Golden Visas in New Zealand: What Kind of Homes Can Foreign Investors Buy?
New Zealand has eased its foreign buyer ban, allowing Golden Visa holders to purchase luxury homes worth NZ$5 million or more. From clifftop houses in Devonport to estates in Queenstown, here’s what kind of properties wealthy investors can buy — and what it means for the housing market.
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China Launches Visa-Free Travel for Russians After Xi-Putin Talks: A One-Year Trial to Boost Tourism and Bilateral Ties
China will allow visa-free entry for Russian citizens from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026, following Xi-Putin talks in Beijing. The trial program permits Russian travelers to stay for up to 30 days, aiming to boost tourism, business, and cultural exchange while deepening China-Russia ties.
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Trump Relocates U.S. Space Command Headquarters from Colorado to Alabama, Reversing Biden-Era Decision
President Donald Trump has announced the relocation of U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision. The move, which has major political and economic implications, positions Huntsville as the nation’s central hub for military space operations.
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Trump Orders U.S. Military Strike on Venezuelan Drug-Carrying Vessel, Killing 11 Suspected ‘Narcoterrorists’
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. military forces conducted a strike on a Venezuelan drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean, killing 11 alleged Tren de Aragua “narcoterrorists.” The operation escalates Washington’s confrontation with Nicolás Maduro amid a growing U.S. naval buildup in the region.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Tells Putin: “We Respect India-Russia Ties, But Want Strong Relations Too”
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing that Islamabad respects Moscow’s relations with India but also wants to strengthen Pakistan-Russia ties across trade, energy, defence, and technology. He called Putin a “dynamic leader” and accepted an invitation to visit Russia in November.
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Another Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan After 1,400 Killed: Thousands Injured, Aid Rushed Amid Devastation
A second earthquake has struck Afghanistan just two days after a powerful 6.0-magnitude quake killed more than 1,400 people. Thousands are injured, villages flattened, and aid agencies warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis as international relief begins arriving.
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Xi Jinping Hosts China’s Largest-Ever Military Parade: War or Peace at Crossroads
President Xi Jinping hosted China’s biggest military parade marking 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, warning the world faces a choice between peace or war. With Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un as guests of honour, the spectacle showcased China’s military might, global ambitions, and vision for a new world order.
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