WorldPentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11The latest strikes bring the total number of fast boats hit since September to 43.17 Feb 10:58 PM
WorldAmid threat of US attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthroughTehran wants major sanctions relief in return for limits on nuclear work.17 Feb 09:05 PM
World'Tehran' TV series producer Dana Eden found dead in AthensThe series focused on a Mossad agent working undercover in the Iranian capital.16 Feb 08:40 PM
WorldSon of Iran's last shah urges US action as supporters rallyReza Pahlavi has urged Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrating.15 Feb 03:27 AM
WorldTrump says change of power in Iran would be ‘best thing’US President is sending the world's largest warship to join a second carrier in the Gulf.14 Feb 01:44 AM
WorldIran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threatRights groups say nearly 7000 people have been killed in the ongoing crackdown.11 Feb 07:10 PM
WorldTrump tells Israel's Netanyahu Iran talks must continueNetanyahu wants the US President to widen any deal to curb Iran's ballistic missiles.11 Feb 07:03 PM
WorldIsrael PM to meet Trump with Iran missiles high on agendaBenjamin Netanyahu wants Iran's ballistic missiles tied into any new US deal.10 Feb 07:12 PM
WorldIran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talksIran has jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who now faces up to 17 years.09 Feb 07:07 PM
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WorldExplainer: What to know about Iran-US talksThe Muscat talks are the first US–Iran meeting since the protest crackdown.04 Feb 11:42 PM
WorldIsraeli military tech start-ups cash in on two years of warIndustry experts predict the trend will continue as Nato countries boost defence budgets.04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRussia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdownThe Russia-Ukraine war resumes as Trump advocates for peace; ending his own government shutdown. Calls for Trump to step into Iran and take action also begin to be heard.Watch04 Feb 02:53 AM
WorldUS stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian SeaThe drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.03 Feb 06:39 PM
WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldIran’s missiles pose deadly threat, Gulf allies warn, as Trump weighs strikesA Gulf ally’s assessment finds key parts of Iran’s missile arsenal intact or rebuilt.01 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldTrump’s options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear'He still needs to define an objective for the military,' former Pentagon official said.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jittersUS has deployed warships led by USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores.31 Jan 11:38 PM
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WorldTrump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against IranIran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.30 Jan 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesGold rush: As price soars past US$5000, is a bubble about to burst?Fomo, ambitious crypto barons, US President all get some credit or blame for gold boom.30 Jan 03:14 AM
WorldIran blasts EU 'mistake' after Guards terror designationThe EU has formally listed Iran's Revolutionary Guards as a terror group.29 Jan 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith US ‘armada’ in place, Trump presses his demands on IranNew York Times: US in talks has focused on Iran's nuclear programme rather than Iranians.29 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump says 'time running out' as Iran threatens tough responseA rights group says more than 6200 people died in protests since late December.28 Jan 05:52 PM
WorldUS deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.26 Jan 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAmid two-week internet blackout, some Iranians are getting back onlineNYT: Information suggests thousands more may have been killed than the estimated 5200.26 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisMaduro sequel: What happens if the US removes Iran’s ayatollah?The similarities with last year’s US build-up off Venezuela are impossible to ignore.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: How NZ can protect itself in a fracturing worldOPINION: From Iran to Greenland, global shocks are reshaping old power blocs.23 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldIran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talksIran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.22 Jan 07:24 PM
WorldTrump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at DavosThe US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.22 Jan 05:24 PM
WorldIsrael says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by HezbollahMore than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.21 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrenderRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed amid the crackdown.19 Jan 07:46 PM
WorldIn Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of US military powerInside Trump's deliberations on attacking Iran, and how close it got to happening.19 Jan 04:00 PM
