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At least 216 militants killed in Pakistan's Balochistan

At least 216 militants killed in Pakistan's Balochistan

At least 216 militants have been killed in across Pakistan's Balochistan province since Saturday, officials say.

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats

Community tensions are running high ahead of the Israeli president's visit to Australia, with one man accused of threatening to kill the leader.

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

Balancing the scales towards gender equality will require Australian values of fairness, aspiration and opportunity to be front and centre.

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Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of talks

Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of talks

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine have met in Abu Dhabi for a new round of US-brokered talks to end their conflict.

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.

Israeli strikes kill 18, Rafah patient crossings halted

Israeli strikes kill 18, Rafah patient crossings halted

At least 18 people have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza, according to hospital officials.

Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.

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Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy

Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy

Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy

Russia hits Ukraine energy in diplomatic snub:Zelenskiy

Attacks by Russia on energy systems appear intended to freeze Ukrainians into submission during one of the coldest winters in years.

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

Sudan's army breaks siege of famine-stricken Kadugli

The Sudan army's apparent victory in the battle for Kadugli may mark a turning point in the trajectory of the war.

Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call

Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call

Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call

Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call

'Social cohesion' has become a common catchcry after the Bondi terror attack, but the race discrimination commissioner warns the phrase can worsen divisions.

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy facilities before talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia has launched a major attack on Ukraine with around 450 drones and 70 missiles launched.

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he's instructed his government to begin negotiations with the United States.

Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'

Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'

Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'

Protest ban extended to stop anti-Israeli visit 'riot'

Protest restrictions introduced after the Bondi terror attack have been extended ahead of the Israeli president's visit as activists plan nationwide rallies.

Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing

Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing

Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing

Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing

Some 20,000 wounded and sick Palestinians are hoping to leave Gaza for medical treatment as Israeli authorities open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.

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Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with limits

Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for limited passenger traffic.

No plans for Gulf military exercises: Iran official

US and Israeli generals have reportedly held ‍talks amid tensions with Iran while an Iranian official says there will be no ⁠live-fire exercises in the Gulf.

Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in bus: Ukraine

A Russian drone strike that hit a bus in Ukraine has killed 12 people, according to emergency services.

Ukraine, Russia, US to hold peace talks in in Abu Dhabi

A new round of ‍US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place ⁠in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5.

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Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks

Pakistan forces are hunting for the separatists behind a string of deadly co-ordinated attacks in restive Balochistan province.

Ayatollah warns of regional war if US attacks Iran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against attacking the country.

Rafah crossing reopens, Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza

Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after nearly two years on a trial basis to test security screening.

Activists vow 'uncomfortable' trip for Israel president

Australia's pro-Palestine movement is attempting to turn up the heat on the Albanese government ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.

Judge declines to halt Trump's crackdown in Minnesota

Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.

Israeli strikes kill 26, Rafah crossing to reopen

At least 26 people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.

Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran

Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders are seeking to fragment Iranian society, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.

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