Today
Former publisher Jimmy Lai testifies in HK national security trial
The founder of the now shut down Apple Daily pro-democracy newspaper was arrested in 2020 during a crackdown on mass protests that rocked Hong Kong.
- Kanis Leung
Yesterday
Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut as ceasefire talks continue
Two missiles hit the area of Zoqaq al-Blat neighbourhood – where local UN headquarters and Lebanon’s parliament and prime minister’s office are located.
- Sally Abou Aljoud
Coal lobbyist sends Ralph Babet to COP29
The Coalition for Conservation – chaired by coal lobbyist Larry Anthony - sent the fringe Senator to Baku.
- Myriam Robin
This Month
Support for Palestinian sovereignty ‘rewards terrorism’
Executive Council of Australian Jewry says there is a ‘widening gulf’ between the Albanese government and the US on foreign policy.
- Gus McCubbing
Carbon trading deal struck despite likely US exit from Paris accord
Carbon trading could help raise some of the cash developing countries need to adapt to the effects of climate change, and enable big polluters to cut emissions.
- Kenza Bryan, Attracta Mooney and Aime Williams
Meet Trump’s MAGA warrior set to take on the UN
Elise Stefanik, who has repeatedly accused the United Nations of being plagued by “antisemitic rot”, is now at the centre of Donald Trump’s orbit.
- Nicholas Fandos
October
- Opinion
- US election
Trump is the elephant in the room on climate targets
The US election result next week will influence the world’s global climate change action plans, including Australia.
- John Kehoe
- Updates
- Middle East conflict
Australia condemns Israel’s ban on UN aid agency UNRWA
Australia has joined international condemnation of Israel over its efforts to nobble top UN body that looks after almost 6 million Palestinian refugees.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett
- Analysis
- Russia-Ukraine war
Putin’s big push for new world order ends with a whimper
Russia’s president enjoyed a brief moment in the sun at the BRICS summit, but he can’t really count on the firm backing of the organisation of developing nations.
- Francesca Ebel
Turkey strikes Kurdish targets following deadly attack on defence firm
The defence ministry said more than 30 targets were “destroyed” in the aerial offensive, without providing details on the locations that were hit.
- Suzan Fraser
China accuses Australia of war crimes, ‘systemic racism’
China’s foreign ministry’s sharp criticism comes after Australia’s UN ambassador called out China’s treatment of minority Uyghurs.
- Jessica Sier and Tom McIlroy
Drone targets Netanyahu’s house as Hezbollah ramps up strikes
Israel’s military said dozens of projectiles were launched from Lebanon a day after Hezbollah announced a new phase in fighting.
- Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy
China moves to boost tax revenue with crackdown on foreign wealth
Some wealthy individuals in major Chinese cities face tax bills of up to 20 per cent on their overseas investment gains, as authorities enforce long-overlooked rules.
- Jessica Sier
‘Leave now’: Australians told to flee Israel as Hezbollah attacks continue
After four Israeli soldiers were killed in a missile strike, Australia’s foreign ministry updated its travel advice, urging people to leave Israel.
- Updated
- Andrew Tillett
Israeli tanks deepen their push into northern Gaza
Nine days into a major Israeli operation in northern Gaza, the Hamas-run Gaza government media office said Israeli strikes had killed around 300 Palestinians.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi
China launches fresh round of war games near Taiwan
In rare operations, China’s coast guard circled Taiwan and staged “law enforcement” patrols close to its offshore islands, Chinese state media reported.
- Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee
Israeli ground invasion reopens old wounds in battered south Lebanon
Escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah revives memories of the displacement and occupation of the past.
- Raya Jalabi
- Opinion
- Middle East conflict
Netanyahu’s fight to be tested in a dangerous world
The risk of greater conflagration in the Middle East is keeping the world on edge, and Australia is no exception.
- Jennifer Hewett
- Analysis
- Middle East conflict
After a year of war, Gazans wonder how to deal with tonnes of rubble
Two-thirds of Gaza’s pre-war structures – more than 163,000 buildings – have been damaged or flattened, according to UN satellite data.
- Mohammad Salem, Hatem Khaled, Emma Farge and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Nuclear war or lasting peace? What lies ahead for the Middle East
For many Israelis, there is an obvious emotive appeal for a decisive, region-changing war. But beyond its borders, allies fear doing so may prompt a bloodbath.
- Roland Oliphant