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Haiti: When the Promise of a Haitian-Led Solution Begins to Fade
By Sir Ronald Sanders Who speaks for Haiti? It is a question the international community can no longer avoid. For years, governments and international organisations have insisted that the country’s deepening crisis must have a “Haitian-led solution”. The principle is sound. Haitians must determine their country’s future. But the expression is wearing thin because there […]
Food pantries overwhelmed by Trump cuts
Those on the front lines of feeding their neighbors in rural West Virginia say they face unprecedented challenges brought on by Washington.
GeoNet’s earthquake monitoring centre closes due to lack of staff, Labour decries Govt cuts
The closure at GeoNet meant inaccuracies, known as ‘ghost quakes’, could occur.
Kiri Robb and Mark Puata sentenced for kidnapping Harley Shrimpton, who was later murdered in an unrelated incident
One of the victims said it was difficult to describe how frightening the ordeal was.
Nikkei Tumbles As AI Rally Reverses
Tokyo stocks fell sharply on June 26 as investors locked in profits from Japan’s record-setting AI-driven rally, with SoftBank Group and chip-related shares leading a broad retreat after reports that OpenAI may delay its initial public offering. (News On Japan)
Japan’s August Current Account Surplus Exceeds 4 Trillion Yen, Up 12%
Japan recorded a current account surplus of 4.062 trillion yen in August, an increase of 12% from a year earlier, driven primarily by a sharp rise in income from overseas investments, even as higher crude oil prices pushed the country’s trade balance into deficit. (News On Japan)
Japan Approves Bill to Cut Food Consumption Tax to 1%
The Japanese government has approved a bill to reduce the consumption tax on food from 8% to 1% for two years beginning in April 2027, while pledging to finance the measure without issuing deficit-covering government bonds, although it has yet to specify how it will cover the estimated 10 trillion yen cost. (News On Japan)
Japan’s Household Spending Falls 3.1% in August, Ninth Straight Monthly Decline
Household spending in Japan fell 3.1% in August from a year earlier, marking the ninth consecutive month of decline as rising food prices continued to weigh on consumer budgets, according to the latest household expenditure survey released by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on October 9. (News On Japan)
Norovirus outbreak impacts three rest homes and hospital ward on Auckland’s North Shore
The National Public Health Service advised the rest homes on management of the cases.