Tanzania's main opposition party is banned from elections

Tanzania's main opposition party is banned from elections

Tanzania's main opposition party has been banned from participating in this year's general election because its leaders are charged with treason. Ramadhani Kailima, election director of the Independent National Election Commission, said Shadema failed to sign a code of conduct document expiring on Saturday, meaning the party was disqualified from the October election. Last week,…

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New Zealand’s Foreign Minister said New Zealand needs us as an “active” partner in the Indo-Pacific.

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister said New Zealand needs us as an “active” partner in the Indo-Pacific.

SYDNEY (Reuters) – New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Sunday that his country needs the United States as an “active” partner in the Indo-Pacific region, after traveling to Washington last month to establish ties with the Trump administration. New Zealand and the United States work together in the Pacific to offset China's growing…

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Trump increases tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronic products

Trump increases tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronic products

After more than a week of tariffs on products imported from China, the Trump administration issued a rule late Friday that retains smartphones, computers, semiconductors and other electronics from certain fees, a significant benefit targeting technology companies such as Apple and Dell, as well as iPhones and iPhones and other consumer electronics. A message released…

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