Israel special adviser named to probe aid worker death
Tel Aviv's response to Israeli Defence Force strikes which killed Zomi Frankcom will fall under the microscope after the government appointed a special adviser.
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Israel special adviser to watch aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight after Australia appointed a special adviser.
Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight with Australia appointing a special adviser.
Australia under pressure over Palestinian visas and aid
The US has asked partner nations to help set up a new port to bring aid into Gaza, as Australia cancels the visas of Palestinians fleeing the war.
Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza
Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.
Trump NATO remark ‘appalling and unhinged’: White House
Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do "whatever the hell they want" to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.
Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.
US unveils $118b bill for border security, military aid
Senate negotiators have released a sweeping bipartisan border security deal that is aimed at discouraging migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border.
Gaza aid pause slammed as ‘collective punishment’
Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.
Hospital donation ‘to combat anti-China sentiment’
A man on trial for alleged planned foreign interference says he was trying to combat anti-Chinese attitudes when he handed a politician a $37,000 cheque.
First evacuees leave Gaza from Rafah crossing
A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.
Qatar brokers deal for limited Gaza evacuations: source
A deal on the Rafah crossing has been brokered to allow some critically injured people out of Gaza, a source has told Reuters.
Leaders call for pause in Gaza fighting to let aid in
World leaders are appealing for a humanitarian pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war to allow safe deliveries of aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.
US boosts Mideast defence, Israel hits Gaza and beyond
Israeli has struck Syria's airports and continues to pound Gaza as the US bolsters defence of its troops in the Middle East as fears rise of wider conflict.
Two more people rescued 11 days after Turkey quake
As the focus turns to helping the millions left homeless from Turkey and Syria's earthquake, two more people have been pulled alive after 11 days in the rubble.
Aussies missing as rescuers fly to Turkey quake zone
Two Australians remain unaccounted for amid earthquake devastation in Turkey as seasoned rescue teams travel to the disaster zone.
Russian missile wrecks block as EU leaders visit Kyiv
At least three people have been killed in a Russian strike near the main focus of fighting in eastern Ukraine, as EU officials arrive for talks in Kyiv.
Biden not planning Putin talks for now
US President Joe Biden isn't interested in talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine right now, while the G7 has joined the EU on a Russian oil price cap.
Russia hits Ukraine power, water plants
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has destroyed almost a third of Ukraine's power stations over the past week.
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 says Russia pounding Donbas region
Russia is attacking Ukraine's eastern Donbas region but have so far failed to capture three target areas and the conflict goes on.
Ukraine envoy lists lethal aid wish list
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.
Diplomacy with China shows weakness: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says conciliation is the "last message" he would send to China after it signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands
NZ sending armour, not guns, to Ukraine
New Zealand is doubling financial support to Ukraine, and providing fighters with body armour and helmets in its war against Russia.
Tonga aid sailors test positive to COVID
HMAS Adelaide will continue on to Tonga to provide support, despite some 23 COVID-19 cases recorded on board the ship.
Learning aid bound for Tongan children
Save the Children are providing support and relief to the around 28,000 children affected by the natural disaster as recovery efforts in the country continue.
Aid flights touch down in devastated Tonga
Australian and NZ aircraft carrying humanitarian aid have landed in Tonga to help the Pacific nation recover from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Australian, NZ relief heads to Tonga
Australian and New Zealand military aircraft and ships are heading to Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief, as the tsunami's impact becomes clearer.
RAAF flights ready for Tonga aid mission
Two RAAF planes and HMAS Adelaide are readying to depart Australia for Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief as soon as conditions allow.
Three dead as Tonga island homes destroyed
Tonga officials say waves reaching up to 15 metres hit some of the country's islands, with at least three people killed after a volcanic eruption and tsunami.