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Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election

For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.

'Up to 8000' North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border

'Up to 8000' North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border

'Up to 8000' North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border

'Up to 8000' North Korean soldiers on Ukrainian border

The United States expects North Korean troops in Russia to enter the fight against Ukraine in coming days.

Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA

Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA

Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA

Israel votes to ban UN aid agency UNRWA

Israel has passed legislation that severely restricts the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza.

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Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

Jewish community defiant as October 7 remembered

Australia's Jewish community say they remain defiant and united as thousands gathered 12 months on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas.

Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying

Defiant pro-Palestine supporters vow to keep rallying

Pro-Palestine supporters have rallied across Australia on the eve of the first anniversary of the October 7 attacks by Hamas in Israel - and vowed to continue.

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

Anniversary protests to 'set back' Gaza cause, PM says

As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.

Treated as 'animals': Lebanese anger as Israel invades

Treated as 'animals': Lebanese anger as Israel invades

Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.

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'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

'Fighting hate': special envoy to combat Islamophobia

As tensions rise in Australia over continuing conflict in the Middle East, a global expert has been appointed the nation's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence scientists ready for China's 'grey' warfighting

Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Brother of aid worker killed in Gaza calls for action

Israeli Defence Force officers were reprimanded and dismissed over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom but her brother wants to see more action.

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

Maimed Gaza artist in NSW after 10 of his family killed

A prominent visual artist from Gaza who lost 10 members of his family in one night is waiting on surgery in Sydney but cannot erase the psychological scars.

Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped

Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped

Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped

Aussies told to leave Lebanon as contingencies prepped

Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

Minister blasts Greens over Israel defence export deals

A senior minister has hit out at the Greens for claiming Australia exports weapons to Israel, suggesting the minor party lied for political advantage.

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

Ukraine energy funds 'more efficient' than sending coal

An extra $31 million in Australian aid for Ukraine’s energy and humanitarian needs is more effective than shipping coal to the war-torn nation, Penny Wong says.

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Israel sends tanks into Rafah amid Gaza-wide offensive

Israel has again sent tanks into Rafah, a day after the US said it didn't believe a major ground offensive was under way in the flashpoint Gazan city.

Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil hit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received a second $1 billion promise of military aid amid warnings from Vladimir Putin of a broader conflict.

Vessel hit by missiles off Yemen's coast

Officials say a Marshall Islands-flagged ship was hit by three missiles off Yemen, while the crew is safe and the vessel is en route to assess damage.

Tanks reach Rafah centre as Israel presses Gaza assault

Israel's offensive continues in Gaza despite international outcry over an attack that sparked a fire killing dozens of Palestinians living in a tent camp.

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Doctors' aid group urges Australia to sanction Israel

Doctors Without Borders chief Dr Christos Christou has called on Australia to immediately sanction Israel for its military assault on Gaza.

Australia urges Israel to abide by 'binding' ruling

A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.

Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.

Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East

Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.

Anger over aid worker's killing expressed to Israeli PM

Anthony Albanese has conveyed the nation's anger over the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Authors question State Library over cancelled workshops

Prominent authors have signed a letter to the State Library of Victoria, protesting against the postponement of teen writing workshops by pro-Palestine writers.

NSW leader defends judgment after iftar event canned

Leaders of the states where three in four Australian Muslims live have cancelled annual iftar dinners over community anger about the Gaza conflict.

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