Israeli airstrikes kill at least 31 people in Gaza
Hopes of a ceasefire are dwindling as Israel continues its bombardment of the Gaza Strip in an attempt to stop Hamas regrouping, they say.
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Russian drone attack sparks park fire in Ukraine’s Kyiv
Russia's assault on Ukraine continues, with Moscow sending close to 100 drones across the border.
Israeli strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians in Gaza
Israel has launched more deadly strikes in Gaza's north, while the UN condemned its termination of its agreement with the main agency providing aid in Gaza.
Middle East terror not translating to Australia attacks
Fears of flow on attacks after Hamas' assault on Israel haven't been realised with Australia's spy chief saying no terror plots were linked to the war in Gaza.
Ukraine open to Qatari-backed energy security talks
A Ukrainian presidential official says his government is open to other countries negotiating with Russia in a bid to reach a deal on energy security.
NATO confirms North Korea sent troops to join Russia
NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine and some have been deployed in Russia's Kursk region.
Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills 60, officials say
Dozens of people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter in northern Gaza, officials say, while Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced a new leader.
Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA
Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
Sixty killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon: reports
At least 60 people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned
Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.
Fast-advancing Russia takes two Ukraine towns
With reports North Korean servicemen are heading to the frontline, Russia is still attacking at pace, taking two more Ukraine towns.
Israeli strike kills at least 93 in north Gaza building
At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.
Warning Israel’s aid agency ban could be ‘catastrophic’
Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.
North Korean troops coming to Ukraine soon: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims that Russia might deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend.
Israel hits back at Iran with military target strikes
The Middle East has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1.
Russian forces advance toward strategic city
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia as enemy forces close in on the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say
Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.
More than 120 dead in Sudan paramilitary group rampage
Sudan's notorious Rapid Support Forces have run rampage through villages in east-central Sudan, looting, shooting at and sexually attacking women and girls.
Russia air attacks pound Kharkiv, injure several people
The Ukrainian northeastern region of Kharkiv has been bombarded by Russian attacks overnight that injured several people, Ukrainian military officials say.
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce, hostage exchange
As the death toll from Israeli military strikes on Gaza continue to rise, Eqypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire and hostage/prisoner exchange.
Bolivia’s ex president’s car shot at as tensions flare
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says the current government is to blame for a shooting attack on the car in which he was traveling.
Israeli strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon
Journalists have been killed by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there is urgency for a diplomatic resolution.
Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
President Vladimir Putin has not denied claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.
Mystery of downed airplane in Sudan deepens
A Russian passport and an ID linked to a UAE-based company were found among the wreckage of a mystery plane that was downed above Darfur in Sudan.
Modi tells Putin that India wants peace in Ukraine
While praising their "strong friendship" with Russia on the eve of the BRICS summit, India has made it clear it wants to see an end to the war in Ukraine.
US calls for a measured Israeli response to Iran attack
Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage should not lead to greater escalation, says the US secretary of state as he pushes for an end to the conflict.
Ukraine could be battleground for North and South Korea
South Korea warns it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia.
Attackers kill five, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site
Government officials have described an attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries' headquarters as an act of terrorism.
US pushes for peace as Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire
As the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes the current administration's final push for peace in the Middle East, Israel continues to bombard Lebanon.
US confirms NKorea troops in Russia, maybe for Ukraine
The US says it has seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia with reports they are the first of a 10,000-strong force being sent to help fight in Ukraine.
Claims a cargo jet shot down in Sudan’s Darfur region
Russia says it is investigating claims a cargo jet has been shot down by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur.