Battles rage as Gaza officials say toll passes 25,000
The Palestinian death toll from air strikes in Gaza has surpassed 25,000, health officials say, as Israeli forces and Hamas fighters clash across the enclave.
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Israeli PM says ‘there is no real proposal by Hamas’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is taking an unspecified initiative in the absence of an offer by Hamas to free its hostages.
China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
Beijing has called for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume after months of fighting, while Hamas says it will reveal the fate of three Israeli hostages.
China needed to end Ukraine war: Swiss foreign minister
Switzerland's foreign minister says China must be involved in talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukraine says its forces destroyed Russian spy plane
Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says a large Russian spy plane has been destroyed over the Sea of Azov.
No injuries as Houthis hit US-owned container ship: US
The US military says an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen has struck a Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned container ship.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to hit United States ships
British and American ships have become "legitimate targets" due to the strikes launched by the two countries on Yemen last week, the Houthis say.
US strikes Houthi again, Biden vows to keep pressure on
The latest strike in Yemen comes one day after dozens of US and British strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi group's facilities there.
US, UK strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks
The Houthi rebels' ability to threaten merchant shipping in the Red Sea has taken a blow after US and British strikes across Yemen.
Ukraine attacked by 40 Russian missiles, drones: Kyiv
Ukraine's air force says Russia has launched 37 missiles and three drones in an overnight strike that has tested its air defences.
Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest
Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.
UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
The UN says Israel is reaching a level of "inhumanity ... beyond comprehension" as it "systematically" prevents it from delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.
Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
Australia involved in strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen
Australia has participated in strikes launched by the US and the UK on Houthi rebels in Yemen, after they blocked a key maritime trading route.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Australia must back Palestine genocide case: advocate
As South Africa prepares to launch a genocide case against Israel at the Hague, an advocate has called on Australia to support the legal action.
‘One killed’ in Ukraine shelling of Russia’s Kursk area
Officials in two Russian regions say Ukrainian attacks have killed a woman and struck a fuel facility.
Despair in Gaza as fighting intensifies despite pledges
There has been no let-up in fighting in Gaza despite an Israeli pledge to scale down the war as top US diplomat Antony Blinken meets Palestinian leaders.
US and UK forces say warships repel attack in Red Sea
Naval forces from the United States and the United Kingdom say they have shot down drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels into the Red Sea.
PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots
PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.
Barricades, trenches as Ukraine focus shifts to defence
Ukraine has stepped up construction of fortifications as Kyiv's troops switch to a more defensive footing after a big push stymied by Russia.
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.
Palestinian envoy urges Australia to back genocide case
A top Palestinian diplomat has contacted the foreign minister urging Australia to support an investigation into potential genocidal actions in Gaza.
Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG
Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.
Heavy wave of Russian missile attacks hits Ukraine
Two people have been killed and at least 30 others injured after areas near Ukraine's front line came under attack from Russian missiles.
Israeli strike ‘kills senior Hezbollah commander’
An Israeli airstrike has killed a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon, security sources say.
Blinken pointing to way forward if Gaza conflict curbed
Top US envoy Antony Blinken is in Israel after hearing the views of Arabic leaders about a long-term resolution in the Middle East.