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Iran conflict widens as Israel launches Lebanon strikes

Iran conflict widens as Israel launches Lebanon strikes

A top Iranian security official has vowed defiantly that “we will not negotiate with the United States” as the war widens to include militias in Lebanon.

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australian conflict role unlikely as Iran tensions rise

Australia is standing with every day Iranians in the face of an escalating conflict, Anthony Albanese says, with thousands of people stranded in the region.

Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza

Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza

Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza

Fears a new war will distract the world from Gaza

Palestinians in Gaza are hoarding food again, with prices rising sharply as the world's attention shifts from the ceasefire to the new conflict with Iran.

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Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter

Zelenskiy praises Ukrainians for surviving harsh winter

On the first day of meteorological spring, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy congratulated Ukrainians for surviving their fourth winter at war.

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

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.

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

Iranians celebrate as PM warns of limited assistance

There are limited options to rescue Australians in Iran, the prime minister warns, saying the safety of citizens is his top priority.

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Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again

Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again

Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again

Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again

Israel has closed the border crossings with Gaza, including Rafah, a key entry point for getting humanitarian aid into the strip.

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Kyiv says Russia accepted US plan for Ukraine security

Ukraine says Russia has agreed to a proposed Ukraine post-war security guarantee which commits the US and its European allies to act if ‌Russia attacks.

Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime

Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime

Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime

Trump urges Iranian people to rise up against regime

Israel and the US have launched a "pre-emptive" ‌attack against Iran, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation.

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

'Brutal': Australia backs US and Israel attacks on Iran

Australia has lashed Iran's violence and intimidation against its citizens, while offering the United States and Israel support in attacks against the nation.

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash as diplomacy intensifies

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'

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 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.

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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.

Pakistan declares 'open war' as it bombs Afghan cities

Pakistan and Afghanistan have traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions that threatens to spark a protracted conflict between the Islamic neighbours.

Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the next round of peace talks with Russia will be held in March in Abu Dhabi

Talks with US make progress, resume Monday, says Iran

Iran says it will meet again with US negotiators in Vienna next week after having "serious talks about sanctions and nuclear issue" in Geneva.

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Major Russian attack on Ukraine before talks with US

Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles have targeted Ukrainian homes and critical infrastructure, hours before talks on the war are due to begin in Geneva.

Four killed in boat attack 'tried to infiltrate Cuba'

Cuba claims a speedboat that opened fire on soldiers was full of US-based Cubans bent on terrorism, but Washington doesn't want to take Havana's word for it.

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.

US warns of Iranian threat ahead of nuclear talks

Iran and the US are set to hold the latest round of ‌talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute amid a large-scale military ‌build-up.

Zelenskiy eyes Russia meeting after Trump phone call

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he and Donald Trump have agreed another leaders' meeting should take place to seek an end to the war in Ukraine.

Aust diplomats' families told to leave Israel, Lebanon

The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.

Iran pushes back against Trump before nuclear talks

In the face of a major US military build-up and President Donald Trump's high-pressure rhetoric, Iran has warned against his "big lies" before talks in Geneva.

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