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World China’s FM heads to Australia, New Zealand SYDNEY: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will next week visit Australia and New Zealand, officials said Thursday,... Published 14 Mar, 2024 12:39pm
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World Australia unveils direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders SYDNEY: Australia announced on Saturday a direct pathway to citizenship for New Zealanders living in the country,... Published 22 Apr, 2023 10:50am
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World King Charles proclaimed monarch of Australia, New Zealand SYDNEY: King Charles was officially proclaimed head of state of both Australia and New Zealand at ceremonies on... Published 11 Sep, 2022 10:30am
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World Former Australia PM ‘undermined’ responsible government with secret appointments SYDNEY: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s secret appointments to ministries during the COVID-19... Published 23 Aug, 2022 01:36pm
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KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points