Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit in June
The Swiss government says it will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day.
unrest, conflicts and war
Ukraine signs Finland deal, warns of Russia troop plans
Finland and Ukraine have signed a 10-year deal to commit to long-term security co-operation.
Israel targeted my workers ‘systematically’: aid boss
The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in Israeli strikes have been transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt.
Killed aid worker’s family backs war crimes probe
The family of an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza are backing a war crimes investigation, as the government slams claims her death was a product of war.
Russian, Ukrainian drone attacks kill several: reports
Ukrainian officials say four people have been killed in Russian attacks while authorities in Russian-controlled areas say Ukrainian strikes killed six people.
Russian oil refinery hit in Ukrainian drone strike
Ukraine has launched one of its deepest drone attacks in Russian territory, striking its third-largest oil refinery in an industrial region near Moscow.
Israel says Israeli strike unintentionally hit aid team
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is responsible for a "tragic" and unintentional strike on aid workers, including an Australian, in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine lowers army draft age, hits deeper into Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces are answering Russian strikes with "longer-range responses".
Iran vows revenge on Israel after Syria embassy attack
Iran has vowed revenge after a suspected Israeli air strike levelled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
US ‘deeply troubled’ as Israeli strike kills aid team
An Australian from a non-governmental organisation has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza as the US calls the attack "deeply troubling".
Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza’s largest hospital
Israeli forces have pulled out of Gaza's main hospital after a two-week raid, hailing the operation as a success while residents report widespread destruction.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.
ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast
An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.
New guided bomb may have been used in attack: Ukraine
At least one person has been killed in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia might have used a new type of guided bomb.
ICJ orders Israel to allow food aid into Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine says Russian drones, missiles hit power plants
Power plants have been hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, Ukraine's grid operator says after the nation asked allies for more air defences.
Israel kills dozens in air strikes across Gaza
As more Palestinians perish in Israeli aerial and ground attacks in Gaza, an increasing number are at risk of dying of starvation.
Zelenskiy says US aid block will force Ukraine retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his army will be forced to retreat without the aid of US weapons and defence systems.
ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
Second food shipment for Gaza Strip leaves Cyprus port
A ship with food aid is heading towards the Gaza Strip after leaving Cyprus while Egypt, Jordan and France highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire.
Zelenskiy fires more aides in Ukraine reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pressed on with changes to officials close to him.
Australian, UN observers injured in Lebanon blast
Three United Nations observers - an Australian, Norwegian and Chilean - have been injured after a shell exploded near them in Lebanon's south.
Israel ‘hits militants’ at hospital, PM to have surgery
Israel's army says it has carried out an air strike against a command centre operated by Islamic Jihad in the courtyard of al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine urges endurance, Russia targets infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Ukrainians to defend themselves against Russian aggression after an attack by the Russian air force.
Syria’s Iran consulate leveled in possible Israel hit
A suspected Israeli air strike has leveled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus killing at least six people.
Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fears of ground assault
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israeli air strikes have killed several people in Rafah and near Gaza City.
Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow
A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.
UN agencies press Israel to let food into north Gaza
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency says Israel has told it that it will no longer approve its food convoys to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Zelenskiy replaces top Ukraine security official
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the secretary of the National Security and Defence Council.
‘Dozens killed’ in Gaza attacks and hospitals besieged
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there is a growing international consensus around telling Israel a ceasefire is needed in Gaza.
Fire at Russian power plant after Ukraine drone attack
Russian authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at the Novocherkassk power plant in Rostov.