WorldStuck fast: Global shipping channel blocked by giant tankerAll traffic in vital waterway is blocked, threatening to disrupt global shipping system.24 Mar 04:50 PM
WorldThe innocent victims of Syria's 10-year warAbout 12,000 Syrian children killed or wounded and half the population displaced.10 Mar 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Time to end the impunity for IsraelOpinion: One of two viewpoints on the International Criminal Court decision on Palestine.05 Mar 06:00 AM
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WorldUS mulls response to Iraq airbase attackAt least 10 rockets slammed into an Iraqi air base housing US and coalition troops.03 Mar 09:53 PM
WorldRockets hit airbase in Iraq hosting US troops: OfficialAt least 10 rockets targeted an Iraqi military base that hosts US-led coalition troops.03 Mar 07:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: There are no easy answers in the Middle EastEDITORIAL: The most significant foreign moves Biden has made have been in the region.01 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHow the US airstrike in Syria was about IranSyria is again serving as a proxy battlefield for world powers.28 Feb 10:01 PM
WorldUS implicates Saudi crown prince in Jamal Khashoggi's murderThe Biden administration strikes a diplomatic tone despite damning findings.27 Feb 03:51 AM
WorldUS launches airstrikes in Syria, multiple deaths reportedThe strikes were retaliation for an attack in Iraq, the Pentagon said.26 Feb 01:04 AM
WorldCovid-19 vaccines bring political power in Middle EastForget about oil and arms. Covid-19 vaccines are emerging as the new Middle East currency.21 Feb 08:59 PM
RoyalsPrincess Latifa will return to public life when 'appropriate'In response to media furore, Emirati royal family says she is being cared for by family.19 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandNZ-Aus woman arrested at Syria-Turkey border namedThe woman has been known to New Zealand and Australian authorities 'for some time'.16 Feb 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael's Covid-19 vaccine success sparks debate on Palestinian inequitiesNew York Times: Israel's responsibilities as an occupying power are under scrutiny.05 Feb 03:53 AM
WorldDubai blamed for Covid cases abroad after NYE blowoutThe sheikhdom is paying a heavy price at home and abroad for opening up to revellers.29 Jan 07:16 AM
WorldIsrael rushes to expand West Bank settlementsThe UN considers the settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories to be illegal.18 Jan 12:00 AM
World'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalismBiden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.16 Jan 05:23 PM
World'Famine not seen in 40 years': US ignores Yemen warningsUN predicts widespread famine in Yemen due to the US designating rebels a terror group.14 Jan 08:45 PM
WorldAre the US and Iran headed for a military showdown?Middle East tensions are running high in the waning days of the Trump administration.04 Jan 09:02 PM
New ZealandPolice warning to holiday-makers after young boy killed in crashThe head-on crash occurred about 400m north of the turnoff to Hikurangi town.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldHuge Beirut blast overlooked by world in a year of CovidIn any other year, a disaster that tore a city apart would be the biggest story.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldBeirut explosion: Lebanese PM chargedThe blast that killed more than 200 people was caused by a stockpile of ammonium nitrate.30 Dec 12:55 AM
WorldIsrael heads to fourth election in two years as Govt collapsesIsrael's divided Government has collapsed, triggering yet another election.23 Dec 01:32 AM
WorldTop Aussie soldier steps down over 'disgusting' photoSoldier an 'honourable man who did the wrong thing more than a decade ago,' MP says.16 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandThreat of execution: In danger because of what they believeImran's sister claimed the Prophet Mohammad had appeared to her and ordered he be killed.13 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldJournalist who encouraged 2017 protests executed in IranIranian state television said Ruhollah Zam, 47, was hanged early Saturday morning.12 Dec 06:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOn Iran, Biden can bide his timeNew York Times: The Biden administration will have the leverage in negotiations with Iran.08 Dec 01:37 AM
World'Drone machine gun' killed nuclear scientist, Iran claimsThe remote weapon 'zoomed in' on scientist using facial recognition tech, Iran alleges.07 Dec 07:05 PM
World'World's loneliest elephant' starts long road homeKaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.29 Nov 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientistNew York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.29 Nov 07:49 PM
WorldIran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientistThe military-style killing has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the US.28 Nov 06:57 PM
WorldIranian scientist killed by 'armed terrorist elements'Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.28 Nov 05:57 AM
TravelQatar finds mother of abandoned baby. Not among passengers searchedProsecution in Qatar says airport police acted illegally in conducting invasive searches.23 Nov 08:25 PM
World'Really scary': Woman recalls being 'humiliated' after invasive search at Doha AirportA young Aussie has spoken about her traumatic experience at Doha Airport.22 Nov 10:38 PM
