Ethnic Armenians flee Karabakh after region’s defeat
Thousands of ethnic Armenians have left Nagorno-Karabakh for Armenia after Azerbaijan asserted control over the region in a military operation.
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Trial over repatriation of Aust women in Syria begins
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Fears prompt ethnic Armenians to flee Nagorno-Karabakh
The ethnic Armenian leadership of of Nagorno-Karabakh says it will remain in place until all those who want to leave the region are able to go.
Commonwealth disputes ability to repatriate women, kids
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet Commander killed
Ukraine's army says one of its missile strikes that hit the Crimean headquarters of Russia's navy last week killed 34 officers including the fleet commander.
Security concerns ‘red herring’ in Syrian repatriations
A trial over the repatriation of 11 Australian women and 20 children, who are being detained in Syrian refugee camps, has begun in the Federal Court.
At least 20 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot blast
At least 20 people have been killed and 290 injured in an explosion at a petrol station in Azerbaijan's Nagorno-Karabakh, local Armenian authorities say.
Azerbaijan ‘won’t use force to create Armenia corridor’
An Azeri official say Azerbaijan will not use force action to create a land corridor in southern Armenia.
Russian video suggests Black Sea commander still alive
The commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet was shown apparently taking part in a video conference, a day after Ukrainian special forces said he had been killed.
At least 20 dead in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel station blast
An explosion at a crowded petrol station in Nagorno-Karabakh has killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds more as residents rushed to flee to Armenia.
More Ukrainian actions against Russia coming: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia will face more of his country's "actions".
Thousands flee to Armenia, dozens dead in fuel blast
The Armenians of Karabakh have begun fleeing this week after their forces were routed in the operation by Azerbaijan's military.
Thousands of ethnic Armenians rush to flee Karabakh
Roads out of Karabakh are choked as thousands of Armenians flee the enclave after their forces were routed in an operation by Azerbaijan's military.
Medics warn cholera and dengue fever spreading in Sudan
Cholera deaths and infections have been confirmed in Sudan for the first time since the war between rival military factions began, health authorities say.
Azerbaijan arrests former Karabakh minister amid exodus
Azerbaijan has arrested the former head of government of Nagorno-Karabakh, Ruben Vardanyan, at the border with Armenia, according to official reports.
Ukraine allies helped Black Sea Fleet HQ attack: Russia
A Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman has accused Ukraine's allies of helping it conduct a missile strike on the Black Sea Fleet's headquarters in Crimea.
Azerbaijan eyes amnesty for Karabakh Armenian fighters
The future of Karabakh and its 120,000 ethnic Armenians hangs in the balance as Azerbaijan eyes an amnesty for fighters who lay down their arms.
Ukrainian troops vow to take Bakhmut back from Russia
Ukraine has recaptured two villages near the city of Bakhmut as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vows to take the shattered city back from Russia.
Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv, Ukrainian regions
Air defences are at work and rescuers are on their way to possible blast sites in regions across Ukraine including Kyiv's eastern and southern districts.
Azerbaijan halts Karabakh offensive after truce deal
Anti-government protesters have rallied in Armenia's capital after Armenian separatist forces in Nagorno-Karabakh agreed to a ceasefire with Azeri forces.
North Korea’s Kim back in Pyongyang after Russia trip
Kim Jong-un has been greeted by North Korean senior officials and an honour guard after visiting Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin.
Armenian separatists surrender after Azerbaijani thrust
Armenian separatists have agreed to a ceasefire with Baku's forces and vowed to disband and disarm pending talks on the region's future.
Ukraine forces await Western arms for counteroffensive
Ukraine says it has retaken two villages near the Russian-occupied city of Bakhmut as soldiers say more Western arms would speed up their advances.
North Korea’s Kim heads home from Russia’s far east
North Korea's Kim Jong-un is leaving Russia after touring its Pacific Sea Fleet equipped with strategic nuclear submarines among other military vessels.
Fire engulfs 18-storey building in Sudanese capital
An 18-storey tower in the centre of Khartoum has caught fire during clashes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Ukraine recaptures village near Bakhmut, says Zelenskiy
Ukraine's military says the village of Klishchiivka has been retaken as Russia's defence ministry reported three Ukrainian drones had been shot down.
Sudan landmark tower destroyed, war enters sixth month
One of the most costly and well-known skyscrapers of the Khartoum skyline has been reduced to a smouldering wreck of metal and glass.
US prisoners fly out of Iran in swap deal
The US has denied paying a ransom for five Americans who have been released in a prisoner exchange with Iran after Washington unfroze Iranian funds.
Russia attacks on Ukraine kill two, spark fire in Lviv
A warehouse worker and a policeman have been killed in separate Russian attacks on Lviv and Kherson, officials say.
Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna
Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.
Azerbaijan attacks Nagorno-Karabakh Armenian forces
Azerbaijan has launched military action in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, sparking fears of a new war in the volatile area.