WorldRussia's secret weapon in Ukraine crisisKremlin officials mock US and Nato concerns as military pressure continues to pile on.16 Feb 04:53 PM
WorldFlights to Ukraine halted or redirectedUS intelligence says Russian invasion could be any day - Ukraine leader calls for calm.13 Feb 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn responses to Russia, US stands firm on who can join NatoNew York Times: Putin described the Ukraine joining Nato as a threat to world peace.02 Feb 08:30 PM
WorldRussia dismisses concerns of imminent Ukraine invasion as 'absolute lies'The US has suggested a buildup of Russian troops on the border points to invasion.23 Nov 02:14 AM
WorldMigrants at the Belarus border flown homeMigrants have been trying to cross the border at Belarus for weeks.18 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldMideast migrants stuck on EU doorstepThousands from the Middle East have been trying to cross into the EU in recent months.13 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldRussia flies nuclear bombers over BelarusTwo supersonic warplanes were sent over Belarus to test missile defence shields10 Nov 10:44 PM
WorldMigrants aided by Belarus try to storm border into PolandThousands of migrants sought to storm the border from Belarus into Poland.08 Nov 09:09 PM
World'Dictator' goes rogue in bizarre interviewAlexander Lukashenko tears strips off a reporter after horrific human rights accusations.03 Oct 09:11 AM
OlympicsBelarus Olympic runner's quick thinking to avoid being sent homeThe sprinter was warned by her grandma of reprisals back home.05 Aug 09:53 PM
TravelFresh Belarus travel bans connected to Ryanair incidentNew Zealand has issued travel bans connected to the forced grounding of a Ryanair flight.08 Jul 09:25 PM
TravelRyanair CEO on what really happened on hijacked Belarus flightAirline crew described being coerced into making statements on the ground in Minsk.16 Jun 03:38 AM
WorldBelarusian activist stabs himself with pen in courtThe grisly incident comes after Belarus forcibly diverted a plane to arrest a passenger.01 Jun 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldRoman Protasevich: A Belarus activist who 'refused to live in fear'New York Times: Roman Protasevich bravely embarked at 16 on a life in opposition.31 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The pen is still mightier than the swordEDITORIAL: The autocratic ruler of Belarus is trying a new way to crush critics.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: The West is giving rogue states an easy rideOPINION: A soft-touch approach is in danger of aiding autocratic regimes.27 May 12:11 AM
TravelAirspace clears over pariah Belarus, EU warns airlinesThe European Union has called on airlines to avoid flying over Belarus.25 May 10:00 PM
World'They're going to kill him': Fears journalist was tortured after Ryanair hijackingBelarusian authorities also release "confession" video by girlfriend of journalist.25 May 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOpinion: A state-sponsored skyjacking can't go unansweredNew York Times: Hijacking a commercial airliner is simply too dangerous to let pass.25 May 07:00 AM
WorldBelarus ban: Sanctions against country after 'hijacking' of Ryanair flightEuropean Union threatened sanctions against Belarus following hijacking of Ryanair flight.24 May 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWho is Roman Protasevich, the captive journalist in Belarus?New York Times: Why is the Belarus government so fixated on the 26-year-old?24 May 10:39 PM
TravelRyanair slammed over 'weak, cowardly' Belarus responseDear Ryanair, is there an 'optional fee' not to be kidnapped by foreign government?24 May 09:13 PM
World'State-sponsored terror act': European leaders react after Ryanair flight hijackedFears for safety of Raman Pratasevich after passenger flight diverted to Belarus.23 May 10:10 PM
Travel'This is absolutely insane': 'Shocking act' forces plane off courseFlight FR4978 is at centre of a political storm after it diverted from its destination.23 May 09:49 PM
WorldRetirees in Belarus protest leader on 100th dayPensioners took to the streets to mark 100 days since the widely disputed election.16 Nov 10:18 PM
WorldTrump joins growing list of virus-infected world leadersHere's a look at other leaders around the world who have had the Covid-19 virus.02 Oct 09:19 AM
WorldBelarus activist rips up passport to stop her deportation"If Belarus collapses today, Russia will come next," President Alexander Lukashenko said.08 Sep 08:48 PM
WorldProtesters rally for fourth week in BelarusTens of thousands of demonstrators are rallying against the 'rigged election' results.30 Aug 08:58 PM
WorldBelarus crackdown: Foreign journalists deported, accreditation revokedBelarus cracks down on media after weeks of huge protests against authoritarian president.29 Aug 08:54 PM
WorldBelarus is roiling from protests demanding the resignation of the presidentProtesters set upon Belarus amid claims that presidential election results are fraudulent.24 Aug 12:13 AM
WorldBelarus leader says Russia willing to help counter protestsProtesters claim the results of the August 9 presidential election are fraudulent.15 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandBelarus crackdown: NZ must speak out against post-election violenceLast Sunday's election re-establishing Alexander Lukashenko widely seen as fraudulent.14 Aug 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges awaitFurther upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.11 Aug 05:00 PM
