14 May: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa remains a listed terrorist according to the US government, but Donald Trump is determined to restore "normal relations" with the Syrian government.... more
14 May: A $400 million plane gifted from the Qatari royal family could be the next Air Force One aircraft responsible for transporting the president of the United States.... more
13 May: It has been more than 580 days since 251 people were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Here's why the most recent release is significant.... more
13 May: New research shows successive NZ governments keep opting for expensive short-term fixes after floods and other disasters. But there are two other choices available.... more
13 May: The government is ‘going for growth’ in tourism. But New Zealand already struggles to serve current visitor numbers, and enrolments in training courses have plummeted.... more