Conflict
Kyiv region hit by more air strikes, local officials say
A settlement in the region of Ukraine's capital was hit by air strikes, the region's governor and his administration said.
Ukraine war: UN General Assembly condemns Russia's annexation, urges negotiation
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to condemn Russia's attempts to annex four regions of Ukraine.
G7 leaders pledge to back Ukraine 'for as long as it takes'
Russian strikes continued in regions across Ukraine, including central Kyiv, with at least 19 killed and scores injured on Tuesday.
Lebanon-Israel maritime border deal could be 'historic', negotiator says
Lebanon and Israel have received a final draft of a US-mediated maritime border deal that satisfies all of their requirements, negotiators from the two countries say.
Govt puts travel ban on Russian Oligarch Alexander Abramov and family
Abramov and his family members will be subject to a travel ban and their aircraft and vessels will be banned from entering New Zealand airspace and ports.
North Korea missiles described as simulation
A recent barrage of missiles launched by North Korea have been described by officials there as a simulation of a nuclear attack on the South.
US and South Korea intelligence officials are suggesting… Audio
UN to debate condemning Russia over Ukraine annexation
The United Nations today will open debate on a resolution to condemn Russia for annexing four Ukranian regions.
The latest round of missile attacks will no doubt be on the mind of world leaders and… Audio
Explosions rock Kyiv after Putin accuses Ukraine of attack on bridge
Massive explosions shook the Ukrainian capital and other cities on Monday in apparent Russian revenge strikes after President Vladimir Putin declared an explosion on the bridge to Crimea to be a…
Taiwan tells China armed confrontation 'absolutely not an option'
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen made her remarks while pledging to boost the island's military defences, but also reiterating her willingness to talk to Beijing.
N Korea: missile tests simulate striking South with nuclear weapons
North Korea's flurry of missile tests were meant to simulate raining South Korea with nuclear weapons, as a warning, the state news agency says.
Protests in Iran: State-run live TV hacked by protesters
Iran's state-run broadcaster was seemingly hacked while live on air, with a news bulletin interrupted by a protest against the country's leader.
Blast hits Crimea bridge crucial to Russia's war
A powerful blast has damaged Russia's road-and-rail bridge to Crimea, hitting a prestigious symbol of Moscow's annexation of the peninsula and a key supply route.
World must act now to stop Russia nuclear threat - Zelensky
The Ukrainian President says Russian officials have begun to "prepare their society" for the possible use of nuclear weapons, but added he does not believe Russia is ready to use them.
Putin's nuclear threat must be taken 'very seriously' - Australian Army chief
Australia's new chief of army has warned the prospect of nuclear war in Europe must be taken "very seriously", with the world now entering a strategic era different to the past 80 years.
Putin vows to 'stabilise' annexed regions as Ukraine makes gains
Ukraine continues to take back territory from Russia but Moscow says it will regain it.
Russia talks of 'serious consequences' over latest US security package pledge for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden has promised another US$625million ($1 billion) in assistance, prompting a warning from Moscow that such a move risked a direct military clash between Russia and the West.
'It was pretty hairy': 501 deportee turned evangelist chaplain spends time on Ukraine front line
A 501 deportee, turned Evangelist Chaplain promised god he would never fire another gun - a promise that became near impossible to keep when he ended up working on the front line in Ukraine.
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North Korea fires missile over Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan yesterday, racheting up the tension in the region.
Warning systems were triggered in the north of Japan, sending residents funnelling into bomb… Audio
Ukrainian forces burst through Russian lines in major southern advance
The forces are advancing rapidly along the Dnipro River, threatening supply lines for thousands of Russian troops.
Students trapped amid clashes in Tehran - reports
Reports say a large number of student protesters at Sharif university have been trapped on the campus.
