Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally
Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.
unrest, conflicts and war
Eight Israeli soldiers killed amid fighting in Rafah
The Israeli military says eight of its soldiers have been killed in a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Ship ablaze after attack by Yemeni Houthis: report
A Palau-flagged cargo ship is on fire and sinking, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations says after an apparent attack by Houthi rebels.
US to give Sudan a further $A477m in humanitarian aid
The US has promised a further $A477m in humanitarian funds to Sudan and called on the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to stop blocking aid.
Kyiv rejects Putin’s offer of peace for more land
Kyiv has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's "absurd" offer of peace, which is contingent on Ukraine giving up four contested territories.
World leaders’ meet on Ukraine fails to isolate Russia
China's no-show at a summit where world leaders will discuss how to end the war in Ukraine is a blow to Kyiv's bid to isolate Moscow.
Biden says no Gaza ceasefire deal soon
US President Joe Biden says he does not see a ceasefire deal for Gaza being struck between Israel and Hamas anytime soon.
UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city
Sudan's paramilitary group must immediately end its "brutal and unjust" siege of al-Fashir in the North Darfur region, the UN Security Council says.
G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine
G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.
Macron suspends voting reforms in New Caledonia
Plans for voting reforms in New Caledonia which sparked unrest have been suspended, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Ukraine eyes US security deal, Zelenskiy visits Jeddah
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited Saudi Arabia for talks amid reports the US will sign a security deal with Ukraine at the G7.
WHO says mass starvation in Sudan a ‘very real risk’
The World Health Organisation has warned there is a real risk of mass starvation in parts of Sudan as conflict prevents access to medicine.
US says Hamas seeks changes to Gaza ceasefire plan
A Hamas official denies US claims it has put forward new ideas to a proposed ceasefire deal between the militant group and Israel.
Hamstrung at home, G7 leaders struggle with global woes
Wars, trade imbalances, development challenges and AI threats make for a daunting agenda as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in Italy.
PM backs ceasefire as Australia boosts Gaza aid
The federal government has announced $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, as leaders meet for an emergency summit in Jordan on the issue.
Ukraine seeks help to shield, rebuild shattered cities
A Germany conference has rallied support for Ukraine as the US ends a ban on providing weapons to a military unit set up by Ukrainian ultranationalists in 2014.
Hamas says it accepts UN-backed Gaza truce plan
Conversations on plans for Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war ends will continue US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says after talks with Israeli leaders.
UN finds Israel and Hamas committed war crimes
The "immense" scale of killings in Gaza is a crime against humanity, a UN inquiry says as it finds both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict committed war crimes.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Ninety countries, groups to attend Swiss Ukraine summit
Swiss officials say almost 90 countries and organisations are attending a Ukrainian peace summit in the country.
Federal minister joins Middle East crisis talks on Gaza
An Egyptian-born federal minister will represent Australia at crisis talks in the Middle East over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Ukraine says it struck top fighter plane inside Russia
A modern Su-57 combat jet has been damaged in an attack by Ukrainian forces deep inside Russian territory, officials in Kyiv say.
Blinken arrives in Egypt, US pushes for Gaza ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met with Egypt's president ahead of a scheduled trip to Israel as he pushes for a ceasefire deal.
Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.
Israel pounds Gaza as hostage rescue death toll mounts
The Palestinian death toll has risen above 270 from a raid by Israeli forces that rescued four hostages held by Hamas since its attack in October.
Relief for the families of four hostages freed in Gaza
Freed Israeli hostage Noa Argamani was able to communicate with her terminally ill hospitalised mother, who they believe understands that her daughter is home.
Attacks in Russian-occupied Ukraine leave 28 dead
Partially occupied Luhansk and Kherson have declared days of mourning after Ukrainian air strikes killed 28.
200 Gazans die as Israel rescues four hostages
More than 200 Palestinians died as Israel staged a raid to liberate four hostages from the central Gaza Strip.
Senator who broke ranks on Palestine to speak at rally
Fatima Payman will make her most prominent appearance in weeks when she speaks out on the invasion of Gaza in one of many rallies across the country.
Russia doesn’t need nuclear weapons to succeed: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his strongest signal yet that a nuclear strike is not on the cards, saying it isn't necessary for victory in Ukraine.
Lack of action on Gaza blamed for community tensions
As politicians continue blaming each other for stoking tensions, a Greens MP has urged the government to take meaningful action on the conflict in Palestine.