Houthis order shipping ban, missiles hit ship off Yemen
Houthi rebels in Yemen say ships linked to Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom are banned from surrounding seas.
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Russia ‘to push further’ in Ukraine as Avdiivka falls
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces should develop their success on the battlefield in Ukraine following the fall of Avdiivka.
Second Gaza hospital evacuation completed amid fighting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country will not pay any price for the return of hostages being held by militants.
US pushes for UN to support temporary Gaza ceasefire
Until now, Washington has been averse to the word ceasefire in any United Nations action on the Israel-Hamas war.
PNG leader vows tough response after dozens massacred
An eruption of tribal violence in PNG that resulted in dozens being killed has prompted Prime Minister James Marape to bestow additional powers on the army.
After retreat, Ukraine digs in to repel Russian attacks
Moscow says Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka was rushed and chaotic with some soldiers and weapons left behind.
Russia’s Medvedev again threatens nuclear war
Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has warned the West of nuclear war if Russia is pushed to its 1991 borders.
Israel outraged as Lula likens Gaza war to Holocaust
Israel plans to summon Brazil's ambassador for reprimand, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the remarks.
Gaza’s second-largest hospital knocked out of service
Gaza's Nasser Hospital still shelters scores of patients but there is no power and not enough staff to treat them all, health officials say.
Dozens of people massacred in PNG tribal violence
PNG police say a highlands tribe, their allies and mercenaries were on their way to attack a neighbouring tribe when they were ambushed, with dozens killed.
Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza
Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.
Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
Israel bombards Gaza, largest hospital under siege
Areas of southern Israel have been tense since Hamas attacked there on October 7, and the IDF has continued to pound the Gaza strip since.
France to send up to $5b in military aid to Ukraine
The aid package follows a similar pledge to Ukraine made by Germany on Friday.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka amid ammo shortage
The withdrawal opens up an opportunity for Russian troops to make a major advancement in the eastern region.
Israel makes arrests at Khan Younis hospital
Israeli forces have made arrests at a hospital in Khan Younis, which Hamas denies its militants use for cover.
Zelensky pushes for more US and European help
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Russia claims Avdiivka, Ukraine troops dug in at plant
The fall of Avdiivka comes almost two years to the day since Russian President Vladimir Putin triggered a full-scale war by ordering the invasion of Ukraine.
Hezbollah strikes Israel in reprisal for deadly day
After Israeli strikes killed 10 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has retaliated firing rockets into northern Israel.
Putin pushes for children, says ethnic survival at risk
After suffering heavy casualties in the Ukraine war Russians must have at least two children if the nation is to survive, says President Vladimir Putin.
Airstrikes kill three, injure 13 in eastern Ukraine
A child and two adult civilians were killed in missile attacks on a town in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, officials say.
Ukraine says it destroyed Russian ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military says it has destroyed a Russian Navy landing ship off Crimea in the Black Sea.
Stalled truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah
Israel has been warned an army offensive on Rafah would jeopardise the humanitarian situation there, after talks aimed at reaching a truce stalled.
Israel under pressure to have mercy on last Gaza refuge
Pressure mounting on Israel to halt their march on Rafah where more than a million Gazans are seeking refuge, to avoid "an unfathomable catastrophe".
Five killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia
Five people have died, including a child, and 18 people have been injured in a missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod, the regional governor says.
Israel warned over Rafah as aid misinformation revealed
Australia is warning Israel against a ground invasion of a highly populated area in Gaza as officials revealed misinformation against a Palestinian aid agency.
Hezbollah says Israel will ‘pay price’ after deadly day
Hezbollah has vowed revenge for the killing of 10 civilians, including five children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Ukraine chiefs inform Western generals of Kyiv’s plans
Ukraine's defence minister and armed forces commander have met with NATO to discuss their need for more electronic warfare equipment to combat Russian drones.