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Zelenskiy urges pressure on Russia after Kyiv strike

Zelenskiy urges pressure on Russia after Kyiv strike

Moscow must be made to “feel the real cost of the war” following a deadly Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment block, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up

Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up

Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up

Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up

Australians making their way out of Israel under the peril of Iranian missile strikes face long delays as others vow to remain, despite the danger.

Banks bounce on rate cut hopes but investors still wary

Banks bounce on rate cut hopes but investors still wary

Banks bounce on rate cut hopes but investors still wary

Banks bounce on rate cut hopes but investors still wary

A financial sector rebound hasn't been enough to lift the Australian share market out of its holding pattern as investors await developments in the Middle East.

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PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.

Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza in 24 hours: medics

Israeli attacks kill 140 in Gaza in 24 hours: medics

Fourteen people have been killed in Israeli fire at crowds of people in the Gaza Strip awaiting aid trucks brought in by the United Nations.

More bodies found from latest Russian attack on Kyiv

More bodies found from latest Russian attack on Kyiv

The death toll from a Russian strike on an apartment building has risen as Ukraine condemns the deadliest attack on Kyiv in 2025.

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for surrender

Iran's Khamenei rejects Trump's call for surrender

Iran supreme leader has dismissed US calls to give in and warned against American involvement as President Donald Trump weighs joining Israel's strikes.

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'Fastest way out': Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions

'Fastest way out': Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions

'Fastest way out': Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions

'Fastest way out': Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions

Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.

Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics

Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics

Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics

Israeli tanks kill 59 in Gaza trying to get aid: medics

Israeli troops have killed nearly 60 Palestinians and wounded hundreds as they sought aid in Gaza, officials say.

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

Australia slaps sanctions on Russian 'shadow fleet'

A shadowy network of ships Russia uses to trade goods such as oil in contravention of sanctions has been targeted by Australia for the first time.

Trump seeks 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran

Trump seeks 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran

Trump seeks 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran

Trump seeks 'real end' to nuclear problem with Iran

After dropping out of the G7 in Canada, US President Donald Trump may be convening the National Security Council, seeking an end to the Iran nuclear problem.

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombing

Iranians in Australia say there is growing community fear over the safety of family members caught up in escalating violence in the Middle East.

Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills 14, injures 44

Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills 14, injures 44

Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills 14, injures 44

Russian overnight strike on Kyiv kills 14, injures 44

Fourteen people have been killed and dozens more wounded after the latest barrage of strikes on Kyiv.

Ukraine receives 1245 bodies, among last of war dead

Ukraine receives 1245 bodies, among last of war dead

Ukraine receives 1245 bodies, among last of war dead

Ukraine receives 1245 bodies, among last of war dead

Ukraine has received more than 6000 bodies of fallen soldiers since the agreements reached between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul.

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Forty killed in Gaza, many trying to reach food

The latest round of violence at a food distribution site in Gaza has claimed another 20 Palestinian lives, with another 20 killed elsewhere across the enclave.

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after attacks

Iran says it used a new method to confuse Israel's Iron Dome defence systems to target each other, allowing Tehran to successfully hit many targets.

Aussie shares stall as conflict weighs on confidence

Air and drone attacks in the Middle East have dominated market sentiment since Israel launched air strikes in Iran last week, sending oil prices surging.

Hundreds of Aussies try to flee Israel-Iran conflict

Australia is considering assisted departures for citizens in Israel and Iran but the timeline is dictated by safety, with airspace closed due to air strikes.

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Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism

With the world order under threat, Australian attitudes to the economy and security are the bleakest they've been in two decades, a Lowy Institute poll shows.

Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end

World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate.

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

Zelenskiy says Russian troop advance in Sumy halted

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has praised Ukrainian soldiers for driving out Russian forces from the Sumy region and liberating the town of Andriivka.

Israeli fire kills 35 people in Gaza, many at aid site

Hamas says Israel is turning aid distribution sites into "traps of mass deaths", as dozens more Palestinians are killed in air strikes.

'Tehran will burn', Israel warns Iran after attacks

Iran has targeted Israel with waves of long-range missiles in retaliation for Israel's strikes on its nuclear sites.

Sixteen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza

More than a dozen Palestinians have been killed as they tried to access aid in Gaza, hospitals say.

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