War
Ukraine faces 'one of the most powerful' Russian offensives, warns commander
Russia has been advancing at its fastest pace in at least a year.
Weapons tech export rules set for tightening
The government is looking to tighten controls over exporting weapons or advanced technologies that could be misused in war.
US sends military assets to the Middle East as aircraft carrier departs
The US has had as many as two aircraft carriers in the Middle East during the past year.
UN backs New Zealand's proposal to study effects of nuclear war
New Zealand and Ireland have proposed a scientific panel be set up to examine the effects of a nuclear war.
Everyone in North Gaza at 'imminent risk' of death, warns UN
The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is "apocalyptic" as Israel pursues Hamas militants in the area, top UN officials warned on Friday.
Jamie Pennell
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Israel bans UN aid agency UNRWA from operating in country
Lawmakers who drafted the law cited the involvement of some UNRWA staffers in the 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and for staffers having membership in Hamas and other armed groups.
Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard; Iran mulls 'appropriate response'
Israel's airstrikes "hit hard" Iran's defences and missile production, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Vladimir Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
Putin says it is up to Moscow how to run its mutual defence clause with Pyongyang and accused the West of escalating the Ukraine war.
US says thousands of North Korean troops training in Russia
They would become legitimate targets for Kyiv if they engage in combat in Ukraine, the US has warned.
Israel says it killed three Hezbollah commanders, some 70 fighters in 48 hours
It comes a day after Israel confirmed it had killed Hashem Safieddine, the militant group's heir apparent leader.
US urges Israel to capitalise on Hamas leader's killing to end Gaza war
After repeated abortive attempts to broker a ceasefire, Antony Blinken was making his 11th trip to the Middle East since the Gaza war erupted.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio
Gaza rescuers say at least 73 killed in Israel strike in territory's north
Gaza's civil defence agency said Sunday that an Israeli air strike on a residential area killed at least 73 Palestinians in Beit Lahia in the territory's north. Israel said it struck a "Hamas terror…
Hamas mourns Sinwar, vows no hostage release until war ends
Hamas has vowed it will not release the hostages seized during its 7 October attack on Israel until the Gaza war ends.
Russia, Ukraine each swap 95 prisoners of war
Ukrainian news reports say the returnees include Ukrainian journalist and rights advocate Maksym Butkevych.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed, Israel says
US officials have speculated his death could be one of the best chances of bringing the Israel-Hamas war to an end.
Ukraine holds new online conference on peace, calls for revised security system
Ukraine is calling for a new international security system to prevent future instances of armed aggression.
Lebanon says 21 killed in strike on Christian-majority village
The Lebanon's health ministry says DNA tests are being conducted to identify body parts.
