A previous attempt to return 34 women and children to Australia from the camp in February was aborted after being turned back by Syrian authorities.
World
3:45pm
Netanyahu has faced criticism in the past for not disclosing information about his health, but said he requested a delay in publication to prevent "more false propaganda against Israel".
Health
12:34pm
Lebanon's health ministry said that the Israeli military prolonged the rescue when it opened fire on a Red Cross ambulance sent to aid the journalists.
11:19am
“We’re hopeful that it will be a productive conversation and hopefully move the ball forward to a deal,” the White House said.
6:22am
Pope Leo XIV called for a new "culture of peace" to replace the recourse to violence whenever conflicts arise.
Friday 2:40pm
"I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be ... that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz," Trump posted
Friday 7:39am
1:30
It comes amid a standoff with Iran, a day after its paramilitary Revolutionary Guards took control of two vessels in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Friday 6:28am
Iran has become a powerful militia with a state, writes expert Andreas Krieg.
Friday 6:00am
Long reluctant to get involved in conflicts far from its borders, China has emerged as a major player with attempts to mediate conflicts from Southeast Asia to Europe.
Thu, Apr 23
2:19
The Lufthansa Group said the cancellation of less profitable routes would save the equivalent of approximately 40,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel.
A briefing from Finance Minister Nicola Willis came hours after credit rating agency Moody's downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.
Business
2:45
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including the Kiwi dollar drops against the Aussie, and a car ploughs into a Sydney hair salon.
New Zealand
1:32
The attacks came a day after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire while maintaining an American blockade of Iranian ports.
2:18
Even plush playthings are not immune when oil shipments from the Middle East are constrained.
Attack came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran.
Wed, Apr 22
US Vice President JD Vance, expected to lead US negotiators if talks continue, had earlier called off a trip to Pakistan, and Iran said it hadn't decided whether to participate.
In a pair of social-media posts, the US president lashed out at Democrats — calling them "TRAITORS, ALL" — and the media for their criticism and scepticism about his handling of the war in Iran.
Tue, Apr 21
As the US and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travellers have valid reasons to worry.
Rahman Al-Jubouri has worked at sea since 1984 and lived through decades of upheaval, including the Iran-Iraq War and the 1991 Gulf War.
Mon, Apr 20
As at 11.59pm on Wednesday, there were 54.0 days' cover of petrol, 44.8 of diesel, and 51.4 of jet fuel either in-country or on its way.
He said the Navy "stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room". There was no immediate comment from Iran.
Saeed Khatibzadeh said his country will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States, rejecting claims made by US President Donald Trump.
Sun, Apr 19
The strait is closed until the US blockade is lifted, Iran's Revolutionary Guard navy said Saturday night, a day after the country said the key waterway was open.
Credit for the ceasefire was disputed as US, Pakistani, and Iranian parties among those claiming responsibility.
Sat, Apr 18
US stocks also raced toward another record following Iran's announcement.
