Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed
Saudi state-run media say the country's forces are responding to a drone and cruise missile attack
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Kyiv says Russia hit six Ukraine energy targets
Russia has yet to confirm a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump.
UK PM says Iran’s IRGC likely behind base incident
Australia and the US have condemned "Iran's use of violent attacks" as the UK blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for an air base security incident.
EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort
The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.
More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike
Egypt is reportedly responsible for an air strike on a northern Sudan mine that killed dozens of artisanal miners.
Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient
A senior Iranian official says Tehran finds the latest US response to a proposal to end the war "insufficient" and warns of attacks on regional data centres.
One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports
At least one person has been killed and 11 other people have been injured in another attack by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi's international airport in Riyadh.
Trump blindsides Ukraine with ‘energy ceasefire’ post
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy admits he was blindsided by Donald Trump's surprise announcement on social media of an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia.
India braces for second day of major protests
India's capital of Delhi is bracing for a second day of protests after the leader of the "Cockroach" youth movement was released from custody.
Attack on Saudi airport kills 12, wounds more than 300
Saudi Arabia's international airport at Riyadh's is closed after a missile attack on the passenger terminal that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300.
Trump says Ukraine should ditch Zelenskiy
Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia.
‘Saw what’s at stake’: Afghanistan veterans honoured
A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.
Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12 after US move
Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.
Iran claims it struck gas tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has struck an LNP tanker attempting to take an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Flydubai co-pilot likely radicalised in Australia: UAE
The UAE attorney general says there are signs an Omani pilot was drifting towards "extremism and terrorism" while he was studying in Australia in 2017.
Israel scolds pick amid Pillay Nobel Peace Prize praise
Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction amid Russian strikes
After a Russian strike on Ukrainian buses killed dozens of people, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hit out at US efforts to end the war and pleaded for more support.
First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed
Palestinian factions are discussing delaying legislative elections planned for November due to logistical issues in Gaza.
US says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the war in Ukraine needs to end in a negotiated settlement as quickly as possible.
US won’t attack Iran before November election: Trump
The United States is having "productive discussions" with Iran and won't resume military strikes before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump says.
Russian strike on Ukrainian bus stop leaves 30 dead
Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of deliberately targeting civilians as its latest pre-winter wave of attacks killed dozens of people at a bus stop.
Accused Islamic State member back in the community
An accused terrorist supporter will not be allowed to use encrypted messaging apps as part of his strict bail conditions.
Zelenskiy condemns ‘most vile strikes’ by Russia
At least 28 people, including five children, have been killed in a major wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Russian launches major strikes that Ukraine saw coming
At least 19 people are dead and dozens more are wounded after a massive Russian barrage on Ukraine that Kyiv warned Russia was preparing for.
Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout
Israelis are commemorating the third anniversary of the deadliest attack on their country, while Palestinians live with the results of the war it triggered.
Ship sunk off Bulgaria, fear of Russian attacks grow
A second drone attack on ships in EU waters in the Black Sea in as many days has fanned fears of Russian hybrid attacks as war rages in Ukraine.
Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security
A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date.
Oil exports top pre-war levels, tanker attacks increase
Attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East continue, with at least seven incidents reported in the past week, as oil and petrol prices skyrocket.
Ukraine blames Russia for attack on ship off Romania
A fire on a ship in the Black Sea near Romania has reportedly killed two people, with Ukrainian officials blaming drone attacks from Russia.
Ukraine claims major cut to Russia’s refining capacity
After months of long-range missile strikes, Ukraine says it has put more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity out of action.
Iran says Hormuz won’t reopen until conditions are met
Iran's oil minister has resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.