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Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.

Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.

Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk

Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk

Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk

Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk

Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks

Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.

Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead

Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead

Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,

Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues

Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues

Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.

Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded

Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded

Ukraine's situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the past three days, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive.

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Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks

Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks

Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks

Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks

A child is among ten people injured as Russia again targets Ukraine's energy grid, with the embattled nation's leader revealing talks ahead with US officials.

Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

Confusion over Libs' pledge to recognise West Jerusalem

The coalition's foreign affairs spokesman has seemingly contradicted the opposition leader about a major foreign policy decision on Israel's capital.

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

Aid carve-outs for human rights sanctions endorsed

A parliamentary human rights committee has recommended reforms to Australia's sanctions regime to make it easier for aid organisations to operate.

Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels

Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels

Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels

Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels

Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the World Court, accusing it of funding rebel fighters to carry out genocide.

Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas

Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas

Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas

Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas

US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.

Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail

Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail

Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail

Backlog helps accused anti-Israel vandal get bail

A young man has been granted bail while accused of helping set fire to a parked car and graffitiing nine others with hate slogans.

US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal

The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.

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'Last warning': Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum

US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.

Zelenskiy wants peace and ready to talk, Trump says

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy has written to Donald Trump saying he willing to return to the negotiating table with Russia, the president says.

US sending 'tectonic changes' over security commitments

If the US pulls all support for Ukraine, it could send a dangerous signal about its commitment to security in the Pacific, the Ukrainian ambassador says.

Arab states adopt alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'

Arab leaders have backed a postwar plan for Gaza allowing Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to Donald Trump’s vision of a beach destination.

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Trump halts all US military aid to Ukraine after clash

US President Donald Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine following his clash in the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Australia backs Gaza assistance as Israel chokes aid

A spokesperson for Australia's foreign minister has reiterated calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza as Israel blocks humanitarian supplies.

Cause for Australian optimism despite US-Ukraine stoush

Australian ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has launched a staunch defence of the alliance between the two nations amid a shake up under Donald Trump.

Hamas says Israel pushing things back 'to square one'

Hamas has accused the Israeli government of trying to push things back to square one by asking to extend the first phase of their ceasefire agreement.

Israel criticised for blocking aid to Gaza

Egypt and Qatar accuse Israel of violating humanitarian law by using starvation as a weapon after it blocked the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza.

'Disappointed' Dutton vows to lobby Trump over Ukraine

Australia has offered its bipartisan support for Ukraine after the US threatened to pull its backing from the nation's fight against Russia.

Zelenskiy says he can salvage relationship with US

European leaders have committed to beef up military spending as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he can salvage his relationship with Donald Trump.

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