Largest RAN ship hosts marines for amphibious training
Australia's largest warship has hosted hundreds of US marines for amphibious training exercises at sea.
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Russian official rejects Black Sea ceasefire proposal
Russia will not agree to a proposal to halt attacks on vessels in the Black Sea because it would give Ukraine time to rearm, a spokeswoman says.
‘As a friend’: Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs
US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders.
‘Lies’: Iran, US clash over Strait of Hormuz claims
Iran says claims made by the United States regarding the normal passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are nothing more than "lies and falsehoods".
Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea region
A source says Ukraine has sent Russia an offer via a third party to establish a ceasefire in the Black Sea following strikes on vessels and ports.
Israel sends troops as settlers besiege West Bank homes
Israel's army has been deployed in a West Bank village where radical settlers have been besieging the homes of a Palestinian family for days, officials say.
Ukraine’s drones hit major refinery deep inside Russia
Ukraine has struck its fourth Russian refinery in three days, hitting a facility 1300km from the border as Kyiv continues it's long-range campaign.
Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs
A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.
Israel targets Hamas commander it says planned attacks
The Israeli military says it has launched an attack on a Hamas commander it says was planning attacks against Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip.
Iran ‘the bully of the Middle East no longer’: Trump
Donald Trump says the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, but the body Iran set up to manage the waterway says it remains blocked.
Ukraine hits grain terminals at Russia’s Black Sea port
Ukraine has hit Russia's Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, which could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future.
Ukraine’s blitz damages Russia’s Black Sea stronghold
Ukraine has blitzed a major Russian naval base on the Black Sea coast in a night-time operation, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse
The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.
Ukraine says peace proposals handed to US negotiators
US negotiators have been handed proposals for a peace plan to end the Ukraine conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse
US military says it has fired on a ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports.
N.Korean missiles used in Russian attack on Ukraine
Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, as President Voloymyr Zelenskiy warns that Moscow is getting more help from North Korea.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths
Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.
Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city
A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian city has killed 13 people, including a child, with Moscow claiming the strike hit residential areas.
Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks
Israel's military has closed the West Bank Christian village of Taybeh to non-residents in an effort to improve safety amid Israeli settler attacks.
Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands
President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of targeting global food security following attacks on Odesa's seaport, a key export hub.
Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities
Russia strikes Ukraine vessels and military facilities, as Serbia announces support for Ukraine's independence and a desire for closer economic ties.
Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait
Iran has raised the bar in its demands on the US before it will agree to reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a vital global shipping route.
Russian attacks pound Kyiv as air defences fall short
Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child, as Ukraine continues to struggle with depleted air defences.
Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict
Yemen's army says it has responded after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis as the major escalation raises fears of a return to a broader conflict.
US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume
The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.
Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine’s latest deep attack
Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.
Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention
Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.
Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, warnings of wider threat
An attack by Houthis in southern Najran Province in Saudi Arabia has injured seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani national.
Ukraine close to creating own missile shield: Zelenskiy
Ukraine is building up its own ballistic missile defence system, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.