Zelenskiy, Wall St execs discuss Ukraine reconstruction
The Ukrainian government says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has discussed investment with executives of major US financial firms.
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It’s up to US if it wants to end war: Iranian president
It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.
Dozens of delegates walk out during Netanyahu UN speech
Dozens of delegates at the United Nations have walked out of the hall when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech.
Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war
Russian strikes on Ukraine have killed at least eight people as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to the UN for nations to put more pressure on Moscow.
Trump Board of Peace unveils Gaza Strip rebuild plan
The US-led Board of Peace has presented a plan for the partial reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, which has been destroyed by fighting over the past two years.
Two dead as Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack
Russia has hammered Kyiv with ballistic missiles while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attended the UN General Assembly in New York.
Iran won’t surrender but backs diplomacy: president
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned US attacks on what he described as civilian targets during the early stages of the Iran war.
Hope raised after US, Iran hold first talks in months
US and Iranian officials have spoken shortly after Donald Trump threatened he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the war.
Russia pounds Kyiv hours after Zelenskiy-Trump talks
Russia has hammered Ukraine's capital with drones after Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to Donald Trump and before he is due to address the UN.
Russia kills eight as strikes continue on Ukraine
Russian strikes on Ukraine continued as Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Donald Trump at the United Nations to ask for help to end the four-and-a half year war.
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran, amid push for deal
Hours after threatening the US could "annihilate" Iran, US President Donald Trump has told the UN General Assembly a deal is close.
Russia, Ukraine strikes as Zelenskiy set to meet Trump
At least five people are dead as Russia and Ukraine continue their daily strikes in a war to be discussed when Volodymyr Zelenskiy meets Donald Trump at the UN.
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.
Five dead in Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions
At least five people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including three-year-old child who died during a sustained attack on a village.
Drone attack kills three children and a woman in Kyiv
Ukraine's Kyiv region has been bombarded by Russian strikes which left four people dead, including three children.
Iran army warns against new escalation by US and allies
Iran's military says any new attacks from the United States will result in sustained strikes against US bases and interests across the Middle East.
Shootings reported in West Bank ahead of Yom Kippur
An Israeli man has been fatally shot in the West Bank and a suspect detained while two Palestinians have been wounded in a settler attack.
Fuel ‘shield’ would spare drivers worst of price shocks
The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures.
Ukraine and Russia trade deadly drone strikes
Two people have been killed in drone attack on Moscow with a similar attack in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv taking the lives of a woman and her two children.
Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza
The son of a top health official has been killed near Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, one of three Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes.
Iran says it has conveyed conditions to end war with US
A senior official says Iran has conveyed its conditions to mediators for re-engaging in stalled negotiations with the United States.
Iran says it struck oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy says it has struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker for "illegal" movements in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine hosts leaders from seven countries for talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening co-operation.
EU to give Ukraine funds to procure missiles, drones
Ukraine will be provided with funds to procure missiles and drones against Russia's invasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says.
US approves visas for Iran leaders to attend UN meeting
An Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, the United States State Department says.
Yemenis take to boats to flee as Mideast war spreads
Refugees have fled across the Red Sea as the spread of the Middle East war to Yemen and Saudi Arabia threatens to worsen the world's energy supply shortage.
US accused of possible war crimes in Iran strikes
UN-commissioned human rights experts have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the US committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school.
Children among injures in Russian barrage on Ukraine
Drones and missiles have again bombarded Kyiv and Ukraine has targeted another Russian oil refinery amid stalled efforts to end the years-long war.
‘Hopefully we are towards end’ of Iran war, Trump says
Donald Trump has said - yet again - that the war with Iran could "hopefully" soon be ended, echoing his previous rhetoric which came to nothing.
Yemen hit hard as Houthis, Saudis trade fire
Saudia Arabia has attacked Yemen and says Houthi rebels targeted Islam's holiest city, as the Mideast war continues to expand.
Five dead as Russian drones hit Ukrainian transport
Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukrainian railways, hitting 120 passenger wagons, 304 locomotives and 43 railway stations in 2026.