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Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israel security meet to discuss plan to seize Gaza City

Israeli air strikes have pounded Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet prepares to meet to discuss its planned offensive.

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

Russia claims non-stop offensive on Ukraine frontline

A top Russian general says the strategic initiative in Ukraine 'lies entirely with Russian forces' and Moscow has captured 3500 square kilometres since March.

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Zelenskiy seeks higher-level talks on Ukraine security

Ukraine's president is pushing for higher-level international talks on measures to protect his nation after EU defence ministers met in Copenhagen.

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Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

Thai PM removed by court, triggering power scramble

A power struggle has erupted in Bangkok, after Thailand's Constitutional Court ousted Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel pounds Gaza City outskirts as onslaught ramps up

Israel's military has stepped up armed operations around Gaza City, ending temporary pauses there that had allowed aid deliveries.

Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Defence minister slams 'conspiracy' over US meeting

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has dismissed claims a high-profile meeting with the US Defence Secretary never took place as a conspiracy.

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

Australia plans defence against malicious drone attacks

An Australian company has been awarded tens of million of dollars to help provide the nation's military with counter-drone technology.

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Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance

The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet’s decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

World leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine on the nation's Independence Day, including Canada's prime minister, who attended a ceremony in Kyiv.

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

Four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid via a military zone south of Gaza City, a hospital and eyewitnesses say.

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

Japan and South Korea's leaders promise closer ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, where they pledged closer co-operation.

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

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Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.

Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM

The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.

Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence

A national mood of anxiety over global volatility has helped build public trust in the community for the controversial and costly AUKUS defence project.

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.

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'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.

Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

The Albanese government has confirmed it is seeking confirmation whether Nauru's deal with a Chinese corporation has breached a security treaty with Australia.

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.

'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.

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.

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'.

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