US, Ukrainian officials head to Saudi Arabia
A Ukrainian minister says an official delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia for meetings in preparation for a possible visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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European leaders in Paris seek united front on Ukraine
European leaders are seeking to form a united front at emergency talks in Paris, called after a US diplomatic blitz on Ukraine.
Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war
The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.
Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline
Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a deadline for them to withdraw.
Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks with top US officials in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war.
Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region.
Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms
War-torn Lebanon finally has a government after a more than two-year wait, with incoming Prime Minister Nawaf Salam set to prioritise reconstruction efforts.
Israeli forces start withdrawing from key Gaza corridor
Israeli forces are withdrawing from the Netzarim corridor, a strip of land that bisects northern Gaza from the south, as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN
The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire.
Russia launches drone attacks on Kyiv, Sumy
The Trump administration's national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top officials are travelling to Europe this week for talks on the Ukraine conflict.
Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump’s Gaza plan
Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss President Donald Trump's "dangerous" idea to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough
An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House
The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.
Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire
Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne as communities around the world welcome a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Swastikas sprayed on synagogue in ‘monstrous’ attack
An anti-Semitic graffiti attack on a synagogue has been branded a monstrous and appalling act and sparked fresh calls for tougher laws.
‘Up to 8000’ North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border
The United States expects North Korean troops in Russia to enter the fight against Ukraine in coming days.
Rocket fire from Lebanon kills seven in Israel
Seven people have been killed in rocket attacks on northern Israel in the deadliest cross-border strikes in Israel since it invaded Lebanon.
Israel kills senior Hamas leader, ceasefire hopes fade
The Israeli military says it killed one of the last senior Hamas officials in Gaza as scores of people were reported dead after strikes in the coastal strip.
Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election
For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.
US flags extra military assistance to Ukraine
The Pentagon says it is sending an additional $425 million ($A648 million) in military assistance to Ukraine.
North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ all at imminent risk: UN
The entire Palestinian population in northern Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, the United Nations warns.
Ukraine ‘holding back’ powerful Russian offensive
The Ukraine war is entering its most dangerous phase as Moscow's forces advance, North Korea sends troops to Russia and there's no sign how it will all end.
Israel denies Gaza clinic strike during polio campaign
The Israeli army has denied Palestinian claims it struck a clinic in northern Gaza where children were being vaccinated for polio.
Israeli forces snatch Lebanese sea captain
Israel has detained a Lebanese sea captain who they claim is a senior Hezbollah operative.
Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA
Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying
Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.
Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered
Australia's Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
Anniversary protests to ‘set back’ Gaza cause, PM says
As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.
Treated as ‘animals’: Lebanese anger as Israel invades
Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.
Defence scientists ready for China’s ‘grey’ warfighting
Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.
Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped
Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.