Israel pounds southern Beirut after US truce push
Israel's air force has struck Beirut's southern suburbs following a renewed bout of US-led diplomacy aimed at getting a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
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N.Korea says it tested latest intercontinental missile
North Korea's recent missile launch appears to be its longest test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Rocket fire from Lebanon kills seven in Israel
Seven people have been killed in rocket attacks on northern Israel in the deadliest cross-border strikes in Israel since it invaded Lebanon.
‘Up to 8000’ North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border
The United States expects North Korean troops in Russia to enter the fight against Ukraine in coming days.
N.Korea test long-range missile designed to threaten US
North Korea has launched its longest-ever intercontinental ballistic missile test in a muscle-flexing display just days before the US election.
NKorean troops in Russian uniforms head toward Ukraine
It looks increasingly likely that Russia is about to deploy North Korean troops in combat on the frontline, Washington says.
Nineteen dead as Israel strikes ancient city of Baalbek
Israeli strikes have killed 19 people around Lebanon's eastern city of Baalbek, officials say.
Gaza man with possible Hamas links loses fight for visa
A painter fleeing from the Gaza Strip whose visitor visa was revoked due to suspected terrorist links has lost a court bid to be with his family in Australia.
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Warning Israel’s aid agency ban could be ‘catastrophic’
Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.
Israeli strike kills at least 93 in north Gaza building
At least 93 people are dead or missing after an Israeli air strike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza.
Fast-advancing Russia takes two Ukraine towns
With reports North Korean servicemen are heading to the frontline, Russia is still attacking at pace, taking two more Ukraine towns.
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Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned
Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.
Sixty killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon: reports
At least 60 people have reportedly been killed and dozens wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon's eastern Bekaa Valley.
Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA
Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.
Israeli strike in northern Gaza kills 60, officials say
Dozens of people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a shelter in northern Gaza, officials say, while Lebanon's Hezbollah has announced a new leader.
NATO confirms North Korea sent troops to join Russia
NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia to aid in its war against Ukraine and some have been deployed in Russia's Kursk region.
Bolivia’s ex president’s car shot at as tensions flare
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says the current government is to blame for a shooting attack on the car in which he was traveling.
Egypt proposes two-day Gaza truce, hostage exchange
As the death toll from Israeli military strikes on Gaza continue to rise, Eqypt has proposed a two-day ceasefire and hostage/prisoner exchange.
Russia air attacks pound Kharkiv, injure several people
The Ukrainian northeastern region of Kharkiv has been bombarded by Russian attacks overnight that injured several people, Ukrainian military officials say.
More than 120 dead in Sudan paramilitary group rampage
Sudan's notorious Rapid Support Forces have run rampage through villages in east-central Sudan, looting, shooting at and sexually attacking women and girls.
Israeli strikes kill 22 in northern Gaza, officials say
Palestinian medical officials say the latest Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children.
Russian forces advance toward strategic city
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia as enemy forces close in on the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Israel hits back at Iran with military target strikes
The Middle East has been on edge in anticipation of Israeli retaliation for a ballistic-missile barrage carried out by Iran on October 1.
North Korean troops coming to Ukraine soon: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims that Russia might deploy North Korean troops to the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend.
Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
President Vladimir Putin has not denied claims that North Korea has sent troops to Russia.
Israeli strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon
Journalists have been killed by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says there is urgency for a diplomatic resolution.
US confirms NKorea troops in Russia, maybe for Ukraine
The US says it has seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia with reports they are the first of a 10,000-strong force being sent to help fight in Ukraine.
US pushes for peace as Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire
As the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes the current administration's final push for peace in the Middle East, Israel continues to bombard Lebanon.
Attackers kill five, injure 22 at Turkish aviation site
Government officials have described an attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries' headquarters as an act of terrorism.
Ukraine could be battleground for North and South Korea
South Korea warns it could consider supplying weapons to Ukraine in response to North Korea allegedly dispatching troops to Russia.
US calls for a measured Israeli response to Iran attack
Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage should not lead to greater escalation, says the US secretary of state as he pushes for an end to the conflict.