Five Iranian women's football players break free to seek asylum

It's understood Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has flown to Brisbane to meet with the women. [...]

Australia's 'bare cupboard': What it can — and can't — offer the Gulf

As Gulf states face Iranian retaliatory strikes, defence experts detail the limited assets Australia could send — and gaps it can't fill. [...]

How governments are responding as the Middle East conflict shakes markets

Governments around the world are assessing options for minimising the economic impact the War in the Middle East may have on their respective economies. [...]

SBS sits down with Philippines Defence Secretary over heightening tension in the South China Sea

The final part of SBS' series on the rising tensions in the South China Sea. This year the US has been moving key naval assets away from the region, just… [...]

How female ambassadors are changing the face of diplomacy worldwide

Diplomacy — once an extremely male-dominated domain — has been gradually experiencing a gender makeover, with women now at the forefront. The European Union wants to ensure female perspectives are… [...]

Hundreds shelter as flash flooding hits the NT and Queensland

Around 700 people in the Northern Territory are in emergency shelters following major flooding, with the town of Katherine still under red alert. Warnings are also in place for large… [...]

Government considers aiding gulf states in defence, as it tells Australian Nationals in the region 'Leave Now'

The Federal Government is evacuating family members and dependents of Australian diplomats from the UAE, as it considers a request for defensive assistance from the Gulf. [...]

How high could petrol prices rise? Eight ways to stretch your tank

The average price of unleaded petrol soared past $2 a litre in many parts of the country. So how can drivers save? [...]

Women across the world take to the streets to mark International Women's Day

Women across the world have taken to the streets to mark International Women's Day, calling for an end to inequality and discrimination. Some of the issues in focus - pay… [...]

From Seoul to Sydney: Fans bridging two football nations amid calls to champion women's game

Australia have faced South Korea in one of the AFC Women's Asia Cup's most anticipated fixtures, surrendering the top spot in the group to South Korea, after a 3-all draw.… [...]

'Maximum damage': Iran's tactics in the face of 'overwhelming' US force

Iran's retaliatory strikes reflect a strategy of survival, not victory, experts say, as war in the Middle East deepens. [...]

An insight into Ramadan traditions on the remote Cocos Islands, far from mainland Australia

More than 3,000 kilometres from mainland Australia, the Cocos Islands' tight-knit Muslim community marks Ramadan with prayer, fasting and shared meals, where generations and newcomers come together to preserve faith… [...]