Asia Pacific

NZ proposes social media ban for under 16s. Netanyahu flags expanded offensive in Gaza. The first American pope.

Indonesia increases mining royalties. US, UK launch strikes against Houthis in Yemen; UN holds Gaza aid hearings. Canada elects anti-Trump Carney.

Putin, Zelensky signal openness to talks. Albanese dismisses Russian ‘propaganda’ on Indonesian military base. Humanitarian agencies slam Israeli inquiry.

New Zealand plans major defence spending hike. US and Iran to hold talks. North Korea’s crypto heists.

Egypt proposes new Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal. Violent clashes in Indonesia over new military law. Hundreds arrested during Türkiye protests.

Fiji constitution amendment fails. Gaza truce negotiations as Syrian fighting resumes. Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte arrested in Manila.

Status talks for New Caledonia. Tit for tat in Trump’s trade war. Musk and DOGE’s mistakes.

Cook Islands tension with New Zealand. Speech by exiled Bangladeshi leader sparks violence. Albanese and Trump talk tariffs.

New Zealand lures digital nomads. Congo teeters towards all-out war. China’s DeepSeek spooks US tech firms.

Indonesia launches free-meal program. Impeached South Korean president tries to avoid arrest. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, LA burns.