Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
unrest, conflicts and war
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
US, Britain carry out fresh missile strikes in Yemen
US and British forces have hit buried weapons storage facilities and missile systems and launchers in a fresh round of strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Zelenskiy visits front line amid speculation on general
Ukrainian officials say President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the army's forward positions near the frontline village of Robotyne.
Hamas hounds Israeli forces in main Gaza cities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a cabinet meeting that 17 of Hamas' 24 combat battalions have been dismantled.
EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine
EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.
Ukraine general sets out priorities amid job rumours
General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine needed to find new ways and capabilities to gain an advantage over Russia amid media reports of his dismissal.
Backs to wall, Gazans fear Israeli hit on last refuge
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are crammed against Gaza's southern border fear where they can flee next as Israeli forces advance in their war on Hamas.
Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel
Up to $75,000 is available to Australians harmed in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as the Australian and US foreign ministers hold talks.
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah suspends attacks on US troops
Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah says it has suspended moves against US troops as US President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to a drone attack.
Russia, Ukraine complete prisoner swap of 195 people
Russian and Ukrainian officials say a prisoner exchange has taken place that involved the swap of at least 195 people from each side.
Israel PM wants UNRWA end as UN calls it aid ‘backbone’
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA is "the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza" while Israeli officials want it replaced.
Israeli forces hit Gaza, Hamas studies ceasefire bid
As Hamas ponders the most serious potential ceasefire proposal in months, Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza.
Russia says it downed 11 drones over Crimea
Russia's state news agency, citing Moscow's defence ministry, says 11 drones were shot down over Crimea overnight.
Israeli undercover forces in deadly Jenin hospital raid
Armed Israeli forces disguised themselves women and medics when they stormed a West Bank hospital and "neutralised" militants they say were planning an attack.
Strikes on Russia hurt Putin’s war rhetoric
President Vladimir Putin's attempts to reassure Russians their lives have been untouched by the war are faltering as Ukrainian strikes increase.
US ‘not seeking war with Iran’ after Jordan attack
Officials across the Biden administration say they do not want the situation to escalate after a deadly drone attack in Jordan by Iran-backed militants.
Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid
International aid groups have called on Australia to reinstate funding to a UN organisation assisting Palestinian refugees after accusations of terror links.
Gaza aid pause slammed as ‘collective punishment’
Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.
Zelenskiy voices world war risk, seeks Western support
Any strike by Russia on a NATO country would be "the beginning of the Third World War", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned.
US troops killed in Jordan drone strike linked to Iran
President Joe Biden says the US "shall respond" after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group killed three American troops in Jordan and injured dozens more.
More Palestinians displaced amid battles in south Gaza
Israel's army says it has engaged in "intensive battles" with Palestinian militants in Khan Younis and found "large quantities of weapons".
UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid
The head of the UN has called on countries to continue funding UNRWA in Gaza while vowing to punish any staffers involved in the Hamas attack on Israel.
Tanker blaze extinguished after attack in Gulf of Aden
A fire on the tanker Marlin Luanda has been extinguished after the vessel was struck by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden, Trafigura says.
Russia, Ukraine argue over warning about PoW flight
Ukraine has rejected an assertion by a Russian MP that Ukrainian intelligence was warned about a Russian military transport plane carrying prisoners of war.
Israel braces for World Court ruling
UN judges will rule on South Africa's request for emergency measures against Israel over its war with Hamas in Gaza, while talks continue for a new ceasefire.
World Court says Israel must prevent genocide
The United Nations' top court has ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any acts of genocide in Gaza.
Putin says Ukraine shot down plane, possibly in error
President Vladimir Putin says a Russian military plane carrying 65 Ukrainian soldiers was shot down by Ukraine, likely using American or French missiles.
Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support
A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.
Moscow unleashes fresh wave of drone attacks on Ukraine
Russian parliamentary leader Vyacheslav Volodin has accused Western governments of supporting a policy of genocide in Ukraine.
Drone attack on US forces in Jordan kills three: Biden
US President Joe Biden says a drone attack in Jordan near the Syrian border has killed three US troops.