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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Changes underway to Ukraine’s air defences
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has flagged changes to Ukraine's air defences, as the nation grapples with widespread power outages and temperatures plummet to minus 19C.
Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics
Indonesia's army says between 5000 and 8000 troops are preparing to deploy in the Gaza Strip as medics say Israeli strikes have killed two men riding bicycles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones
Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.
Few getting through Gaza’s Rafah border crossing
Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.
Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip
Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.
Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack
A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children
Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked
Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.
MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest
MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.
US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war
The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.
Nuclear talks with US in Oman ‘a good start’, Iran says
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.
‘Grave insult’: activists vow to protest Israeli leader
Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.