Conflict
US shoots down missile from Yemen fired at warship
The anti-ship cruise missile - fired towards the USS Laboon in the Red Sea - was downed off the coast of Hudaydah by a US fighter aircraft.
Hamas airs video of Israeli hostages, says will disclose their fate
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…
Ukraine says China needed for peace process after Davos meeting
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.
100 days since Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war in Gaza
One hundred days ago, the previously unthinkable happened in Israel.
North Korea fires missile, minister to visit Russia as tensions rise
North Korea has stepped up pressure on Seoul in recent weeks, declaring it the "principal enemy",
US carries out new strike in Yemen after Biden vows to keep pressure on
The United States carried out an additional strike against Yemen's Houthi forces on Friday, two officials told Reuters.
Tesla, Volvo Car pause output as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens
Tesla and Volvo Car are suspending some production due to a shortage of components, the first clear sign that attacks on shipping in the Red Sea are hitting manufacturers in the region.
UN aid chief calls anew for Gaza ceasefire, urges UN action to end war
The UN aid chief is "deeply alarmed" by Israeli ministers' statements about "plans to encourage the mass transfer" of Palestinian civilians.
Israel says South Africa distorting the truth in genocide case
South Africa had presented "a sweeping counter-factual description" of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Israeli lawyer Tal Becker told the ICJ.
Europe split over US-UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen
Italy, Spain and France have stood out by not taking part in US and British strikes against the Houthi group and not even signing up to a statement put out by 10 countries justifying the attack.
US and UK launch strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The United States and Britain have launched strikes against sites linked to the Houthi movement in Yemen.
Exhausted Gaza medics struggle to help casualties from Israeli bombardment
Injured Palestinians pour into al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip as exhausted medics try to help casualties from Israel's ground assault and bombardment.
PNG leader under pressure to resign as MPs step down after riots
Six MPs have resigned from their posts today, with some saying Prime Minster James Marape is failing to run the country.
Could the genocide case against Israel have an impact on the war in Gaza?
International law experts say South Africa's genocide case against Israel could put political pressure on Israel and its allies, forcing a change of tactics in the Gaza war.
US and UK navies repel largest Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping
Jets and warships shot down 21 drones and missiles launched at shipping by the Yemen-based rebels.
NZ joins condemnation of weapon transfer between North Korea and Russia
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.
Hezbollah hits Israeli base, says it does not want wider war
Hezbollah attacked an Israeli army base with explosive drones deployed from Lebanon on Tuesday, hitting the position for the first time in what the Iran-backed group declared part of...
Record number of civilians hurt by explosives in 2023
The war in Gaza is largely responsible, UK-based charity Action on Armed Violence says.
Palestinians must be able to stay in Gaza - Blinken
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.
Russia launches missile attacks across the country, say Ukrainian officials
Russia launched a large-scale missile attack across Ukraine at the start of peak morning hours on Monday, Ukraine's officials said.