Security concerns ‘red herring’ in Syrian repatriations
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
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Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander killed
Ukraine's army says one of its missile strikes that hit the Crimean headquarters of Russia's navy last week killed 34 officers including the fleet commander.
Commonwealth disputes ability to repatriate women, kids
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Fears prompt ethnic Armenians to flee Nagorno-Karabakh
The ethnic Armenian leadership of of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will remain in place until all those who want to leave the region are able to go.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria begins
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after region’s defeat
Thousands of ethnic Armenians have left Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia after Azerbaijan asserted control over the region in a military operation.
Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria to begin
A trial over the repatriation of 12 Australian women and 21 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, is set to begin in the Federal Court.
Odesa attack injures one, 19 drones destroyed: Ukraine
An attack on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has left one woman injured while multiple drones and missiles were destroyed, Ukraine's military says.
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Azeri leader as exodus begins
Turkey's president Tayyip Erdogan will meet with Azerbaijan leader Ilham Aliyev, after thousands of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh drove to the Armenian border.
Russian air strikes kill two, wound eight in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its 20th month, the latest barrage of missiles from Russia have killed two and injured eight more.
Karabakh’s Armenians start to leave en masse
Nagorno-Karabakh residents fearing persecution have begun driving to the Armenian border after the enclave was brought under the control of Azerbaijan.
Russia dismisses Ukraine plan, grain deal proposal
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called Ukraine's proposed 10-point peace plan "not feasible" in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
Armenia calls for UN mission to monitor region
Armenia's foreign minister has appealed to the UN to monitor human rights and security in Nagorno-Karabakh after an Azerbaijan operation.
Niger junta accuses UN chief of General Assembly block
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has been accused of blocking Niger's ruling junta from the UN's annual meeting of world leaders in New York.
Karabakh Armenian fighters start giving up arms: Russia
The Armenians of Karabakh, internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, are giving up their arms, Russia says, after being forced to declare a ceasefire.
Ukraine targets key Crimean city after Black Sea strike
A day after a deadly attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet, Ukraine has launched another missile attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea.
Military leader warns war in Sudan could cross borders
Sudan's army chief has urged the United Nations General Assembly to designate the northeast African country's rival paramilitary force as a terrorist group.
Ukrainian troops vow to take Bakhmut back from Russia
Ukraine has recaptured two villages near the city of Bakhmut as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to take the shattered city back from Russia.
Azerbaijan eyes amnesty for Karabakh Armenian fighters
The future of Karabakh and its 120,000 ethnic Armenians hangs in the balance as Azerbaijan eyes an amnesty for fighters who lay down their arms.
Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after truce deal
Anti-government protesters have rallied in Armenia's capital after Armenian separatist forces in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire with Azeri forces.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv, Ukrainian regions
Air defences are at work and rescuers are on their way to possible blast sites in regions across Ukraine including Kyiv's eastern and southern districts.
Ukraine forces await Western arms for counteroffensive
Ukraine says it has retaken two villages near the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut as soldiers say more Western arms would speed up their advances.
North Korea’s Kim back in Pyongyang after Russia trip
Kim Jong-un has been greeted by North Korean senior officials and an honour guard after visiting Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Armenian separatists surrender after Azerbaijani thrust
Armenian separatists have agreed to a ceasefire with Baku's forces and vowed to disband and disarm pending talks on the region's future.
Azerbaijan attacks Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian forces
Azerbaijan has launched military action in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, sparking fears of a new war in the volatile area.
Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna
Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.
Russia attacks on Ukraine kill two, spark fire in Lviv
A warehouse worker and a policeman have been killed in separate Russian attacks on Lviv and Kherson, officials say.
US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal
The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.
Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month
One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.
Ukraine recaptures village near Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy
Ukraine's military says the village of Klishchiivka has been retaken as Russia's defence ministry reported three Ukrainian drones had been shot down.
Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital
An 18-storey tower in the centre of Khartoum has caught fire during clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.