Putin continues defence ministry purge, employs niece
Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to sack four defence ministers and appoint a relative is a signal he wants to clear out wastage and corruption.
unrest, conflicts and war
Netanyahu disbands war cabinet after key partner bolted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold smaller consultations after disbanding his six-strong war cabinet.
Israel expects to get US arms, IDF ‘warned of attack’
A report by public broadcaster Kan says Israel's military intelligence warned of an attack two weeks before an assault by Hamas on October 7.
Sudan and UAE clash at United Nations over civil war
United Nations delegates from Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have sparred during a debate on the conflict in the African country.
People flee as Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah
Families have fled as Israeli forces moved further into the Gaza city of Rafah, while an Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains out of reach after eight months of war.
Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning
An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed 12 people waiting for convoys of aid trucks in the Gaza Strip's south while Hezbollah has warned of a wider war.
Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia
The human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine has been discussed by delegates on the second day of a major international summit in Switzerland.
Netanyahu denounces Israeli army’s Gaza tactical pauses
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a cabinet minister have criticised the idea of Israel's army taking part in a daily 11-hour humanitarian pause.
Ukraine summit statement backed by nearly 80 countries
The final declaration of a Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland has been approved by close to 80 of the 93 participating countries.
New Caledonia to reopen airport, shorten curfew
As deadly violence in New Caledonia continues to ebb, the French Pacific territory is shortening its overnight curfew and reopening its international airport.
Biden says no Gaza ceasefire deal soon
US President Joe Biden says he does not see a ceasefire deal for Gaza being struck between Israel and Hamas anytime soon.
World leaders’ meet on Ukraine fails to isolate Russia
China's no-show at a summit where world leaders will discuss how to end the war in Ukraine is a blow to Kyiv's bid to isolate Moscow.
Kyiv rejects Putin’s offer of peace for more land
Kyiv has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's "absurd" offer of peace, which is contingent on Ukraine giving up four contested territories.
US to give Sudan a further $A477m in humanitarian aid
The US has promised a further $A477m in humanitarian funds to Sudan and called on the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to stop blocking aid.
Ship ablaze after attack by Yemeni Houthis: report
A Palau-flagged cargo ship is on fire and sinking, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations says after an apparent attack by Houthi rebels.
Eight Israeli soldiers killed amid fighting in Rafah
The Israeli military says eight of its soldiers have been killed in a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally
Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.
G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine
G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city
Sudan's paramilitary group must immediately end its "brutal and unjust" siege of al-Fashir in the North Darfur region, the UN Security Council says.
US says Hamas seeks changes to Gaza ceasefire plan
A Hamas official denies US claims it has put forward new ideas to a proposed ceasefire deal between the militant group and Israel.
WHO says mass starvation in Sudan a ‘very real risk’
The World Health Organisation has warned there is a real risk of mass starvation in parts of Sudan as conflict prevents access to medicine.
Ukraine eyes US security deal, Zelenskiy visits Jeddah
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Saudi Arabia for talks amid reports the US will sign a security deal with Ukraine at the G7.
Macron suspends voting reforms in New Caledonia
Plans for voting reforms in New Caledonia which sparked unrest have been suspended, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
Ukraine seeks help to shield, rebuild shattered cities
A Germany conference has rallied support for Ukraine as the US ends a ban on providing weapons to a military unit set up by Ukrainian ultranationalists in 2014.
PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid
The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.
Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes
Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.
Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.
Blinken arrives in Egypt, US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Egypt's president ahead of a scheduled trip to Israel as he pushes for a ceasefire deal.