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.
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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".
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.
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.
Aust, Chinese officials meet after mid-air incident
A mid-air incident involving Australia and China's air forces last week was likely discussed at a senior defence officials' meeting in Beijing.
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.
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.
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.
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.
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.
US pitched deal to access Ukraine’s rare earth minerals
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals.
Time to create ‘armed forces of Europe’, Zelenskiy says
The time has come for the creation of an "armed forces of Europe", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told world leaders and foreign policy experts.
Deadly warning over Chinese military ‘intimidation’
Security experts fear repeated and dangerous near-misses involving the Chinese military could lead to serious injury or a potential loss of life.
Trump wants denuclearisation talks with Russia, China
US President Donald Trump plans to start talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament and hopes all three nations agree to cut their defence budgets.
Vance ‘threatens sanctions to push Putin into a deal’
The US says Ukraine will be involved in talks to end the conflict but there will be a separate US-Russian strand to the negotiations.
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Australia rejects ‘killing’ the US aluminium market
Australia has denied exploiting tariff exemptions granted by the first Trump administration despite claims aluminium sales have been "killing" the US market.
China ‘proposes Putin-Trump summit to end Ukraine war’
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about starting negotiations immediately to end the war in Ukraine.
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.
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.
Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat
The Canadian trade minister will head to Australia next week after seeking stronger trade ties with the European Union.
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.
Zelenskiy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region.
Trump signs order to cut funding for South Africa
Donald Trump has cut off financial assistance to South Africa in retaliation against the country lodging a genocide case against Washington ally Israel.
Cries continue for Trump’s Gaza plan to be scrapped
Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.
‘Not for sale’: Aussies rally against Trump’s Gaza plan
The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.
Dutton supporting ‘erasure’ of Palestinians: advocates
Palestinians have lashed Peter Dutton for "legitimising" Donald Trump's plan for a US take over of Gaza which would erase them as a people, advocates say.
Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie
Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.
Trump in no hurry for Xi talks amid new tariff war
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks but the White House says a call still needs to be scheduled.
Trump’s Gaza plan rejected by allies and adversaries
President Donald Trump's proposal the United States own the rebuilding of Gaza while Palestinians settle elsewhere has caused shockwaves around the world.
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Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs
Australia might see some fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, but local households are expected to be spared too much pain.
Tariffs on hold as Colombia, US reach deportations deal
US President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs and sanctions on Colombia is on hold after the South American nation agreed to accept deported migrants.