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Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

Afghan thwarts Pakistan strike on Bagram Air Base

Afghan thwarts Pakistan strike on Bagram Air Base

Afghan thwarts Pakistan strike on Bagram Air Base

Afghan thwarts Pakistan strike on Bagram Air Base

Afghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani air strike on Bagram Air Base.

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

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Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies

Pakistan's strikes have hit Taliban military installations and posts in one of the deepest Pakistani incursions into its western neighbour in years.

Trump on Iran: 'Sometimes you have to use force'

Trump on Iran: 'Sometimes you have to use force'

US President Donald Trump says he is not happy ‌with Iran, but still wants to make a deal with Tehran.

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza

Israel’s top court will allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories.

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

Ghana troops killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says.

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Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

Pentagon-Anthropic feud has AI warfare at stake

The US Pentagon has demanded lawful AI use without constraints and has threatened a top artificial intelligence lab's business.

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia halts electricity supplies to Ukraine

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia has cut off electricity supplies to its war-torn neighbour.

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia hits Ukraine's energy in major attack, Kyiv says

Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.

Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture

Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture

Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture

Despair in Gaza as Board of Peace paints a rosy picture

At the first Board of Peace meeting, Donald Trump spoke of the Middle East rising from the ashes of war, but on the ground in Gaza, there is little hope.

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Land in focus at peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

A Ukrainian delegation is in Geneva for a round of US-brokered talks with Russian officials as the nearly four-year-war grinds on.

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

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Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.

China launches live-fire war games around Taiwan

Taiwan is vowing to "defend democracy" as is condemns Chinese war games around the island that include live-fire drills.

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israeli forces say they have killed ‍a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.

After review, USA going all the way on AUKUS pact

Penny Wong and Richard Marles have met their US counterparts with both nations labelling the AUKUS deal as "full steam ahead".

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy

British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.

Chinese carrier 'conducting air operations' near Japan

Aircraft aboard a Chinese carrier have conducted around 100 takeoffs and landings near the Okinawa Islands, Japan's defence force says.

Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal

Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.

Sweeping shake-up of Defence to deliver 'bang for buck'

The nation's defence department will be revamped in the biggest reforms in half a century to tackle project delays and cost blowouts worth billions of dollars.

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