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May

This frame grab taken from video shot in southern Israel shows smoke rising from what Palestinian medics say is an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.

Israeli says air strike that killed 35 in Rafah ‘under review’

The strike took place in Tel Al-Sultan neighbourhood in western Rafah, where thousands of people were taking shelter after many fled the eastern areas of the city.

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  • Ethan Bronner

April

Smoke rises from an explosion during an Israeli military operation in the Nur Shams refugee camp, near the West Bank town of Tulkarem.

More than 14 Palestinians killed as violence flares in West Bank

Israeli forces began an extended raid in the Nur Shams area, near the flashpoint Palestinian city of Tulkarm and were still exchanging fire with armed fighters well into Saturday.

  • Ali Sawafta and Nidal al-Mughrabi

March

People mourn victims of an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza, over the weekend.

Israel ‘boycotts’ Gaza ceasefire talks over hostage list

Washington has insisted the ceasefire deal is close. But the warring sides have given little sign in public of backing away from previous demands.

  • Nidal al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud

December 2023

Thousands of WA sheep are expected to be loaded onto a ship in Fremantle Harbour this week, bound for the Middle East.

Live sheep exports to Saudi Arabia to resume after 12 years

About 5000 sheep will be exported this week, as farmers fight Albanese government moves to shut down the industry.

  • Brad Thompson and Tom Rabe

September 2023

As conditions moderate, buyers will become more discerning about where they invest in agricultural land.

Live sheep ban is ‘futile’, emirate warns Australia

Kuwait’s government has effectively branded a planned ban on Australian sheep exports as unworkable because it will continue to source live animals from elsewhere.

  • Andrew Tillett
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April 2023

An oil rig

OPEC accuses IEA of triggering global oil turmoil

Relations are breaking down between the oil cartel and the rich-world consumers that the IEA represents.

  • David Sheppard
Oil prices have fallen in recent weeks following fears of a global economic slowdown.

OPEC+ makes surprise oil cut in new inflation risk

Oil futures soared on Monday, posing a new threat to the global economy that could raise tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United States.

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  • Matthew Martin and Grant Smith

September 2022

Minimum feeding standards and keeping a prohibition of live exports during the hottest periods were recommended to mitigate the risk of heat stress and improve animal welfare during trips.

Live sheep exports get green light

The Agriculture Department has given the green light for live sheep exports to the Middle East during summer.

  • Dominic Giannini

March 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin is running out of choices.

Putin has no good way out, and that really scares me

If you’re hoping that the instability that Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine has wreaked on global markets and geopolitics has peaked, your hope is in vain. We haven’t seen anything yet.

  • Thomas L. Friedman

February 2022

The 252-room Voco Melbourne Central will open its doors in April.

Developer Brady hoping for $150m for Melbourne’s Voco hotel

The 252-room hotel, across the road from Melbourne Central shopping centre, is due to open in April under IHG’s Voco brand.

  • Larry Schlesinger

January 2022

Kuwait city skyline is seen through the haze of a sand storm in Shuwaikh, Kuwait City.

Kuwait is fast becoming unlivable as global warming takes its toll

Temperature records are being smashed all over the world, but Kuwait breached 50 degrees Celsius in June, weeks ahead of its usual peak weather.

  • Fiona MacDonald

August 2021

The Biden administration is uneasy with rising petrol prices.

White House calls on OPEC to boost production to contain fuel prices

US petrol prices have risen alongside soaring motor fuel demand as the economy has reopened from coronavirus-related lockdowns.

  • Lauren Fedor and Derek Brower

July 2021

Kuwait city skyline is seen through the haze of a sand storm in Shuwaikh, Kuwait City.

Kuwait stashes a record $935 billion for life after oil

The Gulf nation has saved up a massive $935 billion in an effort to protect itself from a future without oil.

  • Fiona MacDonald

September 2020

Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the emir of Kuwait.

Kuwait ruler Sheikh Sabah dies at 91

The emir of Kuwait, who has died after a long illness, established himself as a leading diplomat who sought to calm tensions in the Middle East.

  • Fiona MacDonald
The MT New Diamond on fire, about 30 nautical miles off the coast of Sri Lanka, on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka spots oil slick from fire-stricken supertanker

The New Diamond was being held some 40 kilometres east of Sri Lanka, while firefighting boats sprayed it with water.

  • Waruna Karunatilake
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July 2020

Police seized about 70 sheep in the raids.

Kuwait's plea to end summer sheep trade ban

Kuwait warns that the ongoing northern summer ban on sheep exports is worsening the threat to the Middle East's food security already caused by coronavirus.

  • Andrew Tillett

May 2020

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Kuwait urges Australia to relax summer export ban

With the coronavirus disrupting air cargo deliveries to the Middle East, the key trading partner says continued live animal exports are necessary for its food security.

  • Andrew Tillett

February 2020

Muslim pilgrims touch the golden door of the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine at the Masjidil Haram, Islam's holiest site, ahead of Hajj at the Holy City Of Mecca.

Saudi Arabia halts travel to Islam's holiest site

Saudi Arabia on Thursday halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over fears about a viral epidemic just months ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

  • Jon Gambrell
Cleaning up politics. A worker in protective gear sprays anti-septic solution against COVID-19 at the National Assembly in Seoul. The National Assembly called off its plenary session and temporarily closed its buildings after it was learned that a coronavirus patient attended a parliamentary forum last week.

China, South Korea report more virus cases

China and South Korea reported more cases of a new viral illness that has been concentrated in north Asia but is creating worrisome, increasing clusters in the Middle East and Europe.

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  • Michael Smith

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