Red Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economy
New York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.
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Houthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea
The ship was apparently not linked to Israel.
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting between US troops and Iran-backed groups
Dozens of attacks on US facilities by Iran-backed factions cause concern for Iraq.
NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
NZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
China, Russia, Iran and the prospect of American retreat
Financial Times: US faces simultaneous security challenges in Asia, Europe, Middle East.
Armita Geravand, injured on Tehran’s Metro, has died
Geravand’s injury sparked renewed criticism of Iran’s treatment of women.
As Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?
OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.
Iran’s foreign minister warns Israel to stop Gaza attacks or risk ‘huge earthquake’
Israel should stop its attacks on Gaza as soon as possible, says Amirabdollahian.
What links Hamas to the Axis of Resistance and its patron Iran?
Financial Times: Tehran-backed network could provide explanation for multipronged assault.
Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins
Since war was declared in Israel, hundreds have died and thousands have been injured.
Opinion: Audacious Hamas attack is a pivotal moment for Israel
Financial Times: Hamas’s deadly attack has unleashed Israel's worst nightmare.
Nobel Peace Prize winner 'unlawfully detained' in Iran, says UN
The UN condemns the 'excessive and lethal' force unleashed on Iranian protesters in 2022.
Teen suffers 'mysterious' injury in Iran after failing to wear a headscarf
Activists have alleged the girl may have been attacked for not wearing the hijab.
Iran and US in prisoner swap, frozen Iranian assets deal
The Americans’ freedom brought heat from Republican presidential rivals and opponents.
US moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran
Sanction waivers clear the way for the release of $6b in Iranian funds.
Canada announces public inquiry into whether China and Russia interfered in elections
A Trudeau appointee earlier rejected an inquiry into the leaked intelligence.
US oil tanker carrying sanctioned crude oil offloaded near Texas
American-owned oil tanker carrying Iranian crude oil offloaded its cargo near Texas.
Morality Police back to enforce hijab in Iran
Iranian police have announced a new campaign to force women to wear the Islamic headscarf.
Opinion: NZ’s drug problem and Iran's Revolutionary Guard
OPINION: Trafficking through Iran can't be ignored, even by remote NZ, Forough Amin says.
Israeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacks
Three senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.
Iranian insider and British spy: How a double life ended on the gallows
New York Times: Iran executed a former official who provided Britain with information.
Iran bans film stars who backed protests from leaving country
Dozens of famous Iranians have been penalised for supporting the women’s rights protests.
Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-open embassies, ease travel
The agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.
Opec+ nations make surprise output cuts of more than 1 million barrels a day
Financial Times: Initiative to boost prices shows Saudi Arabia’s determination.
Opinion: Caution warranted over ‘poisoned’ Iranian schoolgirls
OPINION: 'It’s called the nocebo effect. You can literally think yourself unwell.'
Opinion: Iranian schoolgirls need support, not gaslighting
OPINION: Poison attacks in Iran have been confirmed in the Islamic Republic.
Saudi Arabia asks US for nuclear help, stoking fears of Iran arms race
Saudi Arabia hopes to add nuclear to its energy mix, but the US is hesitant.
Letters: We must 'prioritise brutally' and get back to basics
OPINION: Letters on school rugby, royals, doctors, Iran, and Ardie Savea.
Women’s Day highlights eroded progress as 'patriarchy fights back'
Gender equality won’t be achieved for 300 years given the current pace of change: UN head.
UK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'
“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.
Ayatollah says those who poisoned schoolgirls deserve death
Supreme leader says the culprits should be sentenced to death for 'unforgivable crime'.
Cases of suspected Iran schoolgirl poisonings escalate
Authorities believe more than 50 schools have been struck in a mysterious wave.
‘The presentation would have been more palatable had I been a man,' they said
The world has a way to go on women's rights, writes Sasha Borissenko.