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WorldIsrael deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound aid boat detentionFour activists, including Thunberg, agreed to be deported after detention.10 Jun 06:29 PM
CrimeMeth-smuggling bigamist who dodged deportation for 28 years jailed for rapeHe was once known as the longest-serving remand prisoner in New Zealand history.10 Jun 03:46 AM
WorldIsraeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta ThunbergThe Swedish campaigner was among the activists on board the Madleen.09 Jun 10:42 PM
WorldTrump signs travel ban targeting 12 countriesThe action is in response to this week's Colorado attack, US President says. 05 Jun 12:12 AM
WorldIran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium reportIran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.01 Jun 08:24 AM
WorldIranians accused of spying in UK were asylum seekersThe three men had arrived in Britain in lorries and small boats.18 May 12:08 AM
WorldIndia-Pakistan tensions escalate with drone attacks, 48 deadIndia and Pakistan are accusing each other of launching drone attacks.08 May 09:58 PM
WorldUS, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airportHouthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.05 May 07:32 PM
World‘Imminent terror attack’ on UK soil foiledIt comes amid increased warnings about Iranian-backed plots in the UK.05 May 12:08 AM
World'Massive' Iran port blast: Death toll climbs as fire still blazesAt least 40 dead after blast at Shahid Rajaee Port, near the Strait of Hormuz.27 Apr 06:33 PM
WorldWhat we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic portThe blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.26 Apr 06:56 PM
WorldIran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in RomeIran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.19 Apr 09:05 AM
World80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Houthis sayIran called the latest US strikes 'barbaric'.18 Apr 10:11 PM
WorldU.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programmeUS envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.12 Apr 01:49 AM
WorldTrump signals direct US-Iran nuclear talks, warns of ‘great danger’Iran confirmed indirect discussions, calling them a test and opportunity.08 Apr 03:17 AM
World‘Bailing Europe out again’: Journalist added to US Defence chat on Yemen strikesThe Atlantic magazine's editor got advance notice of the strikes via Signal.24 Mar 07:24 PM
World‘Complete destruction’: Israel resumes Gaza bombing amid hostage crisisIsrael's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.18 Mar 08:43 PM
WorldTrump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi attacksUS strikes on Yemen killed 53 people and wounded 98 on Saturday.17 Mar 06:36 PM
Travel newsUS reportedly mulls travel restrictions affecting 43 countriesCitizens from 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, face a complete travel ban. 15 Mar 10:56 PM
WorldUS strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacksTrump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.15 Mar 09:33 PM
WorldMilitants attack train in Pakistan, three dead, 100 hostages freedMilitants attacked a train in Balochistan, killing three and seizing hostages.11 Mar 10:23 PM
World‘Extreme fear’: Over 1000 dead in Syria’s coastal violenceInterim President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed not to let Syria fall into chaos or civil war.10 Mar 07:32 PM
Travel newsCouple arrested during Iran holiday after ignoring warnings to avoid the countryThe couple, in their 50s, were accused of spying and detained in January.20 Feb 12:10 AM
World‘Must be disarmed’: US calls for action against HezbollahProtests erupted after Lebanon blocked Iranian flights from landing.16 Feb 10:24 PM
World‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in GazaAbbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.09 Feb 04:57 PM
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WorldTwo judges shot dead at Iran’s Supreme CourtA person with a handgun entered the room of the two judges and shot them, spokesman says19 Jan 08:31 PM
WorldIsraeli Cabinet to vote on ceasefire deal amid latest Gaza strikesThe truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.16 Jan 11:29 PM
WorldIsrael accuses Hamas of backtracking on ‘disastrous’ ceasefire deal; strikes GazaThe truce is expected to take effect in a couple of days.16 Jan 06:46 PM
