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Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy

Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy

Donald Trump has broken the record for longest State of the Union speech as he claimed the US is “winning” under his leadership, even as his poll ratings slide.

Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year

Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year

Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year

Europe vows to support Ukraine as war enters fifth year

Senior European officials have headed to Kyiv to mark the grim anniversary of the war with Russia, promising to continue their support for Ukraine.

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

Sudan paramilitary forces kill at least 28 in Darfur

A doctors group says that Sudanese paramilitary forces have killed 28 people in an attack on a stronghold of a Darfur tribal leader

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

Ukraine's Zelenskiy marks milestone vowing to fight on

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has observed four years since Russia's full-scale invasion by declaring Ukraine "will do everything to secure peace and justice".

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.

Israeli settlers torch and deface a West Bank mosque

Israeli settlers torch and deface a West Bank mosque

Israeli settlers have allegedly attacked a West Bank mosque at a time when Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan.

Hungary threatens to derail EU's new Russia sanctions

Hungary threatens to derail EU's new Russia sanctions

Hungary is blocking the EU’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and it's also holding up new aid for Ukraine four years after Russia invaded.

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Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific

Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support.

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there are reports of more US-brokered peace talks between the warring parties.

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ

Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ

Iran and the US must find common ground in nuclear talks after the last round revealed their differing stance on the scope and mechanism of sanctions relief.

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.

US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments

US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments

US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments

US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments

Arab countries are sharply condemning comments by the US ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East.

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.

Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline

Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline

Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline

Trump warns Iran, appears to set 10-15 day deadline

As US-Iran tensions rise Donald Trump appears to have suggested Iran must strike a "meaningful" deal within 10 to 15 days or "bad things" will happen.

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Trump tells Board of Peace $A10bn raised for Gaza

The first meeting of President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has heard pledges of cash and troops to rebuild Gaza and maintain order there.

Gunboat diplomacy as Iran-US talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program.

Military tourism push as wartime bombings remembered

The Top End has marked the anniversary of the 1942 bombing of Darwin amid a push to attract niche tourists to World War II sites and their stories.

Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace

President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.

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Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families' return

As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution.

Fears Hanson's 'dog-whistling' could trigger violence

A letter threatening Muslims with death was sent to a mosque days after a senator made racist remarks, sparking fears about spiralling Islamophobia.

White House says Iran would be 'very wise' to make deal

Top US national security advisers have met in the White ‌House Situation Room to discuss the stand-off with Iran.

Dozens die in more drone strikes on Sudan's Kordofan

Drone strikes in Sudan’s Kordofan region are killing civilians and disrupting aid as the war grinds on.

'Difficult' Ukraine talks end with no breakthrough

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of deliberately stalling peace talks that ended abruptly after two days.

Ukraine talks end after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling

Ukraine-Russia negotiations have ground to a halt in Geneva, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accuses Moscow of trying to drag out talks to end the war.

Ramadan arrives in Gaza under shaky ceasefire deal

Amid the hardships, some in Gaza are working to bring a taste of Ramadan’s festivities as Palestinians Muslims prepare to celebrate the Islamic holy month.

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