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India, New Zealand summon Iranian diplomats in wake of attacks in Strait of Hormuz

India summoned Iran's representatives in Delhi after Iran had struck two ships carrying a total of 30 Indian sailors, the External Affairs Ministry announced.

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows a cargo ship anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.
Sam Neill attends the 2025 AACTA Awards Presented By Foxtel Group at HOTA (Home of the Arts) on February 07, 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies suddenly at 78, months after announcing being cancer free

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka pose for a picture after signing a treaty and an alliance, as Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu looks on at State House in Suva, Fiji, July 6, 2026.

Australia signs major defense alliance with Fiji as China plans nuclear missile test in Pacific

ARNOLD FROM Aukland, New Zealand.

Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion


Hamburg airport terminal evacuated after security incident

"Flights are currently unable to depart, but arrivals are proceeding as scheduled. Please contact your airline," the airport said on its website.

ILLUSTRATIVE: Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

Canada’s antisemitism crisis exposes the failure of its institutions - opinion

Antisemitism is surging in Canada, raising questions about whether its laws and institutions are doing enough to respond.

A person holds two Palestinian flags as supporters of the pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action gather outside the High Court in London, Britain, July 4, 2025.

Zionist NGO Regavim to countersue Canada, EU over sanctions, denies claims of violence - interview

On Tuesday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, France, New Zealand, and Australia announced new sanctions against several individuals and organizations in the West Bank.

 Jewish settlers look on during a march near Hebron in the West Bank, June 21, 2021

Free Palestine party seeks to finalize registry for New Zealand elections

The “Free Palestine” party in New Zealand is seeking to register for the 2026 elections, running on a platform calling for the dismantling of Israel.

 People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia, NZ sanction West Bank settler individuals, entities

Six countries, including the UK and Canada, imposed joint sanctions on West Bank settlers and entities over violence, calling the actions a threat to a two-state solution.

Palestinian demonstrators burn an Israeli flag during a protest against US position on Israeli settlements, in the West Bank city of Nablus, November 26, 2019.

China imposes travel ban on New Zealand lawmakers after Taiwan visit, sparking backlash

New Zealand lawmakers had visited the democratically governed island for decades without a problem, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said.

A police officer guards next to the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China, June 4, 2026.

Western powers condemn Israel for West Bank settlements, settler violence

The joint statement emphasized Israel's E1 settlement expansion project as a violation of international law.

Hebrew graffiti is seen on a wall in the Safa area of Surif village, north of Hebron in the West Bank on May 17, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

New Zealand ministry gave $30K in taxpayers' funds to Gaza advocacy campaign

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union made the discovery after making an Official Information Act request about Asturlab Cultural Centre, a Muslim charitable trust in Christchurch.

THOUSANDS OF pro-Palestine protesters march through the Auckland CBD on September 13, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

"To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery," Albanese said on social media platform X.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.