Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.
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Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified
Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.
Trump reverses course, admits ‘Russia attacked Ukraine’
Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.
Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa
Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day of a G20 meeting in South Africa.
Trump is in a Russian ‘disinformation space’: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country is hoping for an "allied position in Europe, in the EU and the US around Ukraine in this unjust war".
Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies
In a surprise announcement, a top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four more.
Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine
President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.
Denmark to ‘buy, buy, buy’ military gear: PM
Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.
Ukraine, Europe will be in ‘real’ peace talks: Rubio
Europe fears being locked out of talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, but the US's top diplomat insists it will be in any "meaningful" negotiations.
Moving Gazans out is ‘only viable plan’: Netanyahu
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu declares he and President Donald Trump have a "common strategy" for Gaza, including transferring Palestinians out of the enclave.
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.
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.