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The New Zealand Government has described the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as one of the country's most significant trade achievements in decades. It promises expanded export opportunities, reduced tariffs and stronger economic ties with one of the world's fastest-growing economies. · Trade agreements shape economies long after the political announcements surrounding them have faded. eLocal has examined the treaty itself together…

New surveillance technologies capable of tracking vehicle movements, integrating AI-driven monitoring and expanding digital policing are rapidly being deployed across the United States. A new report by journalist Greg Reese argues these developments raise profound constitutional questions that extend well beyond America and deserve attention from democracies worldwide. INR Report: Based on reporting by Greg Reese published on Substack: Flock,…

French lawmakers are considering new measures aimed at protecting elections from manipulation in the digital age. Critics warn the concept of “internal interference” could give the state sweeping authority to monitor political organisation, online debate and independent media. INR Report: Based on commentary by Matthieu Buge for RT HERE. · France is confronting a question now emerging across many Western democracies: when governments move from…

Protests erupt all over Ukraine as citizens protest Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to sack the country’s Defence Minister amid a controversial forced mobilisation campaign. · A Ukrainian businessman targeted by a bomb attack in Monaco pins the blame on Kiev's intelligence services. RT obtains exclusive information on the killer of the main suspect and his terror activities across the globe. · Our correspondent Steve Sweeney captures exclusive…

New Zealand Fuel Watch · Sea Odyssey Holds At Marsden As Coastal Fuel Shipments Continue South · By Dave Trotter – Marsden Point News Radio · Another week, another fascinating picture emerging from New Zealand's fuel supply chain. While there haven't been any dramatic spikes in tanker activity, we're seeing a steady flow of coastal movements as imported fuel works its way through the country. · The standout this week is Sea Odyssey, which…

President Donald Trump has ordered the declassification and release of intelligence documents alleging extensive vulnerabilities across the United States election system. The disclosures include claims of foreign acquisition of voter data, intelligence suppression, exposed electronic voting infrastructure, alleged registration fraud and hundreds of thousands of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls. INR Report: Based on President Donald Trump’s…

The less capable a US politician is, the more valuable he is to special interests, the more valuable to the war machine, the more valuable to big pharma’ – Ben Swann. · In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, and in the wake of Lindsey Graham’s passing, Rick wonders why US Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent for so long. Today’s guest, the host of ‘America Now’ Ben Swann takes things a step further, questioning why McConnell is still an…

Washington steps up its military campaign against Iran following Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases across the Gulf. The Islamic Republic says the latest wave of American attacks has killed at least 30 people. · Amid US attacks, the IRGC threatens closing even more strategic waterways, vital to Washington and its allies. That's as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the latest escalation with oil prices reaching their highest level…

US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from southern Syria and begin redeploying forces from southern Lebanon. The reported request, first published by Axios, points to growing differences between Washington and Jerusalem over Israel's long-term military posture in the region. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Trump reportedly presses Netanyahu · US…

Israel's security cabinet has approved more than US$400 million to establish dozens of new settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move has drawn strong criticism from Palestinian groups and international observers, who argue it further undermines prospects for a negotiated two-state solution. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT HERE. · Major settlement expansion approved · Israel has approved a funding package worth approximately 1.3…