Indonesian mob storms refugee shelter, urge deportation
The United Nations Refugee Agency says a crowd of students has broken through a police cordon and forcibly put 137 asylum seekers on two trucks in Indonesia.
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NKorea military ordered to accelerate war preparations
Under the direction of leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea will expand strategic co-operation with "anti-imperialist independent" countries.
Egypt ‘awaiting responses’ on its plan to end Gaza war
The Egyptian government says it is waiting for responses on its plan to end the bloodshed in Gaza including a three-stage framework for a ceasefire.
Ukraine says two hurt as cargo ship hits Black Sea mine
Officials say a civilian cargo ship has struck a Russian mine in the Black Sea near Ukraine's Danube ports, injuring two sailors.
Israeli tanks, missiles strike Gaza in new offensive
In one of Israel's latest airstrikes, 20 Palestinians were killed and 55 wounded in Rafah, a major town near the southern border with Egypt.
Ukraine says Russian missile barrage kills 18
Ukraine's air force says it shot down 87 cruise missiles and 27 drones as officials in Kyiv blamed Russian attacks for killing 18 people across the country.
South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
Sudan RSF leader visits Ethiopia in rare wartime tour
Rapid Support Forces leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says he has visited Ethiopia and met the country's prime minister for talks about the Sudan conflict.
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
US man charged over posts following Australian shooting
Arizona police say Donald Day demonstrated "a desire to incite violence" with his online posts following an attack in Australia in which six people died.
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas rages
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as fighting continues in Gaza.
Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine: Kyiv
Russia has launched some 110 missiles in one of its biggest air attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 12 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults
Twelve weeks after Hamas militants stormed Israeli towns, killing 1200 and seizing 240 hostages, Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to waste.
Russia says 14 die in ‘indiscriminate’ Ukraine attack
Two children are among the 14 people killed in the Russian city of Belgorod in what Moscow is describing as an "indiscriminate" attack by Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian missile barrage kills 31
Ukraine's air force says it shot down 87 cruise missiles and 27 drones as officials in Kyiv blamed Russian attacks for killing 31 people across the country.
Russia says 20 dead in ‘indiscriminate’ Ukraine attack
Two children are among the 20 people killed in the Russian city of Belgorod in what Moscow is describing as an "indiscriminate" attack by Ukraine.
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as Israeli tanks push deeper into districts in central and southern Gaza.
Israeli tanks advance deeper into Gaza districts
The latest fighting in the Middle East conflict is focused in al-Bureij, Nuseirat, Maghazi and Khan Younis, backed by intensive air strikes.
‘Realistic reality’: North Korea warns of possible war
"Because of reckless moves by the enemies to invade us, it is a fait accompli that a war can break out at any time on the Korean peninsula," Kim Jong-un says.
Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones: Ukraine
Kyiv says Russia has launched air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv hours after what Moscow called an "indiscriminate" attack on the city of Belgorod.
Israeli jets drub Gaza, Netanyahu indicates longer war
Central Gaza residents say the Israeli bombardment has intensified as the death toll in the enclave rises and Israel's Prime Minister indicates a longer war.
Israeli jets hit Gaza as Netanyahu indicates longer war
As 2023 draws to a close in Gaza, there is little sign the conflict is at an end with Israel continuing to hammer the Strip with air strikes.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe announces surprise abdication
Queen Margrethe's surprise abdication will leave Denmark's throne to her eldest son Prince Frederick who is married to an Australian, Princess Mary.
Almost 100,000 ordered to leave area after Japan quake
One person has reportedly died after a building collapsed following an earthquake in Japan, with about 97,000 people urged to leave coastal areas.
At least six dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel
Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.
At least five dead after strong earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least five lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
At least six dead after huge earthquake rocks Japan
A New Year's Day earthquake in Japan has claimed at least six lives, destroyed buildings and cut power to tens of thousands of homes.
World celebrates New Year as wars cast shadow over 2024
New Year celebrations around the world offer a hopeful start to 2024 even as the world's ongoing conflicts raise security concerns and mute festivities.
South Korean opposition chief stabbed during city visit
An unknown attacker has stabbed South Korea's opposition leader in the neck as he was visiting the site of a proposed airport in port city Busan.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of New Year’s attacks
Ukrainian and Russian officials have accused each other of attacks that have killed and injured people early on the first day of the new year.