Hamas has received Israel’s ceasefire proposal response
"Hamas has received today the official response of the Zionist occupation to the proposal (of a ceasefire)," the group says.
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Russian missiles pound embattled Ukrainian power grid
Russian missiles have pounded multiple Ukrainian power plants in an escalating campaign on the country's embattled energy grid.
Yemeni Houthi rebels say they downed US Reaper drone
Houthi rebels say a US military Reaper drone, thought to cost about $A46 million apiece, has been shot down in Yemen.
Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Hamas delegates to visit Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
Foreign Minister Israel Katz says the release of hostages is Israel's priority - and an incursion into Rafah could be suspended if there is a deal to free them.
Ukraine says forces holding on in eastern village
Ukraine's army says the situation in the eastern village of Ocheretyne is "under control" amid an offensive by Russian forces.
Gaza protests target White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians in Washington amid protests over the Gaza war.
‘At least 13 Palestinians killed’ in strikes on Rafah
With ceasefire talks set to recommence, Israeli air strikes on three houses in the Gaza city of Rafah have killed at least 13 people, according to medics.
Israeli Gaza strike kills Belgian aid worker: minister
Israeli warplanes had hammered the Gaza Strip's north while its bombardment of the southern city of Rafah has reportedly killed an aid worker.
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.
Truce crumbles in Sudanese army’s last Darfur holdout
The fight for the last major Sudanese city not under paramilitary control threatens to cross the border with Chad, residents, aid agencies and analysts say.
Heavy shelling as Israel intensifies strikes in Gaza
As Israel's bombardment of Gaza ramps up, it has warned civilians in the north to evacuate as it prepares to use "extreme force" there.
Albanese completes historic Kokoda Trail trek
Anthony Albanese has completed his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead-up to Anzac Day commemorations.
UK on ‘war footing’, gives Ukraine $A1b in military aid
The UK's prime minister says it is time to "re-arm", announcing defence spending will increase to 2.5 per cent of GDP and promising Ukraine $A1b military aid.
Israel poised to move on Gazan city of Rafah
Massive air strikes have ended weeks of relative calm in Gaza, while Israel says it's "moving ahead" with plans for a ground assault on Rafah.
US quietly shipped long-range missiles to Ukraine
US officials say Ukraine was secretly provided with long-range ballistic missiles by the United States.
Following ‘footsteps of giants’: PM embarks on Kokoda
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to make history and walk sections of the Kokoda Track with Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape.
Eastern Ukraine town under attack, Kharkiv TV tower hit
Russian attacks on Ukraine continue, with the second largest city of Kharkiv's television tower felled and 25,000 soldiers storming another eastern town.
Russia claims second gain in Ukraine’s Donetsk region
Russian forces have taken control of a village in Ukraine's east, officials say, the second settlement claimed by Russia in as many days.
Israeli intelligence chief resigns over Oct 7 attack
The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned, potentially setting the stage for more top security brass to accept blame over Hamas' October attack.
Israel strikes north Gaza in heaviest shelling in weeks
Israel has renewed shelling and bombing of northern Gaza almost four months after its army announced it was drawing down its troops there.
Global tensions, China slowdown casts budget shadow
The threat of escalating conflict in the Middle East has cast further uncertainty over Australia's pre-budget economic outlook, the treasurer has warned.
US facing Vietnam-style humiliation in Ukraine: Russia
Washington's latest funding package for Kyiv shows the US is wading deeper into a hybrid war with Russia in Ukraine, Moscow says.
Violence flares in West Bank as Gaza fighting continues
Deadly clashes have occurred in the West Bank as Israeli strikes hit the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
Iran’s foreign minister downplays Israeli drone attack
A drone attack appears to have targeted an Iranian Air Force base near the city of Isfahan, deep inside the country, but without striking any strategic sites
Israel attacks Iran, drones reported over Isfahan
Iran has shot down drones over the city of Isfahan, state media says, after Israel launched an attack that has raised fears of a wider Middle Eastern conflict.
Iran signals no further retaliation for Israel attack
Tehran has played down a reported attack by Israel on Iranian soil and indicated it doesn't plan to retaliate amid fears of a wider Middle Eastern war.
Iran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones
Iran's foreign minister has downplayed a drone attack in Iran, saying the incident is being investigated and there is so far no proven link to Israel.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian fuel depot, substations
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack on a Russian fuel depot and several power substations, Russia's defence ministry has confirmed.
Israeli tanks push back in Gaza’s north, jets hit Rafah
Residents of the northern Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have pushed into the area for the first time in weeks.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".