China Slaps New Zealand Lawmakers with 1-Year Travel Ban Amid Taiwan Row
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June 20, 2026
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India-New Zealand Seal Historic Free Trade Deal, Boosting Exports and Job Opportunities
** India and New Zealand have finalized a landmark free trade agreement, expected to increase exports and job opportunities, while providing Indian businesses with better access to the New Zealand market. The deal is a significant boost to bilateral trade and economic ties, and is expected to have far-reaching implications for Indian exporters.
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New Zealand and Cook Islands Forge Defence Pact After Year-Long Diplomatic Dispute Over China Deal
** New Zealand and the Cook Islands have ended a year-long diplomatic row by signing a defence and security declaration, reaffirming their partnership and cooperation. The agreement comes following Wellington’s decision to halt millions in aid to the Cook Islands, which had sparked tensions over its strategic partnership with China.
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