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.
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‘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.
Russian strike kills 11 in Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s east
Five children are among the 11 dead in an attack on what Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called "ordinary, private homes".
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire across Lebanon border
Israel and Hezbollah are trading strikes across Lebanon's border after the death of a Hamas leader, even as Western diplomats seek to contain the war in Gaza.
Ukraine says Russia has fired N Korean made missiles
Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhailo Podolyak has accused Russian forces of using missiles from North Korea.
South Korea retaliates after artillery fire from North
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say North Korea has fired 200 rounds in the waters north of their disputed western sea boundary.
Government quiet on dead Aussie’s Hezbollah ‘links’
Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.
Houthi drone boat detonates in Red Sea after US warning
The United States navy says a Houthi drone boat has exploded in the Red Sea in an apparent attack.
Israeli aerial assault pounds Gaza refugee camps
Israeli shelling has pounded refugee camps in the Gaza Strip as the government announces plans to target its assault on Hamas leaders.
Deadly Russian missile strike causes Ukraine power cuts
Ukrainian authorities say a Russian missile attack on the city of Kropyvnytskyi has killed a man and damaged two energy facilities.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Ukraine strikes Belgorod region again: Russia
Ukrainian forces have again targeted the border region of Belgorod with ballistic missiles and drones, Russian authorities say.
Houthis claim attack on undamaged container ship
Yemen's Houthis say they have targeted a ship in the Red Sea as they pledge to continue attacks on vessels linked to Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.
Russian hackers infiltrated Ukraine telecoms giant
Russian hackers knocked out services provided by Ukraine's biggest telecoms operator for some 24 million users for days, Ukraine's cyber spy chief says.
Blasts kill nearly 100 at ceremony for Iran commander
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed almost 100 people and wounded 200 others, media reports say.
Sudan’s RSF chief meets Kenya president amid truce push
Rapid Support Forces leader Mohammed Hamdan Daglo has meet Kenyan President William Ruto to discuss the conflict in Sudan.
Australia, US, UK issue warning over Red Sea attacks
In a multi-national statement, Australia has condemned Yemeni rebels' attacks on ships in the Red Sea as violence in Gaza stretches toward its fourth month.
Israel bombards Gaza after Hamas deputy’s killing
Clashes in central and southern Gaza continue as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed a top Hamas leader.
Israel keeps up Gaza bombardment after Arouri’s killing
Clashes in central and southern Gaza continue as fears mount of a regional escalation following a strike in Beirut that killed a top Hamas leader.
Israeli drone kills Hamas deputy leader in Lebanon
Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri is the group's most senior member to be assassinated since Israel launched its air and ground offensive in Gaza.
Blasts kill at least 100 at ceremony for Iran commander
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 100 people and wounded 200 others, media reports say.
Blast kills 70 near Iranian commander’s tomb: reports
Blasts at an event honouring an Iranian general slain in a US air strike in 2020 have killed at least 70 people and wounded 40 others, media reports say.