China needed to end Ukraine war: Swiss foreign minister
Switzerland's foreign minister says China must be involved in talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
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China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
Beijing has called for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume after months of fighting, while Hamas says it will reveal the fate of three Israeli hostages.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.
Ukraine attacked by 40 Russian missiles, drones: Kyiv
Ukraine's air force says Russia has launched 37 missiles and three drones in an overnight strike that has tested its air defences.
US, UK strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks
The Houthi rebels' ability to threaten merchant shipping in the Red Sea has taken a blow after US and British strikes across Yemen.
US strikes Houthi again, Biden vows to keep pressure on
The latest strike in Yemen comes one day after dozens of US and British strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi group's facilities there.
UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
The UN says Israel is reaching a level of "inhumanity ... beyond comprehension" as it "systematically" prevents it from delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest
Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.
Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.
Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG
Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.
Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case
A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.
Barricades, trenches as Ukraine focus shifts to defence
Ukraine has stepped up construction of fortifications as Kyiv's troops switch to a more defensive footing after a big push stymied by Russia.
PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots
PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.
US and UK forces say warships repel attack in Red Sea
Naval forces from the United States and the United Kingdom say they have shot down drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels into the Red Sea.
Despair in Gaza as fighting intensifies despite pledges
There has been no let-up in fighting in Gaza despite an Israeli pledge to scale down the war as top US diplomat Antony Blinken meets Palestinian leaders.
‘One killed’ in Ukraine shelling of Russia’s Kursk area
Officials in two Russian regions say Ukrainian attacks have killed a woman and struck a fuel facility.
Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate
As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.
Russia sends dozens of missiles across Ukraine
"A multiple attack was carried out with high-precision, long-range, sea and air-based weapons, including the Kinzhal hypersonic missile system," Ukraine says.
Blinken pointing to way forward if Gaza conflict curbed
Top US envoy Antony Blinken is in Israel after hearing the views of Arabic leaders about a long-term resolution in the Middle East.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Heavy wave of Russian missile attacks hits Ukraine
Two people have been killed and at least 30 others injured after areas near Ukraine's front line came under attack from Russian missiles.
Blinken seeks to avert wider war with Middle East tour
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned violence in the Middle East could easily spread as he embarks on a diplomatic tour of the region.
No end to war until Israeli goals achieved: Netanyahu
Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says Israeli forces have dismantled Hamas' "military framework" in northern Gaza.
Ukraine can defeat Russian aggression: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the Ukraine war shows European countries must jointly develop weapons production.
Western diplomats try to stop Gaza war from spreading
More bloodshed in the West Bank has underlined the difficulties top United States and European diplomats face in trying to stop the war in Gaza from spreading.