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Live: Drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh sparks fire
Canada urges its nationals in the United Arab Emirates to leave the country as soon as they can, as Australia issues a 'do not travel' advice. Audio
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The Trump team's shifting story on war with Iran
3:53 pm todayAnalysis: The administration has delivered anything but clarity.
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What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
10:45 am todayExplainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
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Trump's neck rash blamed on 'preventative skin treatment'
2:44 pm todayThe reddish spot was visible on the president's neck during a ceremony at the White House.
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'It's a little bit hairy, but so far, so good' says New Zealander in Abu Dhabi
5:50 pm todayA group of NZers and Australians in Abu Dhabi are prepared to drive in a convoy to Oman if the situation gets worse
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Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
4:19 pm todayThe US president has offered his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend.
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Watch: Video of Clinton Epstein depositions released
1:12 pm todayThe former president and secretary of State each faced roughly 4 1/2 hours of questioning from Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
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Australia's Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack
1:31 pm todayAustralia says its military headquarters in the Middle East was hit by an Iranian drone attack over the weekend and that all staff were safe.
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What we know about the widening US conflict with Iran so far
7:32 am todayIn Iran, the joint US-Israeli strikes have killed at least 555 people, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. Audio
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Iran shows ballistic missiles and drones can wreak havoc
10:15 am todayIran is unleashing a wave of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting several countries with ties to the United States.
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US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says
8:29 am todayUS officials declined to offer a timeline and cautioned they expected more US casualties.
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Trump says the 'big wave' is yet to come in Iran
8:20 am today"We're knocking the crap out of them," Trump told CNN's Jake Tapper.
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Khamenei's death brings Khomeini's grandson into focus
6:48 am todayThe killing of Khamenei, 86, has brought new urgency to the question of who will be the next Supreme Leader.
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Iran to evaluate World Cup involvement after US attacks
8:53 am todayIran's soccer chief says US and Israeli attacks on the country means they "can't look at the World Cup with hope".
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Iran conflict disrupts global shipping
7:33 am todayInsurance companies are cancelling war risk coverage for vessels in the Gulf.
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Qatar halted LNG output - Here's what it means for gas supply
8:29 am todayQatar, which accounts for about 20 percent of global LNG exports, suspended production as Iran continued to strike Gulf countries.
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Closed airports, empty skies: What travellers impacted by Middle East air disruptions need to know
2 Mar 2026Thousands of international flights were cancelled on Sunday and Monday and the numbers continue to rise.
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Pentagon tells Congress no sign Iran was going to attack US first
The remarks to Congress appear to undercut one of the key arguments for the war made by senior administration officials.
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The attacks on Iran have blown up international law
5:07 am todayAnalysis: The US-Israel strikes are neither pre-emptive nor lawful.
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Actor Awards 2026: Who were all the winners?
5:07 am todaySinners, Michael B. Jordan, The Studioand The Pitt were among the big winners, along with the late Catherine O'Hara.
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Smoke rising from US embassy in Kuwait City: AFP correspondent
2 Mar 2026Sirens earlier sounded over the city following the latest volley of Iranian attacks.
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Why Trump has changed his tune on attacking other countries
2 Mar 2026Analysis: He once proclaimed: "I am especially proud to be the first president in decades who has started no new wars."
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Britain responds to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base
2 Mar 2026The incident came as Britain agreed to allow the United States to use British military bases to fire "defensive" strikes aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and their launchers.
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Australia rules out military role in Iran conflict
2 Mar 2026"Australia is not central to the issues in the Middle East. We didn't participate in these strikes and we wouldn't anticipate participating in the future."
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CIA closely watched Iran's leader for months before fatal strike
2 Mar 2026Israeli and US intelligence were monitoring his daily patterns, where he lived and who he met with.
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Trump: US will keep attacking Iran until 'our objectives are achieved'
2 Mar 2026The US president says he expects the operation to be drag out for up to a month.
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A power vacuum has been blasted open in Iran: What happens now?
2 Mar 2026Analysis - History lacks good examples of air campaigns that have easily toppled regimes and led to favourable replacements.
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New powerbroker emerges in Iran after Supreme Leader's death
2 Mar 2026Ali Larijani is an establishment insider who hails from one of the country's leading clerical families.
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