Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza
An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.
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Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
Australia denounces Russia ahead of Kyiv embassy return
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has updated his Australian counterpart on Russia's invasion and asked for more aid to ensure a decisive victory.
Israeli parliament extends state of emergency
The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.
Beefed-up hate laws won’t touch religious free pass
With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.
Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed
The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.
Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it’s not that easy
Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.
Top cop slams ‘hypocrite’ activists after violent rally
Dozens of police and protesters have been injured in violent scenes outside a weapons convention in Melbourne with missiles thrown and rubber bullets fired.
PM calls for calm after Dutton urges Gaza visa ban
The prime minister says Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is sowing '"fear and division" after calling for a visa ban on people fleeing Gaza.
Iran doesn’t want escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel
Iran is determined to must punish Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its capital but insists it's not seeking to raise regional tensions.
Pro-Palestine camp to end when uni gives in to demands
Encampments are being dismantled at many universities but students from the University of Melbourne will not pack up until it publicly gives in to a key demand.
Gazans fearing Rafah assault look to Cairo for hope
Negotiators are meeting in Egypt to seek a truce between Israel and Hamas as over a million Gazans crammed into Rafah await Israel's feared ground offensive.
Israel frees two hostages, Dutch block jet part exports
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
US, Jordan throw weight behind Gaza ceasefire effort
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
Humanitarian aid boost for Middle East unveiled
Penny Wong has pledged a further $21.5 million in humanitarian aid for the Middle East, following the first stop on her trip to the region.
Aussie ads appear alongside Middle East misinfo on X
Anti-Semitic posts and extreme misinformation have been appearing on social media platform X - alongside ads from Australian companies.
Teachers face wrath over Palestine action in schools
Education union members have been condemned by the Victorian government for calling on teachers and staff to invite Palestine advocates to speak at schools.
Palestine supporters target US consulate and Pine Gap
The United States consulate has been splattered with paint as Palestine supporters staged a protest in Melbourne and near the Pine Gap defence facility.
Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
Anthony Albanese has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the Middle Eastern conflict intensified.
Tensions rise over rallies, vigils for Mideast unrest
Australian communities are being split after the outbreak of conflict in Israel following a surprise attack by Islamist militants.
Explosion rocks Khartoum airport amid new attacks
A new wave of attacks and bombings is underway in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.
Russia unleashes ‘largest’ drone attack before Kyiv Day
Russia has launched an overnight air attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person.
Southeast Asia ‘no proxy for any powers’
ASEAN shouldn't let tensions between the US and China turn Southeast Asia into the front lines of a new Cold War, Indonesia's president says.
Ukraine breaks through Russian defences
Ukraine's forces have made huge inroads into recapturing Russian-claimed territories, days after Vladimir Putin annexed four provinces.
Heavy fighting as Ukraine referendum ends
Russia says no decision has been made to close the country's borders to stop military-aged men fleeing as referendums on annexing parts of the Ukraine end.
Refugees end up in climate disaster zones
Refugees who've fled war and persecution frequently wind up in the crosshairs of natural disasters fuelled by climate change, a Brisbane conference has heard.
Albanese walks among Ukraine destruction
Photos have emerged showing Anthony Albanese walking through streets in Ukraine, viewing damaged buildings and vehicles.
Ukraine pleads for Weapons from West
Russian forces are fighting to capture Lysychansk, the last big city still held by Ukrainian troops in eastern Luhansk province.
Russian rockets kill 15 in Kharkiv
Russia's strikes on Kharkiv have been the worst for weeks in the area where normal life had been returning since Ukraine pushed Putin's forces back.
Quad eyes expansion to curb China, Russia
Australia, the United States, India and Japan will investigate how they might collectively open up dialogue to other countries as part of the Quad alliance.