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.
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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.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of being obstacles to peace as they remain under pressure from US President Donald Trump to show progress towards a deal.
Israel strikes Gaza school housing displaced families
At least 10 people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced families in Gaza while another hit a children's hospital, medics say.
Attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir kills 26
A little-known militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack that left at least 26 tourists dead at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
Ukraine, West meet for downgraded talks on Russian war
Officials from the US, Europe and Ukraine are meeting to push for a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, but cancellations mean a breakthrough is unlikely.
Israel steps up Gaza strikes, vaccination drive halted
Israel has launched a big wave of air strikes in Gaza, while a polio vaccination campaign is on hold as an Israeli blockade cripples health care in the enclave.
Sudan’s paramilitaries kill over 30 in a fresh attack
A Sudanese activist group says the country's paramilitary group have attacked a city in the western Darfur region, killing more than 30 people.
Russia hits Ukraine city as talks reach crucial point
Ukraine's port city of Odesa has come under a "massive attack" by Russian drones, as countries prepare to meet for potentially decisive talks to end the war.
Professional failures in Rafah medic killings: Israel
A probe into the killings of 15 medics in the Gaza Strip by Israeli forces notes a chain of "professional failures," with a deputy commander to be dismissed.
Air raid alerts in Ukraine after Russian ceasefire ends
Kyiv and the eastern half of Ukraine are under air alerts, hours after the one-day Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin expired.
Attacks in Ukraine, Russia, during Easter ‘ceasefire’
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russian attacks have not stopped during the Easter ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin.
Israeli strikes pound Gaza as Hamas rejects new truce
The fate of an Israeli soldier believed to be the last American held captive in Gaza remains unknown after Hamas said it recovered the body of his captor.
Russia, Ukraine ‘to swap POWs’ after bodies exchanged
Ukrainian authorities says the bodies of 909 troops have been received from Russia after mediation from the International Red Cross.
Mediators trying to revive Gaza ceasefire talks
A Gaza ceasefire offer that reached Egyptian mediators includes talks on a final settlement to the war but no firm agreement.
Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris
The US's Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian and European officials worried about America's overtures towards Russia in talks to end the war.
US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio
The US may be ready to "move on" from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there's not progress in the coming days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns.