Middle East
What's changed in Iran in the year since the Mahsa Amini protests?
Iran's rulers have intensified a clampdown on dissent one year since the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini sparked widespread dissent.
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian says among the number of issues in Israel at the moment is the controversial judicial overhaul and the intensifying conflict with Palestinians. In Syria, there've been days of anti-… Audio
Iran's morality police to resume headscarf patrols
Iran's morality police are to resume controversial street patrols to enforce the dress code requiring women to cover their hair and wear loose clothing.
Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire
Analysis - A Saudi Arabian delegation is in Yemen's capital for talks with the Houthi rebel movement aimed at reaching a new and potentially permanent ceasefire.
Israeli airstrikes close Damascus International Airport and leave two dead
Deadly missile strikes have briefly put the Damascus International Airport out of service, the latest in a string of attacks by Israel.
Israel minister hints at attacks on Iran nuclear sites in 'two or three years'
Defence Minister Benny Gantz has delivered unusually explicit comments about a possible timeline.
Middle East: Iran protests, Netanyahu comeback, Qatar human rights
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to look at how Iranians are continuing to defy a crackdown, as protests following the death of Mahsa Amini reach their 50th day. Benjamin… Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian talks about the horrific stabbing of Salman Rushdie at a book event in New York state and specifically the reaction in Iran given the fatwa on the author originated from there. Also the… Audio
Israel-Gaza: Hopes as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect
The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants comes after three days of violence which have left at least 43 people dead.
Middle East Correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian talks to Kathryn about the outcome of the Lebanon election - did it have any surprises and is it likely to bring change. In Iraq, Iran & Gulf huge dust storms have become almost daily… Audio
United Arab Emirates president Khalifa dies
The pro-Western president of the United Arab Emirates who aligned the Gulf Arab state closer to the United States and its allies, died on Friday.
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Hawke's Bay native Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying… Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian and Kathryn discuss whether we are about to see agreement finally on reviving 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and if the recent summit in Israel with 4 Arab countries will be a significant harbinger… Audio
Calling Home: Rachel Nelson in Tashkent
Rachel Nelson has lived in plenty of different places around the world - China, USA, Qatar and Germany, to name a few. But the experience she and her family are currently enjoying in Tashkent is… Audio
Saudi princess and daughter released after three years in jail
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal advisor says.
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian talks to Kathryn about Iran and the nuclear talks - with a growing sense that they may fail and then what next?. And Libya's presidential election is due on Christmas Eve, but looks all but… Audio
Allyson Gofton on the changing face of Christmas eating
Christmas Day is a time of tradition for a lot of people, but that sense of tradition doesn't always extend to the dinner table. Indeed, more and more people are shunning the season's traditional fare… Audio
Meet Boji: Istanbul's transit-travelling wonder dog
Istanbul is reported to be home to some 400,000 to 600,000 stray dogs and cats, hence why locals in Turkey's largest city sometimes refer to it as 'Catstanbul.' But it's the exploits of a local canine… Audio
Qatar, Egypt agree to supply fuel and basic building materials to war-ravaged Gaza
Gaza officials estimate it will cost $685m to rebuild homes and infrastructure damaged in the May fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Calling Home: Alex Jones in Tel Aviv
As someone who is involved in the tourism industry in Tel Aviv, life has been something of a roller coaster for Cantabrian Alex Jones in recent times. He's Calling Home this morning. Audio
