Category : Defence
Author: Robert Ayson

A literal reading of the treaty suggests that ANZUS is a triangle. According to the all-important fourth article, each one of the three parties ‘recognizes that an armed attack in the Pacific Area on any of the Parties would be dangerous to its own peace and safety and declares that it would act to meet the common danger in accordance with its constitutional processes’.

Article: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/anzus-at-70-anzus-and-new-zealand/
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Category : News
Author: Reuters & Mike Kilpatrick

Russian cosmonauts have discovered new cracks in a segment of the International Space Station that could widen, a senior space official has said, the latest in a series of setbacks.

"Superficial fissures have been found in some places on the Zarya module," Vladimir Solovyov, chief engineer of rocket and space corporation Energia, told RIA news agency. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2021/08/cracks-discovered-in-international-space-station-set-to-widen-over-time.html
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Author: Hannah Kronast

An Afghan interpreter who worked for the New Zealand Defence Force has issued a desperate plea to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help after he said he and other translators were promised seats on an evacuation flight which never eventuated.

Ardern said she understands that not everyone they wanted to get out was able to, but assured them they are working with partners on how New Zealand will continue to support those that "didn't get home".

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/08/afghan-interpreter-who-worked-for-nz-defence-force-issues-desperate-plea-for-help-to-jacinda-ardern.html
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Author: Reuters

The United States on Monday said it had completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan following a chaotic airlift nearly 20 years after it had invaded the country in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks on America.

More than 122,000 people have been flown out of Kabul since August 14, the day before the Taliban - which harbored the al Qaeda militant group blamed for the 2001 attacks on New York and Washington - regained control of the country.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/08/last-united-states-forces-complete-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-after-almost-20-years.html
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Author: Damian George

An Afghan national who helped New Zealand forces and is now on the Taliban’s hit list has reportedly escaped to temporary safety with his wife and 3-month-old daughter.

Shaib Mohammad provided personal security for engineers in Afghanistan working for the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team, a military deployment sent to support stability and reconstruction efforts.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/126221853/new-zealand-ally-wanted-by-taliban-reportedly-escapes-with-family-and-flees-30-kilometres-on-foot
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Author: China Uncensored

The Chinese Communist Party is celebrating the 70th anniversary of what state-run media calls the “peaceful liberation” of Tibet. Liberation from . . . self rule? From being able to follow your customs, practice your religion, speak your own language and not be put in a re-education camp? The Tibetans must feel do indebted to the Chinese Communist Party for saving it from that awful fate.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXMuMP9Dqaw
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Author: RNZ

Immunologist Graham Le Gros says New Zealand should be bringing in AstraZeneca vaccines if the Pfizer vaccine supply is running short, and there should be a drive to get as many people with one vaccination shot as soon as possible.

The Government may have to manage demand for the COVID-19 vaccine after a rush to get the jab following the latest outbreak.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/08/coronavirus-expert-calls-for-nz-to-start-using-astrazeneca-vaccine-jump-ahead-of-the-virus.html
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Author: Reuters

South African scientists have detected a new coronavirus variant with multiple mutations but are yet to establish whether it is more contagious or able to overcome the immunity provided by vaccines or prior infection.

The new variant, known as C.1.2, was first detected in May and has now spread to most South African provinces and to seven other countries in Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania, according to research which is yet to be peer-reviewed.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/08/coronavirus-new-covid-19-variant-c-1-2-with-concerning-constellations-of-mutations-found-in-south-africa.html
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