Iranian Foreign Minister blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for regional insecurity and called for diplomacy during a news conference with Russia on Monday.
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Saudi Arabia postpones Davos in the Desert conference due to Houthi attacks
Organisers of Saudi Arabia's Future Investment Initiative have postponed the in-person segment until next year following deadly Houthi attacks on the kingdom.
Helen Haines remains critical after alleged deliberate car attack in Wangaratta
Indi MP Helen Haines is in critical condition following an alleged deliberate car attack near her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria.
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi airports and energy sites
Houthi militants say they struck Saudi Arabia's airports, energy facilities, and military bases on Monday.
Christiane Amanpour to leave CNN in June after 43 years
Journalist Christiane Amanpour announced she will separate from CNN in June following a 43-year tenure.
Turkey-Azerbaijan ties strain over headscarf ban and Israel dispute
Senior officials from Turkey and Azerbaijan exchanged sharp words this week after Baku banned headscarves in schools and criticized Turkish positions on Israel.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov visits Tehran for bilateral talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is visiting Tehran on Monday to consult with Iranian officials.
Greens leader says Jordon Steele-John agreed to take leave while misconduct allegations are investigated
David Shoebridge stated that Senator Jordon Steele-John had agreed to take personal leave from parliament while an investigation into misconduct allegations proceeds in Western Australia.
Robert McClelland named new head of National Anti-Corruption Commission
Former judge Robert McClelland has been appointed as the new commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission following the resignation of Paul Brereton.
Flydubai captain blocks axe blows from co-pilot during attempted crash
Captain Smit Machchhar of Flydubai described blocking axe attacks while trying to open the cockpit door on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month.