New Zealand will reduce the limit for overseas donations from AED3,581 to AED78.99.
The new legislation will also ban large foreign political donations and anonymous online advertisements to avoid interference from outside in next year's general election.
Names and addresses are now required when paying for political advertisements across all mediums.
New Zealand will go to the polls in 2020 where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern from the Labour Party will likely be seeking a second term.
US-Iran peace talks in Geneva called off, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday, as Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva, adding to uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found.
UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to return to Westminster, paving the way for a challenge.
Telegram loses bid to overturn India's temporary blocking of the app
Telegram on Friday lost its bid to overturn an Indian government order temporarily banning the messaging app, with a New Delhi court ruling that the government's actions, aimed at preserving the integrity of a key med school exam, were legal and reasonable.
Israel steps up Lebanon attacks with strikes that kill 15
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 15 people on Friday, state news agency NNA said, while Israel said the attacks launched overnight were aimed at what it described as Hezbollah targets in several areas.
Tokyo primary school evacuated after fire breaks out, media report
A primary school in northern Tokyo has been evacuated on Friday after a fire broke out in the music room on the fourth floor, Japanese media reported.
US lifts naval blockade on Iranian ports
The US military has lifted its blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas.
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 896
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 896, including 232 deaths, government data showed late on Thursday.
US, Iran sign interim ceasefire agreement
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an interim agreement aimed at ending the war on Wednesday.
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