Trump has so far stood behind Israel, but the US leader has shown signs of impatience lately.
World
6:35am
The sanctions will again freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals with Tehran, and penalise any development of Iran’s ballistic missile program, among other measures.
7:30pm
Colin Keating spoke to Q+A about the Government’s decision, announced by Foreign Minister Winston Peters yesterday at the UN General Assembly.
New Zealand
12:15pm
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters said there was no obvious link between recognising Palestinian statehood now and protecting work towards a two-state solution.
Saturday 11:23am
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Despite protests and a mass walkout, Israel’s Prime Minister wasn’t fazed as he gave an impassioned speech at the UN General Assembly Hall.
Saturday 6:32am
A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support any vote in favour of suspending Israeli teams from international play, two sources say.
Football
Fri, Sep 26
The Global Sumud Flotilla said that “at least 13 explosions" were heard on and around several flotilla boats.
Wed, Sep 24
The centre was one of the main facilities in the city providing blood donation and testing services, trauma care, cancer medicine and chronic disease treatment.
The meeting and expanded recognition of Palestinian statehood are expected to have little if any actual impact on the ground, where Israel is waging another major offensive.
Tue, Sep 23
Analysis: Leaders week at the United Nations is often a bit of a yawn-fest, but this year feels very different.
Politics
The move has prompted an angry response from Israel, which ruled out the prospect.
Mon, Sep 22
Cabinet has made an in-principle decision on recognition, though it won't be revealed until next week.
Wed, Sep 17
The group had wanted to meet with Willis or another cabinet minister to discuss what New Zealand could be doing in response to the war in Gaza.
The operation in the largest Palestinian city escalated a conflict that has roiled the Middle East and likely pushed any ceasefire with Hamas farther out of reach.
The deeply-documented findings are the latest accusations of genocide against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government by rights advocates.
Tue, Sep 16
One overnight strike hit a house in the western side of Gaza City, killing at least five Palestinians, including two children.
Tensions between the countries have escalated in recent weeks as Spain's Government expressed support for protesters who interrupted several stages of the Vuelta.
They have invited the minister to "break bread" with them and discuss the Government's actions over the war in Gaza.
Qatar hosted a summit of Arab and Islamic nations overnight in the hopes of presenting a united response to Israel's attack on Hamas leaders last week in Doha.
When Israel's prime minister ordered this week’s attempted assassination of Hamas leaders in Qatar, he took a major gamble.
Sun, Sep 14
A shooting attack at a Jerusalem bus stop which killed six Israelis and a separate stabbing incident are the latest ripples from the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.
Sat, Sep 13
Hours before the vote, Netanyahu said: “There will be no Palestinian state.”
Hamas said its top leaders survived, while acknowledging the deaths of two lower-ranking members and three bodyguards.
Wed, Sep 10
The strike on the territory of a US ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages.
Tunisian authorities denied a drone was involved, and said they are investigating a fire in a life jacket aboard the boat.
Tue, Sep 9
