Middle East

Israeli authorities say a new ceasefire phase will start once Hamas returns remains of a hostage. (AP PHOTO)

Israel strikes 'rocket launch site' near Gaza City

Israeli forces have accused Hamas of trying to launch a rocket and say they struck the launch site near Gaza City.

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Freed Israeli hostage Romi Gonen says Hamas captors tried to silence her after sexual assaults in Gaza.

‘No one will silence me’: Israeli hostage details sex abuse

‘They often silenced my story and told me not to tell it. Now I am here, sitting in front of the camera, and honestly, no one will silence me anymore.’

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Iran's government has offered talks with unions and merchants amid the biggest protests since 2022.

Death toll from Iran unrest rises as protests spread

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere.

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Humanitarian organisations like Doctors Without Borders are being suspended by Israel in Gaza. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Israel to halt operation of some Gaza aid organisations

Israel says it will suspend several humanitarian organisations for failing to meet its new rules to vet international organisations working in Gaza.

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A pro-Palestine protest outside Sydney Town Hall on Monday.

‘Globalise the intifada’ chanted at pro-Palestine protest

‘Globalise the intifada’ has been chanted at a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney after NSW Premier Chris Minns pushed for the slogan to be banned as part of changes to hate speech laws.

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The Economist has revealed its Country of the Year choice for 2025

The surprising winner of 2025’s country of the year

Which nation improved the most this year? Given its radical regime change, the answer might surprise you.

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One of Israel’s great critics has finally blamed Hamas for the October 7 attacks.

One of Israel’s great critics finally blames Hamas for Oct 7

AARON PATRICK: They have finally conceded the terrorist organisation committed crimes against humanity when it invaded Israel two years ago.

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The second phase of a Gaza Strip truce is close, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. (AP PHOTO)

Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US President will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

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Yasser Abu Shabab led a tribe operating from areas of Gaza controlled by Israeli forces. (AP PHOTO)

Head of anti-Hamas group in Gaza reportedly killed

The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.

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The Red Cross described the remains as those of one of the last two dead hostages still in Gaza. (AP PHOTO)

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.

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The Red Cross has acted as an intermediary between Hamas and Israel during the Gaza Strip war.

Israel preparing to receive possible hostage remains

The Israeli government says it has received what are thought to be some of the last hostage remains from militants in the Gaza Strip.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. (AP PHOTO)

Netanyahu appears in Israeli court after pardon request

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attended a court following an appeal to the country's President for a pardon.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the President for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial.

Netanyahu requests pardon amid ongoing corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the President for a pardon during his ongoing corruption trial.

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Russian forces are making incremental gains on the front line in eastern Ukraine.

Zelensky sends new envoy to US amid Kyiv turmoil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his negotiators have left for the United States to seek a ‘dignified peace’ and a rapid end to the war.

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National Guard members participate in a group prayer with civilians and a security officer outside the emergency entrance to MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Wednesday after two Guard members were shot earlier in the day.

Afghan national and ex-CIA associate faces DC ambush charges

Federal officials say Rahmanullah Lakanwal faces multiple criminal charges in the shooting, which left one National Guard member dead and another critically wounded.

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