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N. Zealand’s top diplomat stands by his criticism of ‘race-based' superiority

N. Zealand’s top diplomat stands by his criticism of ‘race-based' superiority

In his State of Nation address, Winston Peters aimed at Maori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi for saying Maori people have ‘superior genetics’

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Call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza reverberates in Australian parliament
18.03.2024

Call for immediate cease-fire in Gaza reverberates in Australian parliament

'You support genocide… Albanese, your hands are red. 15,000 children dead,' protestors shout from gallery section of parliament

North Korea fires fresh round of ballistic missiles
18.03.2024

North Korea fires fresh round of ballistic missiles

Following 2nd such launch by Pyongyang this year, Seoul condemns move as 'clear provocation' threatening peace, stability

Kabul summons Pakistani envoy over airstrikes inside Afghanistan
18.03.2024

Kabul summons Pakistani envoy over airstrikes inside Afghanistan

8 people were killed after Islamabad launched airstrikes triggering retaliation by Afghanistan on Pakistani military installations, says Kabul

Wildfire continues to spread in China's southern Sichuan province
17.03.2024

Wildfire continues to spread in China's southern Sichuan province

Fire started on Friday in rural area of Yajiang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture still not under control, reports media

Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles
17.03.2024

Pakistan launches sparrow count as bird's population dwindles

Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows, who also serve as indicators of air quality