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.
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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.
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal
The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.
‘Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.
Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush
Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.
Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid
A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.
Arab states adopt alternative to Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’
Arab leaders have backed a postwar plan for Gaza allowing Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to Donald Trump's vision of a beach destination.
Zelenskiy wants peace and ready to talk, Trump says
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has written to Donald Trump saying he willing to return to the negotiating table with Russia, the president says.
US sending ‘tectonic changes’ over security commitments
If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.
‘Disappointed’ Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine
Australia has offered its bipartisan support for Ukraine after the US threatened to pull its backing from the nation's fight against Russia.
Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash
US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Hamas says Israel pushing things back ‘to square one’
Hamas has accused the Israeli government of trying to push things back to square one by asking to extend the first phase of their ceasefire agreement.
Kurdish PKK militia declares ceasefire with Turkey
Kurdish militant group the PKK has declared a ceasefire in its 40-year conflict with Turkey, heeding its jailed leader's call for disarmament.
UK, France to present Ukraine deal to Trump: Starmer
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK and France will work with Ukraine to stop fighting and will discuss the plan with the US going forward.
Israel says it has ceased goods and supplies into Gaza
Israel stops the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip after the first phase of the ceasefire deal ended without agreement on continuing a second phase.
Kurdish PKK militants declare ceasefire with Turkey
Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in southeastern Turkey have declared a ceasefire.