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Iran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?

The US and Israel ramp up strikes on Iran as Europe is pulled in — how close is wider global involvement? Robert Patman breaks down what could happen next, on The Front Page.

US commerce secretary to testify in Epstein congressional inquiry

Howard Lutnick had claimed he cut ties with Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.

US court convicts Japanese yakuza for trafficking nuclear material

Ebisawa admitted six charges in a New York court in January 2025.

Iran war latest: US says 2000 targets hit as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

US and Israeli attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent says.

Iran war: Global economy is facing the prospect of another profound shock

New York Times: Any event that extends the war or threatens energy sources has impacts.

How the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader built a global property empire

Mojtaba Khamenei has amassed sprawling international investments.

Inside: Trump's targeting of Starmer over war on Iran

US President is throwing digs at UK’s PM while seeking his help in war against Iran.

Britain scrambles warship to Cyprus after France deploys aircraft carrier

HMS Duncan and its 200-strong crew are expected to reach Cyprus within a week.

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs

In Australia, discretionary pay is also contributing significantly to the gender gap.

Seascape developer put into receivership

Calibre Partners is now running the company developing the country's tallest tower.

These 7 destinations are unbeatable. How many have you ticked off?

One travel writer shares 7 spots they can't help but revisit.

Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored

New York Times: The US tech industry has refused to shift where it gets most of its chips.

Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave

Scales Corp lifted annual profit to $101m as revenue surged 54% to $899.9m.

Kim Yo Jong: The powerful sister behind North Korea's supreme leader

Sibling of Kim Jong Un elevated to a key position in North Korea’s ruling party.

Fire after Iranian drone strike near US consulate

Drone attack causes fire near US consulate in Dubai. Video / Social Media

Attacks on Iran heighten fears in Cuba, already under US pressure

New York Times: Some Cubans fear a military invasion after US attacks on Venezuela, Iran.

Trump talks Middle East conflict in meeting with German Chancellor

US President hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war. Video/AFP