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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

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

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

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

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

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'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

Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

Australia to probe $1b Chinese company deal with Nauru

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'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

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 accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

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

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

'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

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

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

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

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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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.

National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order

National Guard troops have begun to appear in Washington following US President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in the US capital.

'I'm not going to make a deal' on Ukraine: Trump

US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

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Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.

N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills

North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.

Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

International condemnation is growing over Israel’s plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.

Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.

'Great friends' Australia, NZ vow closer defence ties

Australia and New Zealand are chasing stronger military and economic ties, with the latter open to following its neighbour's lead on frigate procurement.

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.

Israel faces backlash over Gaza war escalation plan

The United Nations Security Council will have an emergency meeting on Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza.

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