War

Ukraine's military says it has shot down a Russian military spy plane over the Sea of Azov, in what analysts say would be a blow to Moscow's air power.

Hamas aired video on Sunday showing three Israeli hostages it is holding in Gaza urging their government to stop the offensive against the Palestinian Islamist group and bring about their release, as…

China needs to be involved in talks to end the war with Russia, Ukraine's top representative said after a high-level diplomatic meeting ahead of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.

One hundred days ago, the previously unthinkable happened in Israel.

North Korea has stepped up pressure on Seoul in recent weeks, declaring it the "principal enemy",

An Israeli airstrike on a house in Rafah sheltering two displaced families has killed 10 people.

The UN aid chief is "deeply alarmed" by Israeli ministers' statements about "plans to encourage the mass transfer" of Palestinian civilians.

South Africa had presented "a sweeping counter-factual description" of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Israeli lawyer Tal Becker told the ICJ.

Israeli forces in the north have been engaged in a low-intensity crossborder standoff with Hezbollah fighters.

A warning to Swedes from two top defence officials to prepare for war has prompted concern and accusations of alarmism.

Meanwhile, the first residents are returning to northern Gaza, where Israeli forces have begun withdrawing.

Israeli strikes in Gaza have intensified despite a pledge by Israel that it would shift to a more targeted campaign.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the supply of weapons is a significant escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine, and undermines peace and security.

The war in Gaza is largely responsible, UK-based charity Action on Armed Violence says.

Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander in a strike in south Lebanon, inflicting a heavy blow after three months of hostilities.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Palestinians must not be pressured into leaving Gaza, and must be allowed to return to their homes once conditions allow.

Asian superpower pledges millions to NATO to help Ukraine avert Russian drone strikes.