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'Turning point': Gulf states lead push to invest in new Syria
New York Times: There are high stakes and risk of failure in supporting Syria's recovery.
Football sheikh also has ties to entrenched conflict zones
New York Times: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan heads UAE's push as a regional power.
Kiwi cricketers head home from IPL amid India-Pakistan tensions
Meanwhile all Kiwis involved in Pakistan have since relocated to Dubai.
Emirates Group announces record $10.5b gross profit
Group invested billions in new aircraft, infrastructure and technology.
Disney to open its next global theme park in Middle East
Disney is opening a theme park in the UAE on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Why Auckland wasn't on SailGP's first list of 2026 venues
The global foiling league revealed 10 events on the season six calendar this morning.
Gregor Paul: The surprising countries making charge for RWC hosting rights
Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.
Trump says he could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month
The President's visit may be his first overseas trip since returning to the White House.
Why international human rights group wants the Black Caps to boycott Afghanistan
The Black Caps play the Afghans in 2026 but a human rights group wants the series stopped.
A $75m investment: Jewellery giant’s arrival promises economic boost
The expansion to NZ follows a free-trade agreement with the UAE.
‘No excuses’: Black Caps shrug off another tournament stacked in India’s favour
Cricket's giants haven’t travelled to Pakistan for this year’s Champions Trophy.
Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.
Microsoft to launch 'responsible AI' foundation in Abu Dhabi
New alliances in AI emerge as players outside Big Tech giants make moves.
Lulu Sun ends long losing run
Kiwi tennis player Lulu Sun has ended her losing run that went back to August.
Sold to PAG: New Wynyard Quarter offices, no sale price declared
New Wynyard Quarter building is nearing completion, sold well before One NZ shifts in.
PM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip short
The funeral was set to take place on Thursday.
Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals
New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.
Opinion: Champions Trophy sees cricket sacrifice integrity to accomodate India
The tournament has been re-arranged at short notice to stop Pakistan hosting a final.
UK finance minister to meet EU counterparts in post-Brexit 'reset'
She's the first British chancellor to attend a Eurogroup meeting since the UK left.
UK uncovers vast crypto laundering scheme for gangsters and Russian spies
Financial Times: Ring connected cash-rich criminals with sanctions evaders.
Fans turn on Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky over new tourism ad
The couple has been fronting a tourism campaign for one of the UAE’s largest cities.
Simon Wilson: Why don't we get to vote? How the US election result will affect us all
OPINION: Four ways for President Kamala Harris to make a difference to climate change.
Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of December
Key countries have been delaying production increases.
'Match made in heaven': Exporters set to benefit from UAE trade deal
'We know that the people of the Gulf states are highly affluent.'
Turning a Dubai layover into an adventure: Your guide to an epic stopover
Stopovers needn’t be a hassle, they can be a big part of your holiday
Russia, Ukraine exchange 206 prisoners in second swap
Ukraine and Russia have carried out their second prisoner exchange in two days.
Sotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chill
Financial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.