Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities
Russia strikes Ukraine vessels and military facilities, as Serbia announces support for Ukraine's independence and a desire for closer economic ties.
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Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait
Iran has raised the bar in its demands on the US before it will agree to reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a vital global shipping route.
Russian attacks pound Kyiv as air defences fall short
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child, as Ukraine continues to struggle with depleted air defences.
Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict
Yemen's army says it has responded after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis as the major escalation raises fears of a return to a broader conflict.
US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume
The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.
Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine’s latest deep attack
Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.
Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention
Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, warnings of wider threat
An attack by Houthis in southern Najran Province in Saudi Arabia has injured seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani national.
Ukraine close to creating own missile shield: Zelenskiy
Ukraine is building up its own ballistic missile defence system, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.
Zelenskiy speaks to NATO head on securing interceptors
The head of the NATO military alliance has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about the country accessing more air defence interceptors.
Iran and US say Strait of Hormuz deal is close
US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon as Iran and Oman finalise an agreement on a new shipping route.
Former neo-Nazi labels brotherhood ‘a load of lies’
An ex-neo-Nazi has revealed what saved him from extremism, as experts warn online grievance movements can radicalise young Australians.
No Israeli withdrawal until Hamas disarmed: Netanyahu
Israeli soldiers will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas militants in the territory have been fully disarmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short
Major Ukrainian retailers have gone up in smoke as Russia targeted warehouses and logistics hubs, prompting renewed pleas from Kyiv for more missile defences.
US and Iran having ‘very good discussions’, Trump says
The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".
Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz
A cargo ship has reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran make opposing claims about whether they are holding talks.
Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says
Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.
Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia
At least seven people have been killed in the Black Sea region as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian territory, local officials say.
Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises
More bodies have been recovered from the waters off the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after more than 50,000 people crossed in an unprecedented surge from Morocco.
Ukraine drones ‘kill eight,’ hit Wildberries warehouse
At least eight people have been killed across Russia as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, local officials say.
Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli officials have told the US government of concerns about a potential plan to disarm Hamas militants, a spokesman for the prime minister says.
US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal
Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones
Russia has again bombarded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv with a "massive strike" of ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.
Israeli strikes kill at least four people in Gaza
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas hideout when it struck central Gaza killing four people and destroying medical storage warehouses.
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine
Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.
Trump weighing new strikes on Iran: White House
There were no US strikes on Iran overnight, but Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had struck another two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US hails Gaza Strip deal as Hamas, Israel see hurdles
Hamas says it is ready to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement but it would require Israel implementing the first phase of a deal.
No agreement on Ukraine making Patriot missiles: Trump
US President Donald Trump has struck a cautious tone on the possible granting of licences to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.
Hamas ties disarming to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas will accept a disarmament deal announced by Donald Trump but says it depends on Israel withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and meeting other commitments.