Intense Israeli strikes hit Iran and Lebanon, US warns of ‘dramatic surge’
Intense Israeli airstrikes have pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the US apparently struck an Iranian…
Australians on board US nuclear sub that struck Iranian ship
Three Australian defence members were on board a US nuclear submarine that sunk an Iranian ship, prime minister…
NZ petrol prices creep past $3 a litre amid Middle East conflict
The price of 95 petrol has hit $3 in some parts of the country as conflict in the…
Largest US military hospital abroad halts labor, delivery services amid Iran war
The largest U.S. Department of Defense hospital abroad is pausing its labor and delivery services until further notice…
Mideast oil crisis revives stagflation spectre, haunting China’s deflation battle
Rising energy costs driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions may provide some relief to China’s years-long struggle with…
The Americans who oppose war with Iran
“Biggest threat in the world today – Donald Trump and the USA.” That was the chant of protesters…
Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over military base access
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to end trade with Spain, citing a lack of support over…
Petrol prices surge across Australia, long queues at fuel stations amid Middle East war
Petrol retailers across the nation are being accused of “unconscionable” behaviour by preying on people’s anxieties as fuel…
Kiwi couple’s seven-hour drive to catch a flight out of Riyadh
A Kiwi pair took a seven-hour car trip through the desert to catch an alternative connecting flight to…
War’s impact on local economy depends on duration
The impact of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran on the Greek economy could be very significant if the…
‘Not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with’
Keir Starmer has never had a bad word to say in public about Donald Trump. That is not…
Luxon says he ‘misspoke’ on ‘any actions’ in Iran
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he misspoke when he said New Zealand supported “any actions” to stop Iran’s…