US leads Red Sea operation amid attacks trade fears
The United States says "Operation Prosperity Guardian" will defend against attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
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Ukraine to produce 1m drones next year: Zelenskiy
Over one million drones will be made in Ukraine in 2024, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as the country works to increase its domestic weapons production.
Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea
Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.
US announces mission to counter ship attacks in Red Sea
The US and a host of other nations are creating a force to protect ships in the Red Sea that have come under attack from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security
Australia will be represented at a virtual meeting hosted by the US to discuss security in the Red Sea and moves to prevent rebels attacking ships.
Israel pounds Gaza, Houthis vow more Red Sea attacks
As more vessels are attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, Israel has reiterated the war will not stop until all it's hostages are freed.
RSF enters Sudan aid hub city where many were displaced
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they have entered Wad Madani, a city southeast of Khartoum that had taken in many displaced people.
Ukraine general criticises firing of recruitment chiefs
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi has criticised President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's decision to fire regional military draft office heads in August.
Israel in fresh strikes on Gaza as UN nears vote on aid
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza, countering raised hopes of a new ceasefire deal and the opening of a border crossing for aid.
North Korea fires second ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korean and Japanese officials say North Korea has fired what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile, its second aggression in less than 12 hours.
Putin says Ukraine war will go on until there is a deal
President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces will continue operations in Ukraine until it is "de-militarised" and becomes a neutral country.
US stresses safety for Gaza civilians as Israel attacks
Israel's defence minister has predicted a drawn-out war with Hamas in Gaza, while a US envoy pushes for better ways to protect civilians.
Dozens killed in Israel airstrikes: Palestinian media
At least 14 people have died from air strikes that hit two houses on Old Gaza Street in Jabalia, according to the official Palestinian WAFA news agency.
RSF advances on Wad Madani as war in Sudan spreads
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have clashed with Sudan's army near the major city of Wad Madani.
Australia condemns settler violence in the West Bank
Australia is one of 14 nations condemning "record high" settler violence against Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank.
Russia, Ukraine exchange attacks after EU funds stall
Hours after Hungary vetoed a plan to send $A81b of EU money to Kyiv, both Russia and Ukraine launched dozens of attack drones at each other.
Netanyahu hints new hostage negotiations underway
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues, it is showing the first signs of coming to the negotiating table since the collapse of last month's truce.
Thousands flee, Sudan’s battle for Wad Madani heats up
Thousands of Sudanese are fleeing the city of Wad Madani, which many of them sort refuge in when fleeing Khartoum, as a new front of the war opens up.
Israel’s military chief takes blame for hostage deaths
The three Israeli hostages were declared to be "terrorists" when they were shot dead by their countrymen during intense fighting in Gaza.
N Korea fires ballistic missile, S Korea and Japan say
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
N Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korea's military says it has detected that North Korea has fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
Israel opens aid crossing to Gaza, steps up bombardment
Israel has opened the Kerem Shalom border crossing for aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, authorities say.
Zelenskiy describes goals for work on EU accession
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine is preparing a negotiating framework for Ukraine to join the European Union.
N Korea fires second ballistic missile, condemns US
South Korean and Japan officials say North Korea has fired what appears to be a long-range ballistic missile, its second aggression in less than 12 hours.
Israeli forces launch strikes across the Gaza strip
Israel has intensified its bombardment of Gaza, countering raised hopes of a new ceasefire deal, and the opening of a border crossing for aid.
Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza
The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East.
Gradual transition to new Gaza operation phase: Israel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has told Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant that Israeli forces could be "more precise" in their strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Houthi Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemeni Houthi rebels have prompted the United States and its allies to discuss a task force to protect routes in the area.
More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.
Israel strikes Gaza amid calls to reduce casualties
Israel says its bombardment and ground offensive in Gaza is aimed at annihilating Hamas, the group whose fighters stormed across the border on October 7.
Nordic countries promise Zelenskiy support for Ukraine
The leaders of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have vowed to support Ukraine "for as long as it takes".