No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker
Israel is launching criminal investigations into two attacks by its troops in Gaza, but not for one that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
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UAE suspends trade with Iran after renewed missile fire
Iran has denied the United Arab Emirates' claim that it fired ballistic missiles into the Persian Gulf, strikes that prompted the UAE to halt trade with Tehran.
Zelenskiy’s office probed as ex-minister demands vote
A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his ousted defence minister for wartime elections.
Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks
Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.
Israel kills six in Gaza after Kushner- Netanyahu talks
Israel's military has killed six Palestinians and wounded at least 14 others in an air strike targeting a crowded cafe near the Gaza City port.
Trump says no US talks are taking place with Iran
President Donald Trump says there are no ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, adding that none are scheduled .
Drone kills one at Zaporizhzhia bus stop: IAEA
A drone attack has reportedly killed one person near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine that is under the control of Russian forces.
Ukraine aims one of its biggest drone blitzes at Moscow
Ukraine has launched almost 800 drones on Moscow just two days after a similar barrage, while a Russian strike on a Ukrainian village has killed 10 people.
Russia threatens UK over drone use in Ukraine strikes
Russia says the United Kingdom will face "consequences for which it will have to answer", after it emerged Ukraine used drones made by two British companies.
Kushner talks yield demilitarisation progress: Israel
An Israeli official says Hamas will be required to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip in a process to be overseen by US general.
Iran says it will escalate if US does not honour deal
A senior official says Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond if the United States fails to implement an interim peace deal fully soon.
Iran advances bill to curb ‘hostile’ media interactions
Under a proposed bill in Iran, interviews or participation in discussions with "hostile" media would be punishable by six months to two years in prison.
EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia
The European Union hopes to ramp up sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.
Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu
US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.
Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack
A large-scale Ukrainian attack has struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
Iran defiant as Trump tells US to accept dearer petrol
The Strait of Hormuz stays closed until the US admits defeat, Iran says, while Donald Trump urges Americans to accept higher fuel prices as the war drags on.
Hormuz slows as US threatens economic pressure on Iran
The number of ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz lately is nowhere near the more than 130 a day that traversed it before the US-Iran war.
Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training
Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.
Russian official rejects Black Sea ceasefire proposal
Russia will not agree to a proposal to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea because it would give Ukraine time to rearm, a spokeswoman says.
‘As a friend’: Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs
US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.
‘Lies’: Iran, US clash over Strait of Hormuz claims
Iran says claims made by the United States regarding the normal passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are nothing more than "lies and falsehoods".
Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea region
A source says Ukraine has sent Russia an offer via a third party to establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea following strikes on vessels and ports.
Israel sends troops as settlers besiege West Bank homes
Israel's army has been deployed in a West Bank village where radical settlers have been besieging the homes of a Palestinian family for days, officials say.
Ukraine’s drones hit major refinery deep inside Russia
Ukraine has struck its fourth Russian refinery in three days, hitting a facility 1300km from the border as Kyiv continues it's long-range campaign.
Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs
A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.
Israel targets Hamas commander it says planned attacks
The Israeli military says it has launched an attack on a Hamas commander it says was planning attacks against Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip.
Iran ‘the bully of the Middle East no longer’: Trump
Donald Trump says the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, but the body Iran set up to manage the waterway says it remains blocked.
Ukraine hits grain terminals at Russia’s Black Sea port
Ukraine has hit Russia's Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, which could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future.
Ukraine’s blitz damages Russia’s Black Sea stronghold
Ukraine has blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a night-time operation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse
The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.
Ukraine says peace proposals handed to US negotiators
US negotiators have been handed proposals for a peace plan to end the Ukraine conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.