Too early to say if drone in Romania was Russian: Putin
NATO has accused Russia of reckless behaviour after a drone hit an apartment block in Romania but Russian officials say it is not clear where it came from.
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Retailers under attack from weak demand, rising costs
Australia's retail sector faces a pincer attack as the war in the Middle East increases costs and pushes consumers to the brink.
Trump will ‘soon decide’ on Iran ceasefire extension
A two-hour meeting at the White House has failed to address whether Donald Trump had made a decision about extending the Iran ceasefire.
‘Reckless’: NATO slams Russian drone crash in Romania
NATO and European Union officials have condemned the crash of a Russian drone into a residential block of flats in the southeastern Romanian city of Galati.
Israel PM tasks army to take 70 per cent of Gaza Strip
Israel should expand its military control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Iran, US reach deal to extend ceasefire 60 days: report
US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Bail bid by terror-accused ‘ISIS bride’ to be with kids
A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.
Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks
Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral procession in Gaza, as Israel's military struck more sites.
‘Have to pay’: Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans for more strikes on Russia as he urged US President Donald Trump to help his nation with air defence systems.
US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal
US forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iranian military facility after downing several attack drones, according to American officials.
US kills one man in alleged drug boat strike in Pacific
The US has launched another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing one man and leaving two survivors.
Israel kills new Hamas armed wing chief in Gaza attack
Israel says an air strike on Gaza's Maghazi camp was a targeted strike on armed terrorists, killing Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief.
Iran says new US strikes violate ceasefire
Strikes on Iran's southern Hormozgan province represent a "gross violation" of a tenuous ceasefire in place for nearly seven weeks, Tehran says.
‘Different environment’ for police since Bondi attack
The deadly Bondi terror attack has changed the face of policing, with the NSW force now carrying long arm rifles in public in response to terrorism threats.
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group touches down in Australia
A second group of women and children linked to Islamic State has returned to Australia after years spent in a Syrian refugee camp.
Russia says it will hit Kyiv military sites over attack
Russian forces say they will launch a "series of systematic strikes" against Ukrainian army facilities in Kyiv and warn foreign citizens to leave the city.
Iran deal could drag on as US launches fresh strikes
Hopes for a quick end to the Iran war have been dashed after the US carried out 'self-defence' strikes on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.
Israeli strike kills girl, woman in Gaza Strip: medics
Witnesses say an attack by two Israeli helicopters has killed a woman and a six-year-old girl in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Forensic experts sift through drone hit dormitory
The final death toll from a drone attack on a teacher training college in the Russian-controlled Ukrainian Luhansk region stands at 21.
‘Absolute hell’: emotional return for flotilla group
A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.
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‘Likely’ Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.
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Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.
Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’
The US and Iran are reportedly close to signing a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened.
Russia hits Ukraine with hypersonic missile in attacks
Russia has confirmed the third use of its new intermediate-range Oreshnik ballistic missile to target Ukraine during a massive attack on Kyiv and nearby areas..
France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts
France has banned Israel's far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his unspeakable behaviour toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza.
Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal
A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a Russian oil terminal, as Kyiv continues to target energy facilities that help fund Moscow's four-year-old war.
Freed Gazan flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse
Global Sumud Flotilla activists have alleged beatings, abuse and sexual assault by Israeli authorities after their boats were intercepted.
Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran for talks
Pakistan's army chief has arrived in Iran in a renewed effort to mediate a peace deal to end the conflict.
Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have deliberately struck a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region.
Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise
Russia has commenced large-scale nuclear military exercises with Belarus, involving missile systems and submarines.