World
Iran offers $51,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
Women who carry out the acts would receive double, Iran’s army chief said.
Latest from Middle East Conflict
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Trump says US will ‘keep’ Hormuz Strait control
The war has snarled shipping through the strait and left the conflict in a standoff.
Trump’s secret plane swap sparks anger from reporters used as decoys
Others journalist complained of deception and lack of communication from the White House.
Trump says he will want compensation after Iran demanded war reparations
The President's comments risk putting a quick peace deal even further from reach.
Iran won't reopen Strait of Hormuz unless US agrees to pay for war damage
Tehran has released a shopping list of conditions, including war reparations from the US.
Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
Iran wants war-damage compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE accuses Iran of missile attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE said an Iranian missile hit an ADNOC tanker, with no casualties.
US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'
Iran wants control of Hormuz and the power to charge tolls.
ANZ to increase interest rates on some fixed home loans, term deposits
ANZ will raise fixed home loan rates by 10 to 26 basis points.
Trump tells Tehran to make deal or surrender as Iran denies renewed talks
Iran says it is not holding direct talks with Washington.
Israel’s deadly attack on Gaza after Hamas agrees to Trump disarmament deal
Hamas has agreed to hand over its weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
New Strait of Hormuz plan leaves Iran in control as Trump calls off strikes
Trump said he had pulled back on attacks subject to a 'quick deal' with Tehran.
Trump agrees to hold off on new Iran strikes if deal reached quickly
Trump says any deal must open the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear threat.
Iran suspected of launching malicious cyberattacks on US water systems
Attacks follow urgent warnings by federal cybersecurity officials about Iranian hackers.
US citizens in Middle East urged to leave ahead of ‘escalation’ in Iran war
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'very hard' as early as this weekend.
US plans new airstrikes against Iran after Trump threat to hit ‘very hard’
The President said he had ordered a new wave of attacks on energy infrastructure targets.
US refiners see billions in profits from global fuel crunch
War with Iran and Ukrainian strikes have disrupted fuel exports.
Trump announcement of ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas gives hope to Gaza
Hamas has agreed to the deal on the condition of Israel's full withdrawal from Gaza.
US launches ‘wave of strikes’ on Iran despite dwindling missile stocks
A recent analysis suggested that the US has used more than half of its Patriot missiles.
Iran war: Inside Hegseth’s urgent plan to stock the US weapons arsenal
The Pentagon is leaning on start-ups to solve one of its most pressing problems.
‘We’ll be hitting them hard’: Trump's warning to Iran after strikes
Oil prices jumped 5% as fears grew over supply disruptions.
US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militants in Iraq
More than two dozen drones were launched in recent days.
Why Iran is in no rush to return to talks with the US
NY Times: Iran’s leaders are betting they can endure more pain than Donald Trump.
Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington as Iran war they started drags on
It was their first face-to-face meeting since the beginning of joint strikes against Iran.
Oil shocks revive debate over NZ's energy independence
Finance Minister Nicola Willis will take advice to Cabinet next week.
Trump says there’s a ‘good chance’ of progress in negotiation with Iran
Fighting between the US and Iran has been put on pause since the weekend.
Why Singapore is key to our trade resilience
Firms proposed trusted trade corridors and smarter digital supply chains.
Republicans see ‘scary’ lack of enthusiasm among core voters ahead of US midterms
Washington Post: Male Trump voters under 40 are especially apathetic, pollsters say.
Trump halts Iran strikes to help peace talks – also the US is low on ammo
Sources say US commanders are concerned over dwindling supplies of air-defence munitions.
US pauses Iran strikes amid munitions concerns
Houthi strikes and Hormuz blockade have widened the conflict.