বিশেষ সংবাদ

বিশেষ সংবাদ

International

Hipkins set to replace Jacinda

International Desk: Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as prime minister after becoming the only nominee on Saturday to lead the ruling Labour Party of New Zealand, reports BBC.

Read more: Five devotees die at Ijtema

Hipkins, 44, who is expected to be confirmed as the new leader at a meeting of Labour's 64 lawmakers, or Caucus, on Sunday, was first elected to parliament in 2008 and was appointed minister for Covid-19 in November 2020.

In Ms Ardern's surprise announcement on Thursday she said she did not have "enough in the tank" to lead the country and would step down.

Read more: 2 students killed in road crash

First elected to parliament for the Labour Party in 2008, Hipkins became a household name fronting the government's response to the pandemic. He was appointed health minister in July 2020 before becoming the COVID response minister at the end of the year.

He is now minister for police, education and public service, as well as leader of the House.

Read more: Six killed in California shooting

How long Mr Hipkins will be in office is uncertain as New Zealand holds a general election in October.

Sun News/MR

Copyright © Sunnews24x7
Most
Readed
Recent

Ducsu, hall polls tomorrow: 471 candidates vying for 28 posts

The much-anticipated Dhaka University Central Students' Union (Ducsu) and...

Former secretary Abu Alam arrested in terrorism case

Police detectives have arrested Abu Alam Shahid Khan, a former senior secreta...

16 killed as police open fire on Gen Z protest in Nepal

At least 16 protesters were killed Monday after Nepal police fired rubber bul...

Why the Liberation War was inevitable?

Muktijuddho Keno Anibarjo Chhilo(why liberation war was inevitable) is the Be...

BAU students demand apology from VC and no halls vacate

Students of Bangladesh Agriculture University (BAU) are protesting against th...

sunnews27x7 advertisement
Lifestyle
Entertainment
sunnews24x7 advertisement
Sports