Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists are being brought in for an expanded military operation in Gaza City, which could be launched within days.
unrest, conflicts and war
NATO holds meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine
Defence chiefs from NATO are meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as a US-led diplomatic push seeks to end the fighting.
‘Forever tarnished’: Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM
Israel's prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm.
UN’s desperate ceasefire appeal before Gaza operation
Israeli forces say they are already "holding the outskirts of Gaza City," ahead of an expected military operation to take over the city.
Ukraine talks without Russia are a ‘road to nowhere’
Russia has labelled renewed efforts by European leaders to uphold security and peace in Ukraine as pointless, unless Moscow is also involved.
Grim toll of aid workers killed in global hotspots
An Australian woman is one of the record number of aid workers who have died while serving others in the world's worst conflict zones.
Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.
Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.
US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal
Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine this month as the world waits to see if peace talks between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin will eventuate.
Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Qatari negotiators say Hamas have approved a 60-day truce deal that includes "a pathway to a comprehensive agreement to end the war" in the Gaza Strip.
Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine
The opposition under Sussan Ley appears to have changed tack on the possibility of Australia sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, if peace talks are successful.
Police seek court order to quash Palestine bridge march
Police will seek a court order to prevent demonstrators from marching across a major bridge as part of nationwide protests over the war in Gaza.
Israel retaliates after Australia blocks politician
Israel's foreign affairs minister says he has revoked the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority.
US security guarantees for Ukraine ‘major step forward’
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.
Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel
Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.
Zelenskiy in UK as Ukraine braces for Trump-Putin meet
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to London, a day before a critical US-Russia summit in Alaska.
Trump offers hope on Ukraine security guarantees
The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin comes at one of the toughest moments for Ukraine in the war, the largest in Europe since World War II.
Lessons ‘not learnt’ 80 years on from World War II
Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.
Israel moves to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state
The Palestinian government has condemned Israel's latest scheme on the fate of Palestinians, calling it illegal
PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’
Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.
Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska
Donald Trump is on his way to a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin where the US president faces the uncertain task of sealing a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick
People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.
Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US leader's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin secured no truce in Ukraine.
Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy
Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.
Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war
Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.
Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit
A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.
Palestinians leave Gaza City ahead of Israeli offensive
Fearing a deadly new Israeli offensive, some Palestinians are evacuating eastern Gaza City as calls for a ceasefire intensify.
PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting
Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.
‘People see injustice’: fight goes on for Vietnam vets
Vietnam War veterans are being honoured around the nation but for thousands of Australians, the battle for recognition of their service and suffering continues.
EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe’s security
Worried about President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, the EU is reaffirming its support for Ukraine and urging the US to defend its interests.