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Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia steps up to help tackle Pacific HIV epidemic

Australia will provide $48 million to its Pacific neighbours to help manage and contain a surge in HIV infections, in a move lauded by advocates as life-saving.

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

At least 49 people are confirmed dead and tens of billions of dollars of damage remains after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean.

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Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific

Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific

Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

Colombian president a 'drug leader', says Trump

President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

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Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel intensifies Gaza City bombing as Rubio arrives

Israel is pressing on with its Gaza City and West Bank plans as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for talks following Israel's strike on Hamas in Qatar.

'Terrified for my life': Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare

'Terrified for my life': Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare

'Terrified for my life': Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare

'Terrified for my life': Aussies in Gaza aid boat scare

An Australian media entrepreneur sleeping on the top deck of an aid vessel bound for Gaza felt "a massive ball of flames" as a drone hit the ship off Tunisia.

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after deadly quakes

Survivors have been shaken by two powerful aftershocks in eastern Afghanistan only days after the region was hit by earthquakes that killed about 2200 people.

Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms

Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms

Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms

Afghanistan quake toll tops 2200, as aid crunch looms

The death toll from an earthquake in Afghanistan has jumped to more than 2200 as search efforts continue and survivors face running out of vital aid.

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Commandos airdropped to rescue Afghan quake survivors

Dozens of commandos are landing where helicopters can't as rescue efforts continue in eastern Afghanistan after a massive earthquake killed over 1400 people.

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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.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

'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.

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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.

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.

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.

'World cannot wait': Australia to recognise Palestine

Australia will follow allies in formally recognising Palestinian statehood amid mounting pressure to take action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

Australia could boost support for Pacific climate change resilience and infrastructure by about $500 million by changing its aid strategy, a think tank says.

Recognising Palestine 'would bring an end to Hamas'

Australia has been urged to recognise Palestine as a state with one Labor MP arguing it could bring about the end of the militant group that rules over Gaza.

US envoy visits Gaza aid site amid humanitarian crisis

US envoy Steve Witkoff has toured one of Gaza's aid distribution sites, which have become deadly flashpoints for starving Palestinians scrambling for food.

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