Militants attack train in Pakistan, three dead, 100 hostages freed
Militants attacked a train in Balochistan, killing three and seizing hostages.
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‘Extreme fear’: Over 1000 dead in Syria’s coastal violence
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed not to let Syria fall into chaos or civil war.
Couple arrested during Iran holiday after ignoring warnings to avoid the country
The couple, in their 50s, were accused of spying and detained in January.
‘Must be disarmed’: US calls for action against Hezbollah
Protests erupted after Lebanon blocked Iranian flights from landing.
‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in Gaza
Abbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.
Pop star sentenced to death
The heavily tattooed singer is known for combining rap, pop and R&B.
Two judges shot dead at Iran’s Supreme Court
A person with a handgun entered the room of the two judges and shot them, spokesman says
Israeli Cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal amid latest Gaza strikes
The truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.
Israel accuses Hamas of backtracking on ‘disastrous’ ceasefire deal; strikes Gaza
The truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.
'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plot
The plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.
How Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's future
Mohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.
Syria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-Assad
US, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.
How rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad
New York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.
Rebels in control of Aleppo as Iran pledges support for Syrian regime, military
Iran's Araghchi meets Assad, pledging support amid rebels' seizure of Aleppo.
Lightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired'
'There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'
Government designates Hezbollah as terrorist entity
The Govt has also slapped a similar designation on the Houthi movement.
Iran debates whether it could make a deal with Trump
New York Times: Iran's new president faces pressure to negotiate with Trump.
Three charged in alleged Iran plot to assassinate Trump
The assignment to try to kill Republican leader allegedly began in mid-to-late September.
Activists alarmed as Iran transfers protesting student to care facility
Fears for girl who stripped in Tehran grow with 'specialist care' rumours.
Trump and Netanyahu discuss 'Iranian threat' amid Gaza, Lebanon wars
Netanyahu and Trump are in discussions regarding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
Safety fears after 'iconic' girl detained for stripping in Iran
A woman was arrested after stripping in public in Iran after comments about her clothes.
Iran arrests female student who stripped outside university to protest harassment
The woman was allegedly beaten during the arrest.
Iran leader vows 'tooth-breaking response' to Israel and US
'The enemies should know that they will definitely receive a tooth-breaking response.'
Deadly cycle continues: Middle East turmoil escalates
Analysis: The deadly cycle of retaliation between Israel and Iran continues.
Israel parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agency
Humanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.
NZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle East
NZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.
Netanyahu declares Iran strike a success as Israel pounds Lebanon, Gaza
Raids fuel fears the Middle East is spiralling towards an ever-wider conflict.
'Catastrophic': Israel warns against Iran retaliation
Israel warned Iran would 'pay a heavy price' if it responded to the strikes.
Israel says conducting 'precise strikes' in Iran as fears of wider war grow
Explosions reported in Tehran as Israel responds to Iranian attacks with air strikes.
Why is Israel poised to attack Iran?
NYT: For decades they've fought a shadow war. Now the conflict has burst into the open.
Spy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigation
NZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.
Iranian markets slide and flights cancelled as Israeli attack looms
Financial Times: Country braced for retaliation after Tehran’s ballistic missile strike.
US investigating leak of intel on Israel's Iran strike preparations
Israel is preparing munitions and drone activity for an attack on Iran.
Israel, Iran-aligned foes vow to continue war after Hamas leader's death
Hamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.