Israel poised to move on Gazan city of Rafah
Massive air strikes have ended weeks of relative calm in Gaza, while Israel says it's "moving ahead" with plans for a ground assault on Rafah.
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US quietly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine
US officials say Ukraine was secretly provided with long-range ballistic missiles by the United States.
Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results
The Solomon Islands election is being watched by Australia, China and the United States because of the potential impact on regional security.
Trump corrupted 2016 election, hush money trial told
"This was a planned, coordinated, long-running conspiracy to influence the 2016 election, to help Donald Trump get elected," New York prosecutors say.
Eastern Ukraine town under attack, Kharkiv TV tower hit
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with the second largest city of Kharkiv's television tower felled and 25,000 soldiers storming another eastern town.
Russia claims second gain in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine's east, officials say, the second settlement claimed by Russia in as many days.
Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, potentially setting the stage for more top security brass to accept blame over Hamas' October attack.
Israel strikes north Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks
Israel has renewed shelling and bombing of northern Gaza almost four months after its army announced it was drawing down its troops there.
US facing Vietnam-style humiliation in Ukraine: Russia
Washington's latest funding package for Kyiv shows the US is wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, Moscow says.
Violence flares in West Bank as Gaza fighting continues
Deadly clashes have occurred in the West Bank as Israeli strikes hit the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli drone attack
A drone attack appears to have targeted an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones
Iran's foreign minister has downplayed a drone attack in Iran, saying the incident is being investigated and there is so far no proven link to Israel.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump court
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York court as jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised.
Solomon’s pro-China PM retains seat, vote continues
It will still be days before the full results of the Solomon Islands' election is known, but Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has reportedly kept his seat.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Russian fuel depot and several power substations, Russia's defence ministry has confirmed.
Axe falls on Newshub as Stuff enters NZ broadcast mix
From July, Media company Stuff will produce a nightly bulletin for New Zealand's only commercial broadcasters Three, replacing its Newshub newsroom.
Leaders urge calm as Solomons considers economy, China
The Solomon Islands have been forced into a pre-election lull as it approaches a pivotal vote set to affect Australia and China.
Israeli tanks push back in Gaza’s north, jets hit Rafah
Residents of the northern Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have pushed into the area for the first time in weeks.
Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election
International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.
US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty
The United States government has provided an assurance regarding the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".
First seven jurors chosen in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as the selection process continues to choose a 12-member panel.
Zelenskiy signs draft law to reinforce Ukraine troops
More than two years into the war, Ukraine says Russian forces are outnumbering its own by up to 10 times.
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after Israel attack
European Union leaders have agreed on new sanctions targeting Iran for its direct attack on Israel.
Zelenskiy begs for air defence aid as 17 die in strikes
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in strikes on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv as the nation's president continues to call for aid.
UN Security Council to vote on Palestine UN membership
The 15-member United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a Palestinian request for full membership of the world body.
Solomon Islanders have voted, election count to begin
Counting is due to begin in the Solomon Islands' election, as Australia's deputy prime minister said the nation would work closely with whoever was elected.
Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand
New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.