World'Killer robots': Israel deploys remote-controlled guns in West BankWeapons can fire tear gas, stun grenades, sponge-tipped bullets at Palestinian protesters.16 Nov 08:00 PM
FootballQatar’s World Cup denounced for 'sportswashing' country’s imageQatar latest Persian Gulf nation using sports to try to burnish its image on world stage.16 Nov 06:15 PM
TravelLufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World CupThe official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.13 Nov 07:46 PM
TravelQatar bars to charge $154 for a beer during the World Cup And you thought a $15 glass of wine was steep.09 Nov 12:00 AM
WorldCOP27 UN climate summit: Grim backdrop of a world in crisisEnvoys from around the world gather in Egypt to tackle global threats.06 Nov 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelMichael Palin on lockdown inspiration; travel to North Korea, IraqThe Monty Python star talks to Herald Travel about his new book Into Iraq.17 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamira Taghavi: Why the silence on Iran?OPINION: Where is the condemnation for the arrest and death in custody of Mahsa Amini?28 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldNine killed in Iranian protests after death of 22yo woman in police custodyDemonstrators in a dozen cities vent anger over social repression.22 Sep 06:05 PM
WorldClashes erupt after Iraqi Shiite cleric resigns, 15 deadMachine-gun fire echoed throughout central Baghdad as protesters stormed the Govt palace.30 Aug 03:43 AM
WorldSaudi student jailed for 34 years for tweeting 'rumours'Salma al-Shehab accused of "disturbing public order" and "destabilising social fabric".18 Aug 06:59 PM
WorldCairo church fire kills 41Churchgoers leap from upper floors during one of Egypt's worst fire tragedies in years.14 Aug 07:06 PM
RoyalsPrince Charles' charity donation from bin LadensSunday Times reports royal advisors urged the heir to the throne to refuse the $1.9m.31 Jul 06:05 PM
WorldIt's 'necessary' to act: Climate change damage already impacting Middle East nationsThe UN has warned that the region's crop production could drop 30 per cent by 2025.25 Jul 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSheree Trotter: What Biden's visit to Israel achievedOPINION: 'The US President pledged measures to improve Palestinians' daily lives'24 Jul 12:00 AM
Crime'At some point' teen intended to meet girl for sex: JudgeMan instigated sexually explicit exchange of messages with 12-year-old Facebook friend.20 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldCall for Hindus to be deported from Gulf over violence against Muslims in IndiaA single comment has sparked mass unrest with people being killed and hundreds injured.19 Jun 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSeven days of chaos: TVNZ and the end of Kamahl SantamariaBroadcasting star's career unravelled over one dramatic week.17 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelHajj eVisa: Muslim travellers fear being left behind and out of pocketSaudi Arabia has launched a new visa process for travellers, weeks before pilgrimage.12 Jun 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKansas teacher to IS terrorist: The weird, wild story of Allison Fluke-EkrenNew York Times: Fluke-Ekren trained children on how to use AK-47s and suicide belts.08 Jun 08:16 PM
WorldGeorge W Bush faces backlash over 'brutal invasion of Iraq' gaffeThe former US president mistakenly referred to the Iraq war as 'wholly unjustified'.19 May 07:00 PM
WorldGeorge W Bush mistakenly condemns 'brutal invasion of Iraq'Former US president misspeaks as he decries Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine.19 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulien Leys: An end to Ukraine-Russian warOPINION: Stability and resilience of one process still withstanding major challenges.17 May 05:00 PM
WorldInquiry points to Israeli fire killing journalistIsraeli soldiers were closest and had clearest line of sight to Abu Akleh, says expert.15 May 06:27 PM
WorldHorrific scenes as Israeli police attack mourners at slain journalist's funeralThe violent scenes will likely to add to the grief and outrage across the Arab world.13 May 08:15 PM
PoliticsNZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle EastExpert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.26 Apr 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Russia lies in the most absurd and grotesque ways': Bellingcat founder"Information is a battleground": The digital investigators gathering war crimes evidence.19 Apr 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We think, when will it be my turn?': Palestinians decry Israeli raids as collective punishmentIsraeli forces have carried out a widespread campaign of raids across the West Bank.17 Apr 12:15 AM
TravelNo man, no travel: Taliban blocks unaccompanied women from flightsDozens of women were denied flights home due to a lack of male guardians.29 Mar 07:34 PM
TravelMuslim American travellers sue after being grilled by US border officersThe invasive, stigmatizing questions served no legitimate purpose said an attorney.24 Mar 06:11 PM
TravelReality TV star faces backlash over promoting tourism in Saudi ArabiaThe star was swiftly condemned for promoting tourism in the hard-line Islamic nation.17 Mar 07:13 PM
WorldIran releases Brit pair after six yearsBritish-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe boards flight to United Kingdom.16 Mar 05:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron McMillanSport's winners and losers: White Ferns' disappointing no-show after thrashingCameron McMillan looks over the highs and lows from the sporting weekend.14 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelHere are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travelReady to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.13 Mar 09:07 PM
TravelWander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' tripTo celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, plan your next all-girls getaway.07 Mar 10:10 PM
