Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects Iran reply
President Donald Trump has dismissed as "garbage" Iran's position in peace talks, as Washington and Tehran are again at an impasse over how to end their war.
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Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’, says Trump
Tehran is trying to reassert its control over the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump slammed their latest peace proposal as "garbage".
Russia targets Ukraine civilians after ceasefire ends
At the end of a three-day ceasefire Russia has launched hundreds of drones overnight, hitting civilian sites in Ukraine and damaging homes and infrastructure.
Trump insists no need for Xi’s help on Iran war
US and Iranian demands to end the war remain far apart, but President Donald Trump has played down the role China could have in resolving the conflict.
Russia pounds Ukraine’s capital in massive air attack
Russia has pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a massive aerial attack, killing at least one person and wounding dozens more.
Palestinian shot climbing West Bank barrier into Israel
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem.
Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump
China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.
Oil jumps as Trump dismisses Iran’s reply to peace plan
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to a US plan as "totally unacceptable", causing oil prices to surge as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for fighting amid truce
Moscow and Kyiv have accused each other of disregarding US President Donald Trump's request to stop their attacks as their three-day ceasefire comes to an end.
Ukraine, Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire
Despite a three-day cessation in hostilities, attacks in the Ukraine war continue with both sides accusing each other of breaking the ceasefire.
‘Forgotten dreams’: Aussie artist dazzles at Venice
After much fanfare and controversy, crowds are marvelling at Khaled Sabsabi's work in Venice as he brings western Sydney's diversity to life on a world stage.
Ukraine drone attack after Russia shunned truce offer
Russia has reported a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks amid uncertainty over the warring neighbours' rival ceasefires.
Ukraine hits Russian warship as negotiator visits US
Ukraine's army says it has struck a Russian warship in the Caspian Sea as its negotiator Rustem Umerov visited the United States for talks.
Trump insists truce still holds after US-Iran flare-up
President Donald Trump has played down an exchange of fire between Iran and the US, while Tehran accuses the US of breaching their ceasefire.
First ‘ISIS bride’ fails in court bid for freedom
One of the so-called "ISIS brides" who arrived from the Middle East has been denied bail on terrorism charges while two more wait to know their fate.
Pope and Rubio commit to stronger ties, Vatican says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pope Leo XIV have discussed "topics of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere," a US readout of the talks says.
Israel kills son of top Hamas peace talks negotiator
Hamas' exiled Gazan chief Khalil al-Hayya has lost his fourth son in the latest round of attacks by Israel in the Gaza Strip.
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating truce
Ukraine has targeted Moscow with drones during a short ceasefire, Russia says, while Kyiv accuses Russia of breaking its own truce by striking Ukraine.
Trump hopes for extension to Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, and President Donald Trump would like to see "a big extension".
More clashes as US-Iran talks appear to stall
Iran says it is still weighing its response to the US peace proposal, but none was reported by mid-afternoon in Washington, just before midnight in Tehran.
Australian Jews detail ‘unfair’ backlash linked to Gaza
The chance to share their experiences of bullying, harassment and fear in the face of anti-Semitism has been years in the making for many Jewish Australians.
Israel deports two detained over Gaza-bound flotilla
Israel has deported two activists detained under suspicion of having links to a terrorist organisation, after their Gaza Strip-bound flotilla was intercepted.
Putin floats idea of peace talks – but only in Moscow
Vladimir Putin has indicated the Ukraine war will likely come to an end soon, but says "anyone who wants to meet me has to come to Moscow".
US waits for Iran reply, Qatari tanker heads for strait
A Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker is sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz amid a state of relative calm in the waterway off Iran.
Iran says it has sent response to US peace proposal
Iranian media reports say the government has sent its response to a US ceasefire proposal to mediators and wants talks to focus on permanently ending the war.
US mediators on Ukraine war expected in Russia: Kremlin
A Kremlin advisor says US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to visit Moscow soon to discuss the Ukraine war.
Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza Strip, medics say
An Israeli air strike has killed the head of the police force in Khan Younis and his aide, according to the Gaza Strip's Hamas-run interior ministry.
Freedom bid delay for ‘ISIS brides’ on slavery charges
An Islamic State-linked duo, charged with crimes against humanity after returning to Australia, will remain locked up after postponing their bid for bail.
Trump says Iran’s response to US proposal unacceptable
Oil prices have surged higher after Donald Trump labelled Iran's response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war as "totally unacceptable".
Trump urges Iran to ‘get smart’ and sign a deal
Days of impasse over efforts to end the Iran war have spurred US President Donald Trump to make fresh demands on Tehran or face an extended blockade.
‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Trump signals prolonged blockade
President Donald Trump says the United States will continue its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until a nuclear deal is reached with Iran.