Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.
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Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine
"Famine is unfolding before our eyes," and urgent action is needed in the Gaza Strip, the foreign ministers of 24 countries say.
Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks
Israel's bombardment of Gaza City continues, while a senior Hamas leader is expected in Cairo for talks to revive deadlocked ceasefire talks.
EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe’s security
Worried about President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, the EU is reaffirming its support for Ukraine and urging the US to defend its interests.
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Israel’s Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act
Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.
‘I’m not going to make a deal’ on Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away
There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.
N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills
North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.
Ukraine’s drone attack kills three, targets Moscow
Ukraine has launched deadly drone strikes into Russia, killing three people and injuring four others in regions surrounding Moscow.
Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City have intensified, just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed more details of a new offensive in the enclave.
‘World cannot wait’: Australia to recognise Palestine
Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
PM brushes off push for Israel sanctions as a ‘slogan’
Australia has downplayed US criticism of international efforts to recognise Palestine as Anthony Albanese criticises Israel's plan to expand its Gaza offensive.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.
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‘Human catastrophe’: PM condemns Israel’s plan for Gaza
Australia and western allies are urging Israel to abandon plans to re-invade and take total control of Gaza City, warning it will breach international law.
US announces peace deal between Azerbaijan, Armenia
A peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia - assuming it holds - would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump administration.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.
Israel faces backlash over Gaza war escalation plan
The United Nations Security Council will have an emergency meeting on Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza.
‘Red line’ warning against Israel’s Gaza takeover plan
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is warning Israel not to go down the path of taking over Gaza, which she says will worsen the humanitarian catastrophe there.
Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for a peace deal with the potential to end decades of conflict.
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon
Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.
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Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.
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Activists arrested as students strike for Palestine
Pro-Palestine protesters have been arrested as students took to the streets and blocked a major city intersection to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
At least 20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns
At least 20 people have died after a truck carrying humanitarian aid overturned in the Gaza Strip.
Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline
On the eve of Vladimir Putin's ceasefire ultimatum deadline, Ukraine and US leaders have spoken about a drone deal and efforts to end the war.
Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine
Australia is working with other nations in favour of recognising the state of Palestine, as the federal government acknowledges the issue is urgent.
Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march
More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.
Israeli cabinet may order complete takeover of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek cabinet backing for a plan to fully occupy the Gaza Strip according to media reports.
At least 68 dead, 74 missing as boat sinks off Yemen
At least 68 migrants have died after a boat sank off Yemen's coast with dozens still unaccounted for, officials say.
Protesters seize momentum after huge Gaza bridge march
Big crowds at pro-Palestine rallies including on Sydney Harbour Bridge are no surprise to the prime minister, who says Australians want to show their concern.