Conflict
Hamas weighs ceasefire proposal
Israel has prepared to advance its war on Gaza farther south, close to the Egyptian border, as diplomatic efforts in pursuit of a ceasefire accelerate.
US approves plan to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, officials say
The strikes would take place over a number of days, officials say, and weather conditions will likely dictate when they are launched.
Houthis claim hit on US-operated merchant ship in Red Sea
The Houthi movement says it has struck a US merchant ship in the Red Sea.
MFAT warns 'negative global trends' are accelerating
The new government has been told of a deteriorating security situation, particularly with the rise of mis- and disinformation and new technologies.
Ukraine and Russia complete first prisoner swap since plane crash
Russia says each side got 195 soldiers back, Ukraine says 207 of its military and civilians were returned.
Biden says he has decided US response to Jordan attack
Speaking as he left the White House for fundraisers in Florida, President Joe Biden added: "I don't think we need a wider war in the Middle East."
Ministers to discuss AUKUS and Gaza with Australian counterparts
Winston Peters and Judith Collins will be travelling to Melbourne on Wednesday to hold joint meetings.
Parties trade barbs over deployment to Red Sea
Parliament has kicked off for 2024 with a debate over the government's decision to deploy six NZDF personnel to the Red Sea.
French farmers block major roads around Paris
French farmers have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the French capital, termed the "siege of Paris."
Helen Clark on UNRWA funding
More countries have halted funding to the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, as the crisis deepens over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.
According to a… Audio
Gaza aid agency 'extremely desperate' after funding halted
More countries have halted funding to the largest UN agency operating in Gaza, as the crisis deepens over the alleged role of some staff in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.
Austria joins US in suspending aid to UNWRA
Austria has joined the US and ten other countries in suspending aid to the UN Agency for Palestinian refugees.
The country's foreign ministry called on UNWRA to carry out a comprehensive… Audio
More countries join in pausing funds for UN Palestinian agency
It comes after allegations by Israel that some of the agency's staff were involved in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.
Hamas attack: US pauses UNRWA funding over claims of staff involvement
The US is pausing funding for the UN agency for Palestinians following claims of staff involvement in the 7 October attacks.
Thousands protest Australia Day holiday with 'Invasion Day' rallies
Thousands have marked Australia's national day with "Invasion Day" rallies in support of the country's Indigenous community, with many opposed to celebrating the historic arrival of the British in…
Plane crash in western Russia - what we know so far
Russia has accused Ukraine of shooting down a military transport plane carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers to a prisoner exchange. Here's a summary of what we know so far.
Why conflict in the Red Sea has such far-reaching consequences
The site of international intervention is a crucial shipping channel in the global economy. Audio
Gaza's main hospitals and escape route cut off by Israeli army
The Israeli army has cut off southern Gaza's main hospitals and closed a significant escape route for hundreds of thousands of civilians who had been sheltering in Khan Younis according to Palestian… Audio
Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine border
A Russian military plane crashed near the border with Ukraine, killing all 74 people on board.
The plane came down in the south-western Russian region of Belgorod, with the local governor claiming… Audio
Russia says 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on plane that crashed
Russia says there are no survivors on the plane that came down in the Belgorod region, near Ukraine.