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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's International articles  International
    Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested for allegedly misusing public funds
     23 August 2025
    Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly misusing public funds while in office.
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    North Korea has 'undeclared' ICBM base near China border, according to new report
    22 Aug: A secret North Korean missile base that likely houses six to nine nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles has been located close to the border with China, a new report says.... more
    Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra cleared of royal insult charges as his PM daughter awaits her fate
    22 Aug: The billionaire tycoon and former politician has been cleared by a court of criminal charges relating to the country's strict laws against insulting the royal family.... more
    US government says 55 million people who already have visas are subject to 'continuous vetting'
    22 Aug: The US government appears to be expanding its visa crackdown, with a statement indicating authorities will review existing visas of more than 55 million people in search of violations.... more
    What is silicone and how does it compare to plastic in the kitchen?
    22 Aug: Here's what experts have to say about silicone utensils and cookware, including the products' safety, life span and how they differ from plastic.... more
    Meet MAX, the 'chilling' new development in Vladimir Putin's 'digital iron curtain'
    22 Aug: Russians are being pushed onto a new messaging service linked to the Kremlin, and experts warn people can expect them to be watching everything.... more
    World's oldest person, Ethel Caterham, celebrates 116th birthday in Surrey, England
    22 Aug: As British great-grandmother Ethel Caterham turns 116, research suggests extreme old age may be less about genes and more about paperwork.... more
    US and EU release details of trade deal featuring broad 15 per cent tariff
    22 Aug: The deal will affect what both economies say is the "most valuable economic relationship in the world", worth $2.8 trillion each year.... more
    Victoria's First Peoples' Assembly reveals proposed treaty-backed powers to create new education facility
    22 Aug: In coming weeks the Victorian government is set to introduce a bill to legislate Australia's first formal treaty with traditional owners. The ABC can reveal it's expected to give Victoria's elected Aboriginal body powers to establish new institutions — like a proposed education institute.... more
    Tonga's king takes control of government department, as critics fear 'dangerous' situation
    22 Aug: Tonga's king has taken control of a government department in what critics say is a 'slap' to democracy in the Pacific nation.... more

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     15 Aug: The 'aura farming' boy danced for tradition, then the internet turned it into a trend and a trap +++++++++++++++++++++++
     25 Aug: Daniil Medvedev booed for minutes at US Open, Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history +++++++++++++++++++
     18 Aug: FOI emails raise new questions about government's role in scientific report into Murujuga rock art ++++++++++++++++++
     06 Aug: Hiroshima bombing survivors call for end to nuclear weapons, as thousands to gather for 80th anniversary +++++++++++++++++
     26 Aug: Israeli strikes on southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital kill at least 20, including journalists +++++++++++++++++
     11 Aug: 'Deeply disturbing' video shows group of men attacking woman at PNG university +++++++++++++++
     26 Aug: Marshall Islands 'in shock' after devastating fire destroys parliament building +++++++++++++++

     International NewsLinks
      30 Aug: Us to stop palestinians attending un meeting in new york (BBCWorld)
      29 Aug: India's international booker winner at the centre of a political row (BBCWorld)
      29 Aug: Bbc reveals web of spammers profiting from ai holocaust images (BBCWorld)
      29 Aug: International scam artist with $15,000 in hotel debts sentenced in christchurch (RadioNZ)
      29 Aug: Search for love for a wairarapa snail named ned goes international (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Aug: Industry leaders mark international women in cyber day with optimism (ITBrief)
      29 Aug: France rugby hero sparks scandal after he was filmed lifting woman’s skirt (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Aug: New zealand joins international partners in countering china-linked cyber attacks (RadioNZ)
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