Iraq
- Explainer
- Middle East at war
How do you calculate the cost of war in Iran?
Expensive missiles are just the start. How do you tally the cost of war – and what will be the bill for Operation Epic Fury?
- Angus Holland
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Israel’s provocateur: Minister who taunted flotilla activists has a long record of extreme actions
Itamar Ben-Gvir was well known for his tough rhetoric and uncompromising views well before the video that triggered international outrage this week.
- Julia Frankel and Melanie Lidman
Albanese says Australia has nothing to do with Syrian moves to turn back ISIS families from airport
The women, who had been hoping to return to Australia with their children, never reached Damascus International Airport despite securing flights.
- Nick Newling
The art of war, propaganda and protest from the battlefield to the Opera House
A 50-year collection of photos, posters and ephemera about war is on show now, while the Australian War Memorial has acquired the brushes used to paint No War on the Opera House.
- Julie Power
- Opinion
- Climate crisis
Energy security is now inseparable from national security. Australia has options, but they’re being neglected
Securing Australia’s energy system through rapid renewable deployment and electrification is a strategic necessity, not just an environmental goal.
- Chris Barrie and Ian Dunlop
Kate McClymont has been threatened, ridiculed and abused. But that’s not what brought her to tears
Our youngest to our longest-serving journalists reveal what it means to work at the Herald and some of their big, memorable moments.
‘He’ll always be a hero for us’: Iraqi Australians greet Arnold on return to Sydney
The Iraqi community was out in force at Sydney airport to welcome Graham Arnold back home after the coach guided Iraq back to the World Cup for the first time in 40 years.
- Jonathan Drennan
- Updated
- Middle East at war
Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran’s power plants after missing US airman rescued
Trump punctuated his threat with profanity in a social media post on Sunday, saying that Tuesday will be “Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.”
- Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali
Graham Arnold breaks Iraq’s 40-year World Cup drought with historic victory
Iraq has taken the final spot at the upcoming World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 win over Bolivia, with Graham Arnold becoming the first Australian men’s coach to qualify twice for the tournament – and with two different nations.
- Vince Rugari
American journalist kidnapped in Iraq, suspect linked to Iran-backed militia
Two cars were involved in the kidnapping of freelance reporter Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, authorities said. One crashed while being pursued and the journalist was then transferred to a second vehicle that fled the scene.
- Michael Koziol