Violence flares in West Bank as Gaza fighting continues
Deadly clashes have occurred in the West Bank as Israeli strikes hit the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
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Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli drone attack
A drone attack appears to have targeted an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones
Iran's foreign minister has downplayed a drone attack in Iran, saying the incident is being investigated and there is so far no proven link to Israel.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Russian fuel depot and several power substations, Russia's defence ministry has confirmed.
Israeli tanks push back in Gaza’s north, jets hit Rafah
Residents of the northern Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have pushed into the area for the first time in weeks.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".
Zelenskiy signs draft law to reinforce Ukraine troops
More than two years into the war, Ukraine says Russian forces are outnumbering its own by up to 10 times.
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after Israel attack
European Union leaders have agreed on new sanctions targeting Iran for its direct attack on Israel.
Zelenskiy begs for air defence aid as 17 die in strikes
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in strikes on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv as the nation's president continues to call for aid.
UN Security Council to vote on Palestine UN membership
The 15-member United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on a Palestinian request for full membership of the world body.
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: Report
Israeli missiles have reportedly hit a site in Iran, with flights diverted over Iranian airspace.
Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has joined the G7 meeting of foreign ministers, asking for more air defence systems after military aid to Kyiv slowed.
US blocks Palestinian bid for full UN membership
The US has vetoed a widely supported United Nations draft resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine.
US, Israel hold talks on plans for Rafah offensive
Talks have been held between US and Israeli delegates about the situation in Rafah and any plans for a possible offensive by Israel in the Gazan city.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs same support as Israel
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs the sort of allied support from Russian attacks that Israel received when Iran attacked.
United States won’t help Israel retaliate against Iran
Israel says it has made plans for offensive and defensive action in response to Iran's bombardment, but Iran says any retaliation would escalate hostilities.
US to announce $A150m extra aid for Sudan
A year after war broke out in Sudan, killing thousands and displacing millions, the US will announce an additional $A154m in aid as it issues a plea for peace.
Israel calls on Australia to impose ‘extreme measures’
Australia is being urged, alongside the wider international community, to impose "extreme measures" on Iran in the wake of its attack on Israel.
Israeli military vows response to Iran attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours to weigh a response to Iran's missile and drone attack.
US says Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal
The Israeli army has called on Palestinians not to return to the northern part of the Gaza Strip as the United States says Hamas remains the barrier to a truce.
Zelenskiy, commanders consider action on Ukraine front
Ukraine President Voldoymyr Zelenskiy has issued a fresh plea for air defences to protect against Russian strikes on cities and infrastructure.
Russian armoured assaults ramp up pressure on Ukraine
A Ukrainian military chief says Kyiv needs a technological advantage over Russia in sophisticated weapons to allow it "to seize the strategic initiative".
Protests loom as Australian aid worker shot at in Gaza
Pro-Palestine rallies are set to be held across the nation as it emerged another Australian aid worker has been shot at in Gaza.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Hamas vows to ‘break’ Israel
A senior member of Hamas says the militant group's six-month-old battle with Israel will "break the enemy soon".
‘Ukraine shelling kills 10’ in Russian-controlled town
An attack on the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Tokmak has killed 10 people, including three children, local officials say.
Iran warns Israel against retaliation for air strikes
Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as Israel vows victory over Iran following Tehran's retaliatory drone and missile strike.
Israel govt opponents rally amid deadlock on hostages
Opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have rallied in Israel amid a deadlock in diplomatic efforts to retrieve hostages held by Hamas.
PM decries Iran attack as ‘grave threat’ to Middle East
As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.
IAEA decries ‘dangerous’ Ukraine nuclear plant attacks
The situation at the Russian-occupied Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia is getting more dangerous, the United Nations nuclear watchdog says.