Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks
Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.
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Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.
US launches large-scale strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
The US has launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after they resumed attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.
Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say
Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.
Sudan police accuse RSF after 11 bodies found in well
A pile of bodies has been discovered at the bottom of a well in an area of Khartoum recently reclaimed from the RSF paramilitary group by the army.
US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop
Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".
Trump to speak with Putin about ending war in Ukraine
Donald Trump says he thinks he has "a very good chance" of negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine and plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin soon.
New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis
The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.
Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza
Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.
Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.
Sudan’s war fuels world’s ‘most devastating’ aid crisis
The Sudan war has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people needing aid, the UN children's agency says.
Albanese to join leaders for Ukraine peace phone call
Anthony Albanese will join a phone call with other world leaders for talks on possible peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing".
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
US arms flow to Ukraine again as Russia mulls ceasefire
US arms deliveries to Ukraine have resumed, officials say, while a wary Kremlin says it's awaiting more information about a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks
Russia is claiming the military initiative as Vladimir Putin orders the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk before talks with the US about a ceasefire.
UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN expert's findings that Israel committed genocidal and sexually violent acts in Gaza were anti-Semitic.
US ceasefire bid for Ukraine needs reworking: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he hopes the proposed Ukraine ceasefire plan leads to "long-term peace", but wants many issues clarified before signing.
US and Ukraine meet after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials are meeting for crunch talks on ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv's forces launched massive drone attack on Moscow.
Canberra clash after caravan revealed as terror con job
The opposition leader denies Labor claims of dodging police briefings on a caravan loaded with explosives, saying the minister is just trying to look tough.
Syria’s president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi meeting
Donald Trump has suggested the pause on sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine will be lifted, ahead of talks it's hoped will map out a path to peace.
Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.
Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres
Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.
Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead
Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.
Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk
Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas
US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.
Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels
Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the World Court, accusing it of funding rebel fighters to carry out genocide.
Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks
A child is among ten people injured as Russia again targets Ukraine's energy grid, with the embattled nation's leader revealing talks ahead with US officials.
Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded
Ukraine's situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the past three days, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive.
Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues
Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.