‘Time is now’ for ceasefire: Blinken to Israeli leaders
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is urging a ceasefire as he meets with Israeli leaders in his push to bring a pause in the nearly seven months of war.
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At least 20 killed in Israeli strike on Rafah: medics
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, medics say, as ceasefire talks are set to recommence in Cairo.
Ukraine troops pull back as eastern front worsens
Ukrainian troops have pulled back from areas on the eastern front after Russia has enjoyed "certain tactical successes", Ukraine's top commander says.
Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah ‘with or without a deal’
The United States is stepping up pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging Hamas to accept a new deal.
Russia missile kills four in Ukraine’s Odesa: officials
A regional governor says a Russian missile attack has killed four people in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa.
Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from front lines
Two US officials say Ukraine has sidelined US-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia.
Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russia should step up military exercises in Asia as the US seeks to extend its influence with AUKUS and the Quad.
Digger’s souvenir reunited with ‘world’s rarest tank’
The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.
Hamas has received Israel’s ceasefire proposal response
"Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal (of a ceasefire)," the group says.
Russian missiles pound embattled Ukrainian power grid
Russian missiles have pounded multiple Ukrainian power plants in an escalating campaign on the country's embattled energy grid.
Yemeni Houthi rebels say they downed US Reaper drone
Houthi rebels say a US military Reaper drone, thought to cost about $A46 million apiece, has been shot down in Yemen.
Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Hamas delegates to visit Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Foreign Minister Israel Katz says the release of hostages is Israel's priority - and an incursion into Rafah could be suspended if there is a deal to free them.
Ukraine says forces holding on in eastern village
Ukraine's army says the situation in the eastern village of Ocheretyne is "under control" amid an offensive by Russian forces.
Gaza protests target White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians in Washington amid protests over the Gaza war.
‘At least 13 Palestinians killed’ in strikes on Rafah
With ceasefire talks set to recommence, Israeli air strikes on three houses in the Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 13 people, according to medics.
Israeli Gaza strike kills Belgian aid worker: minister
Israeli warplanes had hammered the Gaza Strip's north while its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah has reportedly killed an aid worker.
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.
Truce crumbles in Sudanese army’s last Darfur holdout
The fight for the last major Sudanese city not under paramilitary control threatens to cross the border with Chad, residents, aid agencies and analysts say.
Heavy shelling as Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza ramps up, it has warned civilians in the north to evacuate as it prepares to use "extreme force" there.
Albanese completes historic Kokoda Trail trek
Anthony Albanese has completed his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead-up to Anzac Day commemorations.
UK on ‘war footing’, gives Ukraine $A1b in military aid
The UK's prime minister says it is time to "re-arm", announcing defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent of GDP and promising Ukraine $A1b military aid.
Israel poised to move on Gazan city of Rafah
Massive air strikes have ended weeks of relative calm in Gaza, while Israel says it's "moving ahead" with plans for a ground assault on Rafah.
US quietly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine
US officials say Ukraine was secretly provided with long-range ballistic missiles by the United States.
Following ‘footsteps of giants’: PM embarks on Kokoda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to make history and walk sections of the Kokoda Track with Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape.
Eastern Ukraine town under attack, Kharkiv TV tower hit
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with the second largest city of Kharkiv's television tower felled and 25,000 soldiers storming another eastern town.
Russia claims second gain in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine's east, officials say, the second settlement claimed by Russia in as many days.
Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, potentially setting the stage for more top security brass to accept blame over Hamas' October attack.
Israel strikes north Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks
Israel has renewed shelling and bombing of northern Gaza almost four months after its army announced it was drawing down its troops there.
Global tensions, China slowdown casts budget shadow
The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.
US facing Vietnam-style humiliation in Ukraine: Russia
Washington's latest funding package for Kyiv shows the US is wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, Moscow says.