Why hasn’t New Zealand recognised Palestine?
New Zealand’s FM discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting global alliances, and diplomacy.
Taliban and Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire across Afghanistan border
Deadly clashes erupted overnight between the Taliban and Pakistani forces across the Afghanistan border.
Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico
In Pictures Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico A global roundup of some of last week’s events. Displaced Palestinians walk with their belongings past destroyed…
Crowd boos mention of Netanyahu during Witkoff’s speech in Tel Aviv
US envoy Steve Witkoff and members of President Donald Trump’s family spoke to nearly half a million people in Tel Aviv.
Madagascar president alleges coup attempt as soldiers support protesters
Soldiers from a Madagascar army unit have declared support for the youth-led anti-government protests, urging police to
Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children
Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia. Children attending a floating school…
Estimated cost to rebuild Gaza not “sufficient”
The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn
Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation
In Pictures Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation Soldiers join mass antigovernment protests, urging no violence, as unrest over shortages and political divisions grows. Protesters burn an armoured vehicle…
Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: What we know so far
EXPLAINER Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: What we know so far Afghan officials say 58 Pakistani soldiers killed while Pakistan claims of killing 200 Taliban and affiliated ‘terrorists’ in border clashes. Pakistani…
China accuses US of ‘double standards’ over tariff threat
Beijing says it could introduce “countermeasures” if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.