he time is right to engage economically with Islamic finance, writes Zain Ali, head of the Islamic studies research unit at the University of Auckland.

The close scrutiny of the young tourists shows the SIS harbours deep suspicions when it comes to Israeli activity

Israeli commandos yesterday boarded and seized control of a yacht carrying pro-Palestinian activists.

John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.

As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.

We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.

A Middle East-based journalist has penned a book advising travellers how to keep themselves safe in dangerous places.

The desert city of Abu Dhabi is the newest location for a vast caviar farm that dwarfs its global competitors.

Despite a less aggressive image the violence committed by these extremists continues to increase dramatically.

Biggest economy wouldn't default over politics, would it?

Hackers broke into Fox's Twitter account, posting updates saying President Barack Obama had been assassinated.

Israel dismisses claims it is behind events hampering Gaza protest.