People living in Surrey are about to see some real improvements in how their local councils work. The old setup with one big county council and eleven smaller district ones is getting a complete overhaul.… Surrey Local Government Reorganisation Brings Big Changes
The bluetongue virus keeps spreading across Great Britain, and the latest count stands at 135 confirmed infections since the current vector season kicked off in July 2025. Most of these outbreaks have hit England… Bluetongue Virus Hits 135 Cases in UK This Season
The government has decided to keep William Bush and Deborah Shaw on the national council for Arts Council England for another four years. Their new terms kicked off on 15 May 2025. Both bring a… Arts Council England Board Welcomes Back Two Key Figures
Hey folks, if you’re in Andhra Pradesh or keeping an eye on the east coast, things are about to get a bit wild tonight. That severe cyclonic storm we’ve been tracking, Montha, is barreling towards… Cyclone Montha Andhra Pradesh: Landfall Tonight with 100 kmph Winds
Imagine turning a quiet patch of countryside into a mountain of rubbish just to make some quick cash. That is exactly what one man in Cornwall did, and now he is paying a heavy price… Cornwall Illegal Waste Site: Man Ordered to Repay £72,500
The government has decided to take a fresh look at how elderly care works in New Zealand. They are setting up a special team of experts to suggest better ways to pay for services and… New Zealand Aged Care Reform: Fixing Funding for Seniors
Imagine every child in New Zealand walking into school knowing exactly what they need to master that year, no matter which classroom they sit in. That is the big idea behind the freshly unveiled draft… New Zealand Refreshed National Curriculum to Lift Student Success
Imagine stepping onto a boat in Auckland and heading out to a sea that feels alive again, full of fish, crayfish, and thick kelp swaying under the waves. That is the picture the government wants… Hauraki Gulf Restoration Gets $26M Boost in New Push
A well-known barrister from Whanganui has just stepped into a big new role in the justice system. Bernadette Arapere is now a District Court Judge, and she will start hearing cases in Hastings very soon.… Bernadette Arapere Appointed District Court Judge in Hastings
Hey, big changes are happening at WorkSafe in New Zealand. The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Brooke van Velden, has just brought in some sharp minds to steer the board. This move aims to… WorkSafe Board Gets New Leadership to Drive Early Safety Wins
People in Kaikōura and Hurunui are getting another helping hand from the government as bad weather keeps hitting hard. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell said an extra $100,000 is going straight into the local mayoral… Govt Adds $100K Severe Weather Aid for Kaikōura & Hurunui
New Zealand’s Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Scott Simpson, is packing his bags for a quick trip across the Tasman. He lands in Canberra and Sydney today to chat with Aussie leaders and industry… Scott Simpson Visits Australia to Strengthen NZ Ties
The government has decided to take a fresh look at how care for older people works in New Zealand. They are bringing together experts to suggest better ways to pay for services and make sure… New Zealand Aged Care Reform: Building a Future-Ready System
In the bustling heart of Kuala Lumpur, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared his thoughts on fostering deeper connections across Southeast Asia. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, he highlighted the value of youth exchanges and… Albanese ASEAN Summit: Strengthening Regional Bonds in Kuala Lumpur
The Charity Commission has taken a big step by starting a full statutory inquiry into the Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust. This move comes after months of looking into how the charity handles its… Islamic Human Rights Commission Trust Under Statutory Inquiry
Imagine a room full of excited teenagers from ten Southeast Asian nations, all wearing football jerseys, chatting with a top Japanese official. That is exactly what happened in Tokyo when around eighty high school students… ASEAN-Japan Football Exchange Boosts SDGs Ties
Imagine two top leaders from Japan and the United States sitting down to chat about making their countries work even closer on money matters. That is exactly what happened on October 28, 2025, when Japan’s… Japan US Economic Ties Strengthened in Motegi-Lutnick Meet
Imagine two key figures from diplomacy sitting down for a quick chat that could shape how countries rebuild after conflict. That is exactly what happened when a top Japanese official met a senior United Nations… Japan UN Peacebuilding Talks Strengthen Global Ties
Businesses and individuals dealing with Japan and Turkmenistan just got some welcome news. A fresh agreement to stop double taxation on income and tackle tax dodging officially kicks in next month. Diplomatic teams from both… Japan-Turkmenistan Tax Convention Takes Effect Soon
Japan’s top diplomat is heading to South Korea for a key regional summit. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will land in the country on October 29 and stay until October 31. The main reason for the… Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Joins APEC Talks in Gyeongju