Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
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UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Now ‘maybe the last’ chance for Gaza ceasefire deal
The latest push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity for a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages in Gaza
Israel has retrieved the bodies of six hostages in southern Gaza, as mediators toil on a ceasefire deal that would release more captives help by militants.
Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November
The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.
Efforts to secure Gaza deal with Israel gain momentum
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a deal with Israel.
Hamas accepts US proposal on Israeli hostages in talks
Hamas is reportedly no longer demanding an Israeli commitment to a permanent ceasefire as a pre-condition to a truce, raising hopes of a peace deal.
Hamas ‘waiting’ for Israeli response to Gaza truce plan
Ceasefire talks have resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation as Israel presses on with its offensive in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah unleashes a barrage.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid
The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.
Federal minister joins Middle East crisis talks on Gaza
An Egyptian-born federal minister will represent Australia at crisis talks in the Middle East over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Battles rage around Rafah as US pauses bombs to Israel
Hamas says Israel's military operation in Rafah is preventing a Gaza ceasefire agreement but the US says gaps can be resolved.
Hamas negotiators arrive in Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Hamas officials are in Cairo to deliver the Palestinian Islamist group's response to a proposal for a truce and the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Cairo talks continue but hopes for Gaza ceasefire slim
Hamas negotiators are maintaining their stance that any ceasefire deal must end the war in Gaza, Palestinian officials say, as truce talks continue in Cairo.
Ukraine parliament passes bill to overhaul army drafts
Ukraine's parliament has passed a controversial law that will govern how the country recruits soldiers to replenish depleted forces fighting off Russian troops.
Hamas proposes hostage exchange in Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has issued a ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Mediators at Gaza talks push to secure truce: Israel
As hopes for a truce in fighting in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan dim, Israel says negotiators are pushing to secure a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Ukraine rebuffs Pope calling for talks with Russia
Ukrainian and allied officials have criticised Pope Francis for saying Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
Gaza truce talks end with no result as deadline looms
Gaza ceasefire negotiations have broken up only days until the start of Ramadan, with Israel staying away and yet to respond to a proposal from Hamas.
Fighting resumes in Sudan capital after 24-hour truce
Witnesses say fighting resumed early in the morning in Sudan's capital Khartoum after the 24-hour ceasefire between the army and paramilitary forces elapsed.
Fighting subsides in Sudan after ceasefire extended
A precarious ceasefire between warring Sudanese military factions has been extended, with the intention of allowing more humanitarian aid into the country.
Sudan relatively calm after week-long ceasefire begins
A ceasefire in Sudan intended to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid has come into effect.
Zelenskiy promises ‘irreversible’ Russian defeat
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his address in Germany to promise an "irreversible" defeat against Russia with the help of Western allies.
Zelenskiy asks Pope to back Kyiv peace plan
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented Pope Francis with a used bulletproof vest that had been painted with an image of the Madonna.
Israel and Islamic Jihad agree to truce in Gaza
Five days after Israel launched a barrage of air strikes against Islamic Jihad commanders on the Gaza Strip, Egypt says they have brokered a ceasefire.
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.
Biden doubts Putin would use nuclear arms
When asked if Russian President Vladimir Putin would use a nuclear weapon, US President Joe Biden said, "I don't think he will".
Russia must not win in Ukraine: NATO chief
The head of the NATO military alliance has said Russia must not be allowed victory in what he called the most dangerous moment for Europe since World War II.
Nearly 700 Mariupol fighters surrender
The final surrender of Mariupol would bring a close to a near three month siege of the once prosperous Ukrainian city of 400,000 people.