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Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine

Orthodox Easter brings ceasefire in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in Ukraine over a two-day ‌period for Orthodox Easter.

Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy

Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy

Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy

Israeli strikes put Iran war truce in further jeopardy

US President Donald Trump's fragile ceasefire is teetering as Israel continues it bombardment of Lebanon and Iran continues to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire

Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.

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More firms risk failing than during COVID era: report

More firms risk failing than during COVID era: report

More Australian businesses are at risk of failure than at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as ongoing economic pressures continue to weigh on the economy.

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

World economy counts cost of war as strait closes again

The economic costs of conflict are greater than severe natural disasters and can leave scars that last for a decade, the world's "financial firefighter" says.

One dead as Russian drones strike substation in Odesa

One dead as Russian drones strike substation in Odesa

A large private energy company in Ukraine says one of its substations has been damaged, as Odesa has been under Russian attack "almost round the clock".

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including journalist

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill four, including journalist

The Hamas-run government media office has condemned the reported killing of an an al-Jazeera journalist in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

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Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait

Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait

Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait

Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran that reopens strait

Iran, the US and Israel have reached a two-week truce as President Donald Trump pulls back from his threats and Tehran pauses its blockade of a vital waterway.

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

Afghan calls for justice as Roberts-Smith stews in cell

There are hopes the prosecution of Australia's most decorated living soldier will spark a global reckoning on crimes committed in a war-torn nation.

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt.

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Trump chided over 'extraordinary' Iran war threats

Australia has welcomed a ceasefire deal that will allow more oil to flow from the Middle East but has criticised the US president's threats against civilians.

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran

Iran’s foreign minister says ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz over the next two weeks under co-ordination from Iran’s military.

Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials

Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials

Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials

Ukraine forces in Libya struck Russia tanker: officials

Two Libyan officials say Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya and have used the region to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean.

'Whole civilisation will die' if Iran doesn't make deal

'Whole civilisation will die' if Iran doesn't make deal

'Whole civilisation will die' if Iran doesn't make deal

'Whole civilisation will die' if Iran doesn't make deal

US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.

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Ukraine offers Russia an Easter pause on energy strikes

Russia's latest attacks on Ukrainian cities have killed seven people, including four on a bus, as Kyiv proposes to Moscow a ceasefire for Easter.

Australia turns to key partner to lock in fuel supply

Australia will try to secure more fuel supply when Anthony Albanese jets off for talks with his Singaporean counterpart.

Israeli strike 'kills 10' near a Gaza Strip school

Israeli drones have fired missiles into the central Gaza Strip, killing at least 10 people and wounding several others, medics say.

Australia stands firm on Iran as Trump slams allies

Leaders have stopped short of criticising US President Donald Trump after his latest tirade over Australia's refusal to join the Middle East conflict.

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Trump says Iran can be 'taken out' as ceasefire stalls

Donald Trump says Iran could be "taken out" in one night as Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal and the president's deadline to open the Hormuz Strait looms.

Ukrainian drones spark fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian drones have attacked the ‌Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Black Sea terminal, which handles 1.5 per cent of global oil supply, Russia authorities say.

US, Iran weigh ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears

US and Iran have received a ceasefire plan, as President Donald Trump threatens to unleash "hell" if Tehran doesn't make a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian attack kills three in Odesa, including toddler

Russia has launched a drone attack on ‌Ukraine's port of Odesa, killing three people ‌including a small child, while Ukraine targeted a key Russian oil port.

Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars

Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply.

A long Iran war could take support for Ukraine: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is concerned that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could erode America's support for Ukraine.

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.

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