Latest in Tag: New Zealand Highlight
Latest in Tag: New Zealand
Egyptian-New Zealander ties are long standing and warm: NZ Defence Minister
NZ has been a significant member of the Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai since 1982.
New Zealand Defense Minister participates in opening ceremony for CCCPA training on Gender-Responsive Peace Operations for Arab Peacekeepers
As part of his official visit to Egypt, New Zealandâs Minister of Defence Peeni Henare inaugurated the training with CCCPA Director-General Ahmed Abdel Latif, New Zealandâs Ambassador in Cairo Greg Lewis, UNDP Egypt Deputy Resident Representative Sylvain Merlen, along with high-level representatives from the Egyptian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Interior.
Trade exchange between Egypt, NZ reaches NZ$424 ($260m) by July 2022
We are studying the possibility of exporting Egyptian mangoes to NZ: Ambassador
Film festivals of Locarno, New Zealand, Karlovy Vary cancel 2020 editions
Online platforms for watching participating films will be launched
New Zealand Christchurch mosque attacker charged with âterrorismâ
Man accused of gunning down 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch formally charged with terrorism
Far-right terrorism: gaining momentum around world
‘It came in response to racism, globalisation, mass migration,’ says analystÂ
MP Fouad denounces New Zealand attack, Senator Anningâs offensive statement
The attack on two mosques in New Zealand which left 49 Muslim worshipers dead and injured plenty others, was a brutal and gruesome act of terrorism, MP Mohamed Fouad said in a press statement on Monday. âOur sincere thoughts and prayers go out to their families and loved ones affected by this dreadful tragedy,â the …
Eleven Egyptians among those wounded in Mosquesâ attack in New Zealand
Suspect charged with murder due to appear in court again on 5 April
Op-ed review: Christchurch attacks, Press Syndicate’s election
Four Egyptians killed, 11 injured in New Zealand attacks
New Zealand mosque attacks: terrorism or act of violence?
âIt is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack,â says New Zealand Prime Minister
Four Egyptians killed in New Zealand terrorist attack
Egypt condemns attack on two mosques, expresses sincere condolences to victimsâ families
Honouring the Enemy
âI dreamed that one had died in a strange place, near no accustomed handâ: William Butler Yeats
The frozen tears of New Zealand’s ebbing glaciers
As the planet heats up, scientists warn the dramatic seams of ice that have inspired ancient legends, Victorian explorers and modern tourists alike could all but vanish.Once, there was a goddess called Hine Hukatere who loved to climb the high peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. But one day she decided to visit the beach, …
New Zealand town plans to ban cats
The town of Omaui is trying to go cat-free in order to stop the animals from attacking native species. Cat ownership is increasingly controversial in New Zealand due to conservation concerns.A small town in New Zealand found itself at the center of a national debate between conservations and cat lovers on Wednesday, when a regional …
New Zealand Post, KFC get resourceful
The struggling New Zealand Post is branching out, media reports have said. On top of delivering letters and parcels to homes, it now also serves fried chicken for dinner in what’s described as a “win-win situation.”The 170-year-old postal service of New Zealand confirmed Tuesday it had partnered with US fast food chain KFC to deliver …
UK Brexit blues drive New Zealand dream
Immigration advisers whoâve noticed a surge in British interest toward New Zealand following the UK’s Brexit vote warn it wonât last. Blair Cunningham reports from Wellington.
Australia crowned champions as rugby returns to Olympics after 92-year hiatus
Rugby has been absent from the Olympics for 92 years and rugby sevens has never featured at the Games, making Australia’s gold medal win over New Zealand a historic Olympic moment.
US museums call on smartphone users to stop ‘catching PokĂ©mon’
The US Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery have said “catching” PokĂ©mon during visits “would not be deemed appropriate.” The newly released Nintendo app “PokĂ©mon Go” has proved to be a huge success.
Pokémon Go thrusts Nintendo onto the smartphone stage
Nintendo’s PokĂ©mon Go app has turned the slumping Japanese video game developer into an overnight celebrity on the app market. Can it sustain its success, or is it just experiencing its 15 minutes of fame?
Saving the world’s rarest parrot with genomics
Off the coast of New Zealand, conservationists are sequencing the genome of kakapo parrots to try and bring the bizarre flightless bird back from the brink. They’re also tracking every detail of their strange sex life.
New Zealand flag vote too close to call
New Zealand voters seem torn between two flag designs, with the flag featuring a silver fern over a black-and-blue background in the lead, officials say. The winner will compete against the current flag in the spring. The flag with the black top left corner won 50.5 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results of …
New Zealand votes in first round to select national flag
New Zealanders have begun voting in the first of two referendums to pick a national flag. The South Pacific country may also keep its current banner, sometimes confused with Australia’s and carrying a British union flag. Voters have until December 11 to choose from five flag options in a postal referendum which were selected by …
New Zealand win third Rugby World Cup
The All Blacks made history on Saturday evening securing a third Rugby World Cup in an exciting final against arch-rivals Australia. The Kiwis also became the first team to ever defend a World Cup. The All Blacks started as expected, with power and precision in all aspects of their play, and the first points of …
New Zealand reach fourth Rugby World Cup final
Like Bayern Munich in football, New Zealand keep setting records in rugby. In a tense semifinal against South Africa, the most successful rugby nation of all time secured the win and a spot in the 2015 final. New Zealand overcame archrival South Africa 20-18 in the wet at Twickenham on Saturday to advance to a …
FIFA U-20 World Cup begins in New Zealand
A total of 24 teams qualified from six continents are competing for the title. For Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, and Nigeria qualified to the tournament after they reached the semi-finals of African U-20 Championship that was held in Senegal.
Cricket World Cup 2015
Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which began on 14 February and will continue until 29 March. The teams will play a total of 49 matches in 14 different cities. Australian playing fields will host 26 matches in seven cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, …
Egypt joins international âGroup of Friendsâ against torture
The group seeks to facilitate the implementation of the international convention against torture
Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no âquick fixâ in military and ideological fight against ISIS
BurgerFuel brings New Zealand beef to Ma’adi
Burger Fuel strives to offer a healthier version of fast food.
Tech giants look to skies to spread Internet
Google took a step in that direction this week with the acquisition of Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones that can help boost Internet access to remote areas.