Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of September 2

Since the start of the day and as of the evening of September 2, 175 recorded combat engagements have been on the front lines. The fiercest fighting is reported in the Pokrovsk direction, though enemy activity is also observed in the Kurakhove and Vrem…

New Zealand to nearly triple tourist levy

New Zealand is almost tripling the fee most tourists must pay to visit the country, the government announced on Tuesday. Tourists heading to New Zealand will be charged a $100 New Zealand ($62 US) fee per person from October, up from $35. The increased…