Myanmar quake toll passes 3000 as disease risk rises
As the death toll from Myanmar's earthquake surpasses 3000, the devastated country faces a possible new crisis from diseases brought on by hot and wet weather.
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New Israeli corridor to divide Gaza Strip: Netanyahu
Israel plans to establish another security corridor that divides the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Russia, Ukraine trade blame on energy truce breaches
Russian and Ukrainian forces have accused each other of attacks on energy facilities, providing the United States with reports of alleged violations.
Russia can’t yet accept US proposals on Ukraine
Moscow and Washington have so far been unable to bridge differences on Ukraine, which Russian President Vladimir Putin raised more than two weeks ago.
Israel to capture swathes of Gaza as operation widens
Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is expanding to seize "large areas", the defence minister says, accompanied by mass evacuations in the enclave.
Palestinian medics’ bodies recovered from grave in Gaza
The bodies of eight Red Crescent medics and other Palestinian rescue workers had been "discarded in shallow graves - a profound violation of human dignity".
Kremlin seeks peace after Trump says he’s ‘pissed off’
US President Donald Trump said he was "pissed off" with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but that a peace deal was progressing.
Residents of Rafah in Gaza ordered to evacuate again
Residents of Rafah in the Gaza Strip have been told to evacuate, signalling Israel's military could be preparing for another major ground offensive.
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Toll from devastating Myanmar earthquake climbs
Bodies are still being pulled from the rubble days after a massive earthquake in Myanmar as rescue workers desperately search for survivors.
Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal
Finland has urged Donald Trump to set a deadline for establishing a Ukraine ceasefire, as the US President threatens Moscow with secondary oil tariffs.
Trump threatens tariffs if Moscow blocks Ukraine deal
"If Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine ... I am going to put secondary tariffs on oil," Donald trump says.
Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal
There are fresh hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas accepted a proposal from mediators that includes the release of five Israeli hostages each week.
Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks.
Zelenskiy wary of US deal, says aid wasn’t loan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it is too early to pass judgement on a revised minerals deal proposed by the US.
Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce
Israel issued an evacuation order before striking a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, its first since last November's truce with Lebanon.
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities have accused detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer of "laundering assets derived from a criminal act".
Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report
A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says
European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university
Police have used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons on anti-government protesters in Turkey's capital, potentially reigniting tensions.
UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested
South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.
Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip
Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests.
Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances
Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.
Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent
Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in Gaza against the war with Israel, chanting "Hamas out" in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has accused protesters of "terrorising" the public as 1133 people were detained during five days of demonstrations.
Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote
Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire
The UN is removing about a third of its international staffers working in Gaza, due to the increased danger since Israel resumed its military campaign.