/how-to-locate-the-global-south
LIVE: Pakistan vs New Zealand – T20 international cricket: Follow all our build-up and text commentary as Pakistan face New Zealand in the first T20 of the ...
aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2024/4/18/live-pakistan-vs-new-zealand-t20-international-cricket
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