PremiumWorldEditorial: There are no easy answers in the Middle East1 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM4 minutes to read
WorldHow the US airstrike in Syria was about Iran28 Feb, 2021 10:01 PM5 minutes to readSyria is again serving as a proxy battlefield for world powers.
WorldUS implicates Saudi crown prince in Jamal Khashoggi's murder27 Feb, 2021 03:51 AM4 minutes to readThe Biden administration strikes a diplomatic tone despite damning findings.
WorldUS launches airstrikes in Syria, multiple deaths reported26 Feb, 2021 01:04 AM3 minutes to readThe strikes were retaliation for an attack in Iraq, the Pentagon said.
WorldCovid-19 vaccines bring political power in Middle East21 Feb, 2021 08:59 PM5 minutes to readForget about oil and arms. Covid-19 vaccines are emerging as the new Middle East currency.
WorldPrincess Latifa will return to public life when 'appropriate'19 Feb, 2021 11:58 PM3 minutes to readIn response to media furore, Emirati royal family says she is being cared for by family.
New Zealand|PoliticsNZ-Aus woman arrested at Syria-Turkey border named16 Feb, 2021 03:50 AM7 minutes to readThe woman has been known to New Zealand and Australian authorities 'for some time'.
PremiumWorldIsrael's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequities5 Feb, 2021 03:53 AM7 minutes to readNew York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.
WorldDubai blamed for Covid cases abroad after NYE blowout29 Jan, 2021 07:16 AM6 minutes to readThe sheikhdom is paying a heavy price at home and abroad for opening up to revellers.
WorldIsrael rushes to expand West Bank settlements18 Jan, 2021 12:00 AM3 minutes to readThe UN considers the settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to be illegal.
World'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalism16 Jan, 2021 05:23 PM7 minutes to readBiden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.
World'Famine not seen in 40 years': US ignores Yemen warnings14 Jan, 2021 08:45 PM5 minutes to readUN predicts widespread famine in Yemen due to the US designating rebels a terror group.
WorldAre the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?4 Jan, 2021 09:02 PM6 minutes to readMiddle East tensions are running high in the waning days of the Trump administration.
New ZealandPolice warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crash3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM2 minutes to readThe head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.
WorldHuge Beirut blast overlooked by world in a year of Covid1 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM4 minutes to readIn any other year, a disaster that tore a city apart would be the biggest story.
WorldBeirut explosion: Lebanese PM charged30 Dec, 2020 12:55 AM5 minutes to readThe blast that killed more than 200 people was caused by a stockpile of ammonium nitrate.
WorldIsrael heads to fourth election in two years as Govt collapses23 Dec, 2020 01:32 AM6 minutes to readIsrael's divided Government has collapsed, triggering yet another election.
WorldTop Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photo16 Dec, 2020 12:46 AM3 minutes to readSoldier an 'honourable man who did the wrong thing more than a decade ago,' MP says.
New ZealandThreat of execution: In danger because of what they believe13 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM3 minutes to readImran's sister claimed the Prophet Mohammad had appeared to her and ordered he be killed.
WorldJournalist who encouraged 2017 protests executed in Iran12 Dec, 2020 06:51 AM3 minutes to readIranian state television said Ruhollah Zam, 47, was hanged early Saturday morning.
PremiumWorldOn Iran, Biden can bide his time8 Dec, 2020 01:37 AM5 minutes to readNew York Times: The Biden administration will have the leverage in negotiations with Iran.
World'Drone machine gun' killed nuclear scientist, Iran claims7 Dec, 2020 07:05 PM3 minutes to readThe remote weapon 'zoomed in' on scientist using facial recognition tech, Iran alleges.
World'World's loneliest elephant' starts long road home29 Nov, 2020 10:33 PM5 minutes to readKaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.
PremiumWorldIran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientist29 Nov, 2020 07:49 PM9 minutes to readNew York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.
WorldIran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist28 Nov, 2020 06:57 PM6 minutes to readThe military-style killing has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the US.
WorldIranian scientist killed by 'armed terrorist elements'28 Nov, 2020 05:57 AM6 minutes to readIranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.
TravelQatar finds mother of abandoned baby. Not among passengers searched23 Nov, 2020 08:25 PM4 minutes to readProsecution in Qatar says airport police acted illegally in conducting invasive searches.
World'Really scary': Woman recalls being 'humiliated' after invasive search at Doha Airport22 Nov, 2020 10:38 PM5 minutes to readA young Aussie has spoken about her traumatic experience at Doha Airport.
WorldThousands of Aussie troops could lose awards after war crimes report20 Nov, 2020 06:28 AM4 minutes to readAustralia's military leaders struggle to cope with the fallout from explosive report.
WorldIslamic State still long-term threat - US general19 Nov, 2020 11:36 PM4 minutes to readThe general says IS will only be completely defeated when refugees can return home.
World'Deeply disturbing': Shocking Australian war crime allegations19 Nov, 2020 12:28 AM10 minutes to readA bombshell report has alleged 39 Afghanis were unlawfully killed by Australian forces.
PremiumWorldUS troops are packing up, ready or not18 Nov, 2020 06:00 AM8 minutes to readNew York Times: Trump's drawdown puts fate of Afghan forces in question.
WorldDubai 'jetman' killed in training accident17 Nov, 2020 09:03 PM3 minutes to readDaredevil was famous for flying alongside a jet and base-jumping from the Burj Khalifa.
WorldThe secret US-Israel plot to kill al-Qaida's second in command15 Nov, 2020 09:51 PM6 minutes to readOfficials say Abu Mohammed al-Masri was secretly killed by assassins in Iran in August.