Middle East war enters fourth day in ‘smoke and blood’
President Donald Trump says the US has "the capability to go far longer" than its projected four-to-five-week time frame for military operations against Iran.
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Fresh travel warning as Aussie base hit in Middle East
Thousands of Australians remain stranded in the Middle East as military tensions flare, with an Australian defence base coming under attack from Iran.
Zelenskiy doubts Russia’s spring offensive capability
With peace talks set to resume this week, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy has cast doubt on Russia's capacity to mount an effective spring offensive.
Iran conflict widens as Israel launches Lebanon strikes
A top Iranian security official has vowed defiantly that "we will not negotiate with the United States" as the war widens to include militias in Lebanon.
Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are hoarding food again, with prices rising sharply as the world's attention shifts from the ceasefire to the new conflict with Iran.
Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise
Australia is standing with every day Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region.
Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter
On the first day of meteorological spring, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Ukrainians for surviving their fourth winter at war.
Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fires missiles
Israel has launched airstrikes on the Lebanese capital od Beirut after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border.
‘Dancing in the streets’: Iranian-Australians celebrate
There's a growing sense of hope among some Iranian-Australians after the United States and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran's supreme leader.
Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again
Israel has closed the border crossings with Gaza, including Rafah, a key entry point for getting humanitarian aid into the strip.
Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance
There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.
Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security
Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if Russia attacks.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
Afghanistan fires at Pakistani jets over Kabul
Border skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan have escalated with the heaviest fighting in years raising fears of protracted conflict.
Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime
Israel and the US have launched a "pre-emptive" attack against Iran, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.
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Trump on Iran: ‘Sometimes you have to use force’
US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.
Israel’s top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza
Israel's top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.
Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war
At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.
Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies
Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.
Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the next round of peace talks with Russia will be held in March in Abu Dhabi
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ as it bombs Afghan cities
Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to spark a protracted conflict between the Islamic neighbours.
Talks with US make progress, resume Monday, says Iran
Iran says it will meet again with US negotiators in Vienna next week after having "serious talks about sanctions and nuclear issue" in Geneva.
Major Russian attack on Ukraine before talks with US
Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles have targeted Ukrainian homes and critical infrastructure, hours before talks on the war are due to begin in Geneva.
US-Iran nuclear talks begin as military threat looms
Iran and the US have resumed talks considered the last chance to resolve their nuclear dispute and avert strikes on Iran from US forces massed in the Mideast.
Four killed in boat attack ‘tried to infiltrate Cuba’
Cuba claims a speedboat that opened fire on soldiers was full of US-based Cubans bent on terrorism, but Washington doesn't want to take Havana's word for it.
US warns of Iranian threat ahead of nuclear talks
Iran and the US are set to hold the latest round of talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute amid a large-scale military build-up.
‘High likelihood’ of strikes trigger evacuation orders
Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.
Zelenskiy eyes Russia meeting after Trump phone call
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he and Donald Trump have agreed another leaders' meeting should take place to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.
Aust diplomats’ families told to leave Israel, Lebanon
The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.
Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks
In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.
Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy
Donald Trump has broken the record for longest State of the Union speech as he claimed the US is "winning" under his leadership, even as his poll ratings slide.