Egypt ‘awaiting responses’ on its plan to end Gaza war
The Egyptian government says it is waiting for responses on its plan to end the bloodshed in Gaza including a three-stage framework for a ceasefire.
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NKorea military ordered to accelerate war preparations
Under the direction of leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea will expand strategic co-operation with "anti-imperialist independent" countries.
Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon
The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.
Indonesian mob storms refugee shelter, urge deportation
The United Nations Refugee Agency says a crowd of students has broken through a police cordon and forcibly put 137 asylum seekers on two trucks in Indonesia.
New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance
Israel has escalated its ground war in Gaza sharply despite public pleas from its closest ally the United States to scale the campaign down.
DFAT investigating reports Australian died in Lebanon
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is investigating following reports an Australian has died in Lebanon.
Commander says Ukrainian forces still in shattered town
Ukraine acknowledges the eastern town of Maryinka is in ruins, but its troops are still positioned on its northern flank.
Israel ups Gaza assault, comms blackout hits rescuers
Israeli actions have intensified around Christmas, particularly in a central area just south of the seasonal waterway that bisects the Gaza Strip.
US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded
The US has carried out air strikes on Iraq after a base in Erbil housing American forces came under drone attack, leading to US casualties.
Russian warship in Crimea ‘damaged’ in Ukrainian attack
A landing ship was damaged in Ukraine's attack on a Crimean port and one person was killed, according to Russian authorities.
Israeli PM vows no let-up in war against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as Palestinian officials reported an Israeli air strike in Maghazi killed 70.
Maersk preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages
Maersk vessels will soon resume sailing through the Red Sea, the shipping company says, following the establishment of an international naval operation there.
Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks
Russia's military says it has shot down four Ukrainian army aircraft in 24 hours as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declares "evil will be defeated".
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Christmas Eve attack
Air strikes in central Gaza have killed at least 78 people, Palestinian officials say, as Pope Francis laments war in the land of the birth of Jesus.
Fighting rages in Gaza as Biden speaks with Netanyahu
An Israeli minister says the country's forces will continue operations in Gaza "until Hamas is eliminated" and all hostages are returned.
Ukraine reports warding off Russian attacks on Avdiivka
The Ukrainian general staff says Russian attempts to dislodge its forces that have crossed the Dnipro river in the southern Kherson region have failed.
Once-forgotten WWI veterans honoured a century later
World War I veterans who did not die on the frontline but suffered from "shell shock" after returning home will be commemorated for their sacrifice.
Israeli forces battle Hamas in northern Gaza
Hamas' armed wing says it has engaged in combat with Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip town of Jabalia.
Mass drone attack hits several Kyiv districts
Kyiv has been hit with a Russian drone attack for the sixth time this month, setting off blazes in residential buildings and injuring two people.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Israel broadens Gaza assault ahead of UN aid vote
Israel's military has ordered residents of Al-Bureij to move immediately as Gazan health authorities say 20,057 Palestinians have been killed since October 7.
Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea
Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.
Houthis threaten US warships if they target rebels
Yemen's Houthi leader says his militia does not fear the United States and has warned outsiders not to target the rebels over attacks in the Red Sea.
Ukraine mulls army proposal to call up more civilians
Residents of Kyiv have given a mixed reaction to proposals by the Ukrainian army to conscript up to 500,000 more civilians amid the war against Russian forces.
Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas, Israel assert demands
"Very serious" negotiations are taking place on a second Gaza ceasefire, the US says, but Hamas and Israel's conditions make the chances of a deal uncertain.
Ukraine says it defeated Russian drone attack on Kyiv
Russia's fifth air strike on Kyiv this month has been thwarted by Ukraine's air defence system with no injuries or damage reported.
Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea
Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.
Ukraine to produce 1m drones next year: Zelenskiy
Over one million drones will be made in Ukraine in 2024, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as the country works to increase its domestic weapons production.
US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears
The United States says "Operation Prosperity Guardian" will defend against attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Israel battles Hamas in streets as UN delays vote again
The UN has delayed a vote on boosting aid deliveries to Gaza, while residents report fierce gunbattles on the streets of the enclave's second-biggest city.
Putin says Russia is ready to talk on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is open to talks about the future of Ukraine.