Israeli reservists report for duty before new Gaza push
Israel has begun mobilising tens of thousands of reservists as part of its plan to widen its offensive in Gaza City despite divisions within the government.
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Afghanistan’s earthquake death toll crosses 1400
Rescuers are struggling with mountainous terrain as they try to get to remote villages after a major earthquake in Afghanistan that's killed over 1400 people.
Gaza strikes kill 31, Belgium to recognise Palestine
At least 31 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, more than half of them women and children.
N Korea’s Kim heads to China for WWII military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into China to attend Beijing's celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War II.
Plea for help after Sudan landslide kills over 1000
A rebel group is calling for international help after a landslide "completely levelled" a village in Sudan's Darfur region and killed more than 1000 people.
Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises
Afghanistan is calling for foreign aid to help relief efforts after a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 800 lives and injured at least 2800.
Ukraine backers to discuss post-war support at summit
Two weeks after world leaders met in Washington to discuss Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron will host a virtual meeting to elaborate on post-war plans.
Trump says India offered zero tariffs on US goods
US President Donald Trump says India should have offered to drop its tariffs to zero "years ago" and now it was "getting late" in their negotiations.
Afghanistan quake kills 800, at least 2500 injured
A powerful earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed hundreds of people and injured thousands more, as a desperate search for survivors continues.
Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed China's vision for "a new system of stability and security in Eurasia" at a regional summit in Shanghai.
Defiant Indonesian students gather for protests
After a week of protests that turned deadly, hundreds of Indonesian students have returned to the streets despite a heavy security presence.
Ukraine to retaliate after Russia hits power sector
Russia and Ukraine have both intensified air strikes in recent weeks despite US President Donald Trump's attempt to end the conflict.
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Israel sends tanks deeper into Gaza City
Israeli tanks have pushed deeper into Gaza City as the military forges ahead with a plan to take control of the whole enclave.
India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says
China's President Xi Jinping is hosting a summit with 20 world leaders, including India's Narendra Modi, days after punishing US tariffs on India took effect.
Deadly Indonesian protests force U-turn on MPs’ pay
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has responded to escalating protests, saying some perks and privileges granted to MPs will be revoked.
Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline
A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.
Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City
Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.
Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns
Protesters in Indonesia have set a regional parliament building alight, with three people killed and five others injured in the unrest.
Most of Trump’s tariffs are not legal, US court rules
An appeals court says Donald Trump had no legal right to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports.
Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble
A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security
Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.
Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up
Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.
Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver
Indonesians have descended on the nation's parliament to protest the death of a rideshare driver hit by a police vehicle at a violent demonstration.
Thai court sacks PM over compromising phone call
Thailand's prime minister has been removed from office by the nation's constitutional court for an ethics violation in a ruling that could usher fresh turmoil.
Bodies of hostages recovered as Israel offensive looms
The bodies of two hostages have been recovered, says Israel as its forces are in the initial stages of a planned offensive that has drawn condemnation.
UK, France, Germany launch Iran sanctions process
France, Germany and the United Kingdom have moved to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.
Ukraine security guarantees framework ready ‘next week’
A framework for international security guarantees for Ukraine "will be set out on paper next week," President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Russian barrage kills 18 in Kyiv, damages EU mission
At least 18 people have been killed and buildings damaged including the EU's mission and a British office as Russia pounded Kyiv in an hours-long assault.
Floods kill at least 34 in India-controlled Kashmir
Heavy rains across the Himalayan mountains have killed at least 34 people in the last 24 hours in India.
More killed across Gaza as Israel prepares to take city
Intensified bombardment of suburbs has been reported by residents while more Palestinians have been killed as Israel's military prepares to take Gaza City.
Russian overnight attack on Kyiv kills 10, injures 38
Ukraine's president says an overnight missile and drone attack that killed ten people shows Russia's answer to diplomacy aimed at ending the war.