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middle east June 19, 2021
‘America is back’: Biden flexes muscles over China
Jacinda Ardern joins critics of the proposed film about Christchurch’s massacre. The International Criminal Court condemns Philippine state policy of attacking civilians in anti-drugs war. Naftali Bennett takes over as Israeli PM.
middle east June 5, 2021
US puts Wuhan lab back under microscope
Fiji responds to worsening Covid-19 outbreak with faster vaccine rollout. China introduces three-child policy to boost falling population. Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett make deal to share Israel PM role.
africa May 29, 2021
Samoa’s first woman PM sworn in despite standoff
The United States and European Union condemn plane ‘hijack’ and arrest of dissident Belarusian journalist. The Israel–Hamas ceasefire is holding as opposition leader Yair Lapid tries to form a coalition to lead Israel.
middle east May 15, 2021
UN fears ‘full-scale war’ between Israel and Palestine
The worst fighting recorded in Israel and Gaza since 2014 is proving an early test for Joe Biden's presidency. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has held emergency meetings this week to broker a de-escalation.
middle east May 8, 2021
Modi punished at polls after Covid-19 resurgence
Jacinda Ardern pledges to continue to denounce Chinese human rights abuses. German philosopher declines UAE book award. Why China’s population is shrinking.
middle east April 10, 2021
Landslides, floods cause havoc in Timor-Leste
US tries to salvage the ailing Iran nuclear deal. Jordan’s King Abdullah moves against rival half-brother. New Zealand agrees to travel bubble with Australia from April 19.
middle east February 27, 2021
China confronted over treatment of Uygurs
Covid-19 cases are rising in PNG with quarantine staff stretched. Daily rallies continue in Myanmar despite crackdown. Israel criticised for its failure to vaccinate Palestinians.
africa January 30, 2021
Australian hearings begin for former principal
Xi Jinping warns on meddling in internal affairs. PNG governor backing local Chinese fishery plant. Thousands flee rebel violence in Central African Republic.
middle east December 12, 2020
The impact of Australian war crimes on Afghans
As Afghan civilians make sense of the Brereton inquiry, one family details how an Australian raid killed three of their relatives – including a 14-year-old boy.
middle east November 28, 2020
Kylie Moore-Gilbert released after 804 days in Iranian prison
Kylie Moore-Gilbert freed from Iranian prison. Key White House appointments announced by Joe Biden. Solomon Islands leader looks to ban Facebook. Benjamin Netanyahu flies to Saudi Arabia for meeting on normalisation.
middle east October 31, 2020
Payne awaits report on Qatar airport incident
Turkey calls for boycott of French goods over Emmanuel Macron’s pledge on secularism. Jobs bill prompts mass protests in Indonesia. Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as US Supreme Court justice.
