WorldTrump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf warEuropean allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.16 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldThousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbingIran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.10 Mar 06:15 PM
WorldTurkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NatoNato interceptors in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed the Iranian missile.04 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldSyrians flee Kurdish-controlled area near AleppoResidents fled Deir Hafer after the army set a 5pm deadline to leave.15 Jan 08:47 PM
WorldSyrian leader urges Kurdish integration as army sends troops east of AleppoReinforcements are moving from Latakia and Damascus as clashes rumble on.14 Jan 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow a Syrian hiking club is rediscovering the countryNew York Times: Club explores new places in the country to foster a feeling of belonging.14 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
New Zealand'Nearly 23 years in the shop': Heartbreak and questions after firefighters strike delays blaze responseUp to 14 staff and dozens of customers escaped as flames spread through the store.13 Jan 04:04 PM
WorldSyria govt forces take control of Aleppo’s Kurdish neighbourhoodsSyrian forces now control all of Aleppo after seizing two Kurdish areas.11 Jan 05:54 PM
WorldUS and allies carry out 'large-scale' strikes against Isis in SyriaThe strikes come after an attack in December that left three Americans dead. Video / AFPWatch10 Jan 11:14 PM
WorldUS launches new wave of strikes on Isis in Syria after deadly Palmyra attackThe December 13 attack in Palmyra killed two US soldiers and a US interpreter.10 Jan 09:57 PM
WorldSyria strikes Kurdish area of Aleppo as fighters refuse to evacuateThe clashes threaten a March deal to fold Kurdish forces into the state.10 Jan 02:04 AM
New Zealand'Came to this country with nothing': Family watch as their Lebanese grocery store burnsFire and Emergency slams the union as volunteers take 30 minutes to arrive.09 Jan 02:34 AM
WorldSyria bombs Kurdish areas in city of AleppoSome 16,000 people have fled two Kurdish districts in Aleppo in three days.08 Jan 06:14 PM
WorldSyrian leader appears in public after shootout reportsWitnesses told AFP gunfire at the palace on December 30 wounded several people.05 Jan 09:16 PM
WorldUK Govt vows to fight European judges over Shamima BegumStrasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.31 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldUS operations in Syria against Isis kill seven, capture fightersUS forces have conducted several missions against the terror group this month.30 Dec 10:58 PM
World'Hell to pay': Trump warns Hamas, Iran after talks with NetanyahuTrump vowed to 'eradicate' any renewed Iranian nuclear or missile build-up.30 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldNetanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, IranTrump wants a Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and technocratic government in January.29 Dec 06:58 PM
WorldThree dead in Syria as Alawites protest mosque bombingThe protesters' deaths followed the mosque attack in Homs that killed eight people. 28 Dec 07:18 PM
WorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessingKing Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.25 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldBethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza warBethlehem is holding its first full Christmas celebrations in more than two years.24 Dec 08:28 PM
World2025 in review: How Israeli covert activities seek to thwart Syria's leaderAs Syria's new leadership tries to restore stability, its neighbour Israel is wary.24 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeAkl man caught with footage of Isis beheadings, murders, terror group promo materialOne video endorsed Isis attack methods that viewers could use in Australia.23 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSyria state media says Kurdish force shelling kills person in Aleppo cityClashes with government forces erupted in Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of the city.22 Dec 06:50 PM
WorldUS strikes dozens of sites in Syria in retaliation for troops’ deathsThe expansive operation follows the killing last weekend of two US soldiers.19 Dec 11:42 PM
