Netanyahu says Iran may attack ahead of Israel election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a threat to Iran as the election considered a referendum on his leadership nears.
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Russia pummels Kyiv despite talks with Trump envoy
Ukraine's President says Moscow launched 21 ballistic missiles "almost immediately" after fresh talks aimed at ending the war, killing at least two people.
Zelenskiy backs sanctions on Russia after Trump pause
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes new US sanctions against Russia can be revived after President Donald Trump put them on hold.
Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions and tariffs
Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest.
EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort
The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.
Russia, Ukraine exchange strikes as air war intensifies
Russian attacks on Ukraine are escalating and becoming more brutal, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after the countries swapped more deadly strikes.
US plans to isolate Iran’s airlines as Guards warn
The Revolutionary Guard says Iran is ready to change its weapons, military tactics and targets if the conflict escalates as the US steps up economic measures.
Hit with broad sanctions, Israel to close UK consulate
After the UK, France and Canada announced trade sanctions on Israel, Jerusalem has retaliated by announcing the closure of the British Consulate.
Iran to tackle economic issues, punish further attacks
Further attacks on Iran will draw a faster, heavier and more painful response, a senior official says as Tehran vows to address war-related economic problems.
US sanctions on Turkish bank puts more pressure on Iran
The US Treasury has announced sanctions on a Turkish bank as part of its latest effort to sever the Iranian government's global financial links.
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Tehran predicts that other countries will resist the US's expanded sanctions targeting Iran and has declared that the country is prepared to retaliate.
Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’
Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.
Iran says sanction threats by ‘desperate’ US will fail
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, but Tehran has scoffed at the move.
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric before new sanctions
Iran has lashed out at looming US sanctions targeting Tehran and its trading partners that Washington promises will be "the toughest in history".
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to US economic threat
The US warns it's going to hit Iran with "the toughest sanctions in history" and will collapse its regime, which Tehran says will bring a "crushing" reaction.
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia
The European Union hopes to ramp up sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.
Hungary threatens to derail EU’s new Russia sanctions
Hungary is blocking the EU's latest sanctions plan against Russia, and it's also holding up new aid for Ukraine four years after Russia invaded.
Trump says he will be involved indirectly in Iran talks
Tensions are soaring ahead of talks in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program, with the US deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East.
Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down
President Donald Trump's plan to divert Venezuelan crude to the US has hit oil prices, while China denounces US "bullying" over the deal.
Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day
Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.
China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales
China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.
EU leaders agree to joint borrowing to fund Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years.
Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate
Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava are among 123 prisoners released by Belarus after talks with the US.
EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet
The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.
EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets
Belgium wants guarantees it won't have to bear risks alone if Europe goes ahead with an idea to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans to Ukraine.
Labor grassroots want action after UN’s genocide edict
More than 100 Labor branches have declared their support for sanctions against Israel following a UN finding of genocide in Gaza.
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.
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‘Acts of aggression’: Australia expels Iran ambassador
Australia has pulled the trigger on serious diplomatic moves to reprimand Iran after saying there was "credible intelligence" it directed attacks on home soil.
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.