NATO chief reacts cautiously to Ukraine ‘victory plan’
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has reacted cautiously to Ukraine's desire for a quick invitation to join the military alliance as part of a "victory plan".
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Iran warns Israel against payback for missile barrage
An Iranian commander has warned Israel against retaliation for its October 1 missile barrage while fears have grown of a wider Middle East conflict.
‘Victory plan’ unveiled in precarious times for Ukraine
Ukraine and its allies must "change the circumstances" to end the war with Russia, says President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as he unveiled a "victory plan".
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Australia admonishes Israeli, backs US Gaza aid call
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has condemned the number of civilian deaths in Gaza and backed an American ultimatum to Israel to force an rise in the flow of aid.
Israel strikes Beirut and major southern Lebanese town
The United States says it opposes the scope of Israeli attacks on Lebanese capital Beirut amid a rising death toll and fears of wider escalation.
Hezbollah says Israel to face pain but also urges truce
Hezbollah's deputy leader say the Lebanese militia is open to a ceasefire with Israel but also warned the country it faces pain.
Australia ‘appalled’ at Gaza deaths, aid blockade
Australia IS "appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" following Israel's operations in Gaza, as food shortages spark outrage.
Israel strikes Lebanon town, UN concern on peacekeepers
An Israeli strike on a northern Lebanese town has killed at least 21 people as the UN expresses strong concern over its peacekeeping force coming under fire.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ‘stands firm’ in Kursk region
Ukrainian troops are holding strong and counterattacking in Russia's Kursk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Four soldiers killed in drone strike on Israel base
Israel's military says a drone attack carried out by Hezbollah on an army base in northern Israel has killed four soldiers and severely injured seven others.
Israel troops killed in strike, tanks enter UN base
A Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli military base has killed four soldiers, while Israeli tanks have entered a UN peacekeeping force's base in Lebanon.
Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed
The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.
Russia fires glide bombs at troops in Kursk region
Russia says it was targeting a concentration of Ukraine soldiers with a series of glide bombs targeting the Kursk border region.
Israeli tanks deepen push back into northern Gaza Strip
Palestinians say hundreds of people have been killed in a nine-day-old Israeli assault on northern Gaza as residents say they have nowhere to flee.
Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire
The federal coalition has been criticised as being "extreme" for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia's allies.
Israel eyes military, energy sites in Iran: US report
US officials believe Israel has narrowed down targets in Iran as it battles Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza amid fears of a wider war.
Officers raid Kyiv night spots in search of war dodgers
Ukrainian military recruitment officers have raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv to check men's military registration documents.
Russian army controls half of eastern Ukraine city
According to Russian media, Russian troops have launched major counterattacks in the Kursk region and are once again in control of some towns.
Two UN peacekeepers wounded as Israel strikes Lebanon
Israel says the two UN peacekeepers were caught in the crossfire as it engaged with Hezbollah militia.
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
MSF suspends support to famine-stricken camp in Darfur
The situation in Sudan is not an emergency, it's "a nightmare", aid organisation Doctors Without Borders say.
At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes in central Beirut
Air strikes have killed at least 22 people and wounded dozens in a central Beirut as Israel's bloody conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon escalates.
Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris
Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.
Zelenskiy brings ‘victory plan’ to UK and NATO leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Zelenskiy eyes ending war in Ukraine by 2025
Ukraine's leader is rallying support for the country's war effort among south eastern European nations.
Hezbollah ‘Golan Heights’ member eliminated: Israel
Israel's military has reportedly hit targets in Syria and killed a member of Hezbollah's "Golan Terrorist Network" as it ramps up its war against the group.
Hungary’s PM says Ukraine cannot win on the battlefield
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes Ukraine's war effort is doomed while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says it will face its toughest winter yet.
Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to warn Southeast Asian leaders that premature elections in Myanmar could exacerbate violence.
Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests
Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.
PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.