Hope rises for new Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel scales back demands

Hope rises for new Gaza ceasefire talks as Israel scales back demands

For weeks,ceasefire talks have been at a standstill. Now,with the new proposal in hand,an Israeli delegation is on its way to Cairo.

  • byPatrick Kingsley,Edward Wong,Adam Rasgon andEric Nagourney

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Seven promotes controversial editor accused of lewd,drunken behaviour

Seven promotes controversial editor accused of lewd,drunken behaviour

Chris Dore,the former editor of The Australian who resigned after allegedly making lewd comments to women,has been promoted in the post-Lehrmann reshuffle at Seven.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
How the US is exploiting the world’s oil cartel
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How the US is exploiting the world’s oil cartel

Saudi Arabia and the rest of the OPEC+ cartel have been desperately trying to prop up oil prices over the past 18 months. But they have paid a heavy price.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Massive reimagination’:Craig Tiley’s vision at the centre of tennis’ tour war

‘Massive reimagination’:Craig Tiley’s vision at the centre of tennis’ tour war

Tennis is amid a billion-dollar battle that is certain to change the sport regardless of who wins. On one side of the net are the cashed-up Saudis,while the grand slams are pitching for a new Premium Tour.

  • byMarc McGowan
A 170-kilometre-long desert skyscraper? A subterranean city? Inside MBS’s Saudi dream

A 170-kilometre-long desert skyscraper? A subterranean city? Inside MBS’s Saudi dream

Saudi Arabia’s sci-fi-style giga-project is bankrolled by a regime not known for supporting individual liberties,but it has the support of a surprising number of Australians.

  • byNick Bryant
Despot,radical … peacemaker? The millennial prince and the Middle East ‘moonshot’

Despot,radical … peacemaker? The millennial prince and the Middle East ‘moonshot’

Reformer,tyrant or both? Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reshaping his kingdom. What does it mean for the world? And how might he be key to a ‘moonshot’ Israel-Palestine peace deal?

  • bySherryn Groch
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Teenage Bearman roars on F1 debut in Saudi Arabia

Teenage Bearman roars on F1 debut in Saudi Arabia

At just 18 years old,Oliver Bearman is accustomed to watching Formula One races,not driving in them. But when he got his chance,he made quite an impression.

  • byPesha Magid
‘Arrogant powers’:How Iran takes aim at its sworn enemies

‘Arrogant powers’:How Iran takes aim at its sworn enemies

The regime usually hits out via proxies in the Middle East but now it has launched a direct attack. How did Iran get here – and can the era of the ayatollahs last?

  • byAngus Holland
US is actively pursuing the creation of a Palestinian state

US is actively pursuing the creation of a Palestinian state

A State Department spokesperson declined to give details but told a news briefing the effort has been an objective of President Joe Biden’s administration.

  • bySimon Lewis andHumeyra Pamuk
Former MP Wyatt Roy signs up to work on Saudi Arabia’s ‘sci-fi city’

Former MP Wyatt Roy signs up to work on Saudi Arabia’s ‘sci-fi city’

The former Liberal minister is helping create a new Saudi Arabian city from scratch,with an emphasis on renewable energy … and flying cars.

  • byDavid Swan
Saudi deal has tarnished Rafael Nadal’s halo

Saudi deal has tarnished Rafael Nadal’s halo

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal says he’s linking up with Saudi Arabia to “grow the game”. Yeah,it couldn’t be about the money,oh no.

  • byGreg Baum