Ukraine minister repeats red lines in parliament speech
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has told parliament the government will not agree to recognise any temporarily occupied territories as Russian.
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Israel says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Israel says sirens have been activated in a number of areas after a missile was reportedly launched by Yemen.
Russian drone attack wounds dozens in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging stronger support from Ukraine's allies after Russia launched a drone strike on the country's second city.
Missile from Yemen’s Houthis lands near Israel airport
A missile launched from Yemen has landed near Israel's main airport, with eight people taken to hospital.
Putin hopes nukes ‘will not be required’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.
Israeli strikes inside Syria after sectarian violence
Deadly sectarian violence between Sunni gunmen and the minority Druze has prompted Israel to strike inside Syria for the second time in as many days.
Ukrainian drone strike kills at least seven: Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack on Oleshky has killed at least seven people in the Russian-occupied south of the country, local officials and the Kremlin say.
Gaza medic held since rescue worker killings released
A Palestinian medic who survived after 15 of his colleagues were killed by the Israeli army has been released back to Gaza.
Ukraine minerals deal is a signal to Russia: Bessent
The US and Ukraine have struck a minerals and investment deal after President Donald Trump pressed Kyiv to pay back Washington for helping it repel Russia.
Head of Pakistani Kashmir urges international mediation
The head of Pakistan-administered Kashmir is calling for rapid international diplomacy to de-escalate tensions with India after an attack that killed 26 people.
Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin
Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war far "too complex" to be done quickly, a senior Kremlin official says.
At least 68 killed in alleged US strike on Yemen prison
The US military says it has hit more than 800 targets since launching sustained air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen.
Ukraine and US unimpressed with Putin ceasefire promise
Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised a three-day ceasefire commemorating 80 years since victory over Nazi Germany, but Ukraine wants permanent peace.
Iran port explosion death toll rises to 70
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered a probe to "uncover any negligence or intent" behind the deadly blast at the country's main port.
Sudan’s RSF blamed for deadly Omdurman attack
Dozens of people from Omdurman were allegedly kidnapped and 30 killed by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, authorities say.
Vatican Trump meeting could prove historic: Zelenskiy
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his meeting with Donald Trump could prove historic if the peaceful end to Ukraine's war with Russia that they discussed is achieved.
Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says
Hospitals in the Gaza Strip have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in 24 hours of Israeli strikes, local officials say.
Trump, Zelenskiy hold ‘good’ talks in Vatican basilica
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy have spoken for 15 minutes at the Vatican in a meeting US officials called "very productive".
Pakistan seeks neutral probe into Kashmir attack
Pakistan's interior minister says the nation will co-operate with a "neutral" investigation into the deadly attack on Indian tourists in Kashmir.
Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10
The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Gaza ceasefire talks make some progress, Qatari PM says
"When you don't have a common objective ... the opportunities (to end the war) become very thin," the prime minister of Qatar says.
Strikes continue in Ukraine after Trump rebukes Putin
More people have died as Russian drone strikes continue, Ukraine says, a day after a deadly attack on Kyiv drew a rare rebuke from US President Donald Trump.
Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old
Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.
Israel fire ‘kills 44,’ hits Gaza Strip police station
Medics in the Gaza Strip say two Israeli missiles have hit a police station, resulting in deaths, as the army says it struck a command centre for militants.
Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day
Wet weather didn't deter thousands of Queenslanders from turning out all over the state to mark Anzac Day.
Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs
Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.
India hunts militants as tensions soar with Pakistan
Authorities are ramping up their search for the militants behind a deadly attack on tourists that's sparked fears of fresh conflict with neighbouring Pakistan.
Trump says Ukraine deal close after envoy meets Putin
As US President Donald Trump rebukes Russia for the strikes on Kyiv, he has also stated Ukraine must give up its claim to Crimea in the name of peace.
Trump says he pushed Netanyahu on Gaza aid
The UN's food agency says its food stocks in Gaza have run out under Israel's blockade, ending a main source of sustenance for hundreds of thousands.
India, Pakistan exchange gunfire for second day
India and Pakistan have exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day after an attack on tourists - blamed on Pakistan - killed 26 in India's Kashmir region.
India to pursue Kashmir attackers to ends of earth: PM
India will find and punish every terrorist and their backers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns, after 26 men were killed in an attack on tourists in Kashmir.