Trump considers sending ‘armada’ to Middle East
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump in the US as he considers whether to take military action against Iran over its nuclear and missile programs.
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Russian strike kills three small children in Ukraine
A Russian drone has smashed into a home in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, killing a father and his three small children.
Herzog departs as thousands hit the streets in defiance
Israel's president has wrapped up his four-day trip to Australia, with thousands of protesters taking to the streets in opposition over the war in Gaza.
UN agency begins clearing huge Gaza City waste dump
A United Nations program is clearing a rubbish dump in Gaza City that overtook a market during the enclave's war.
Trump: no agreement with Israel, Iran talks to continue
US President Donald Trump says he reached no "definitive" agreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to move forward with Iran.
Muslim community reels after police violence at protest
A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.
Ukraine’s Kyiv under ‘massive’ attack from missiles
Russian forces have bombarded Kyiv in a "mass attack" on Ukraine's capital with both residential and non-residential buildings hit, officials say.
Russian attack cuts power to thousands of Ukrainians
Russia launched another mass drone and missile attack against Ukraine's energy grid, leaving tens of thousands of people without heat and power.
Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division
Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.
Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands
Russia has intensified its winter campaign of strikes on Ukraine's power grid, plunging major cities into long periods darkness in freezing temperatures.
Critics hail probe into ‘shocking’ police rally tactics
Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.
Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift
The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.
Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza
Israel says its forces have killed four Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip after they emerged from a tunnel and opened fire on Israeli troops.
Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
Japanese prime minister’s party secures supermajority
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy through spending.
‘Not alone’: Israeli president comforts Bondi victims
Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.
Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks
Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.
Israel to take more West Bank powers
Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.
Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit ‘riot’
Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.
Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call
'Social cohesion' has become a common catchcry after the Bondi terror attack, but the race discrimination commissioner warns the phrase can worsen divisions.
Sudan’s army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli
The Sudan army's apparent victory in the battle for Kadugli may mark a turning point in the trajectory of the war.
Iran demands changes in venue for US talks
The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.
Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy
Attacks by Russia on energy systems appear intended to freeze Ukrainians into submission during one of the coldest winters in years.
Israeli strikes kill 18, Rafah patient crossings halted
At least 18 people have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza, according to hospital officials.
Ukraine, Russia wrap ‘productive’ first day of talks
Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for a new round of US-brokered talks to end their conflict.
US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman
Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.
At least 216 militants killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan
At least 216 militants have been killed in across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, officials say.
Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats
Community tensions are running high ahead of the Israeli president's visit to Australia, with one man accused of threatening to kill the leader.
Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners following UAE talks
Ukraine-Russia peace talks will continue in the near future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after the latest meeting in Abu Dhabi.
US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks
The United States and Russia say they have agreed to re-establish high-level military contacts for the first time since 2021 on the sidelines of Ukraine talks.
UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map
A planning map indicates that a "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.