World Politics
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026
Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran; Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'; What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships? Audio
What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships?
What is the impact of the war on China and what strategies are they deploying in the crisis? Until recently Anna Fifield was The Washington Post's Asia-Pacific editor and before that the newspaper's… Audio
Latest news from the United States
The latest news from America with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York. Audio
Trump disapproves new Supreme Leader
As the US remains embroiled in war with Iran, President Trump has voiced disapproval of the new hardline Supreme Leader. Audio
Iranian football players offered asylum by Australia
There were fears the team would be targeted by the Iranian regime upon their return, after they were labelled "traitors" on Iranian TV for not singing the national anthem.
Iran's hardliners pledge fealty to new leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Khamenei, 56, a Shi'ite cleric with a power base among the security forces and their vast business empire, has been declared unacceptable by US President Donald Trump.
Improvised explosive devices thrown near NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home
The New York Police Department said it was investigating the incident as ISIS-inspired terrorism.
Iran's new Supreme Leader named
Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen by Iran's Assembly of Experts to succeed his father who was killed at the beginning of the latest conflict. It comes as the conflict in the middle east enters its tenth… Audio
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We find out what's hitting the headlines in Australia with our man on the ground there, Brad Foster. This week we're discussing: The Federal Government considering a request for military assistance… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 March 2026
Bracing for impact. Energy and retail prices set to rise for New Zealanders as the impact of the war on Iran washes up on these shores; we speak to the chief economist of New Zealand's largest bank… Audio
Iran Conflict: Reaction to the new leader from an Iranian NZer
Iran's Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new Supreme leader. He replaces his father who was killed by American and Israeli airstrikes 9 days ago. Last Monday we spoke to… Audio
Iran defies Trump and names new Supreme Leader
Analysis: Iran's clerical leadership chose confrontation over compromise.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Europe rethinks its nuclear options, prompting Russian warnings, and Iceland confirms referendum on resuming EU membership talks. Audio
Rapper-turned-politician wins Nepal election
The 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor rose to prominence during last year's youth-led uprising that forced the government to resign. Audio
Trump attends return of US troops killed in Iran war
Six reservists from an Iowa-based unit were killed when a Iranian drone struck a US command centre in Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia warns Iran continued attacks could trigger retaliation
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week. Audio
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
The US State Department says it approved a sale worth US$151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support.
$82m cash, gold seized: Hungary 'taking hostages and stealing money' says Kyiv
The incident marks a dramatic escalation of tensions that have already resulted in Budapest blocking tens of billions of euros in European Union aid for Kyiv.
Russia accused of aiding Iran attacks
Moscow is providing Iran with satellite imagery and data on the locations of American troops, ships and aircraft according to US intelligence sources.
Israel launching 'broad-scale' strikes on Tehran
The Iranian state broadcaster reported an explosion in the western part of the city.
