Today
Israel agrees to US request to pause Gaza invasion: report
Washington is reportedly scrambling air defence systems to protect its troops from any regional fallout that might follow Israel’s ground assault on Gaza.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Yesterday
Israel warns Hezbollah against ‘unimaginable devastation’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Lebanon-based Hezbollah against launching its own war, as the two adversaries ratchet higher their rhetoric.
- Hans van Leeuwen
This Month
Ballooning debt could ‘come to a head’: Hockey
The former treasurer and ambassador to Washington worries that lax, spendthrift populism could turn unsustainable debt burdens into a default crisis.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Israel launches tank raids into Gaza, two hostages released
Israel added tactical ground incursions to its aerial bombardment in Gaza, air strikes in Lebanon and raids in the West Bank, as Hamas set free captives.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Pratt played Trump better than most, new recordings reveal
Despite privately comparing Donald Trump to the mafia, Anthony Pratt entered an administration whose policies lowered his taxes and benefited his business.
- Ben Protess, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Alan Feuer
Two US hostages released, Egypt leads peace push
Hamas has released two US hostages, a mother and daughter kidnapped on October 7, while world leaders headed to Cairo for a summit on Saturday aimed at defusing the conflict in Gaza.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Why this Mid-East conflict poses a danger like no other
An explosion at a Gaza hospital this week has further inflamed the region, turning a brutal conflict into a high-stakes race to avoid a wider conflagration.
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Snipers, high casualties: What an Israeli offensive would look like
A ground assault will have to deal with hundreds of kilometres of tunnels in Hamas’ network under the Gaza Strip. And then it has to pave the way to peace.
- Hans van Leeuwen
You’ll be in Gaza soon, Israeli defence minister tells his troops
Israel hints a ground offensive could be imminent, Hamas calls for a “day of rage”, and other nations join Australia in telling citizens to get out of Lebanon
- Hans van Leeuwen
Biden warns Israel to avoid ‘US mistakes of rage’
The US president urged the Jewish state not to be “consumed by rage”, but also vowed support and backed its claims on the hospital blast, as regional tensions simmered.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
Hundreds killed at Gaza hospital on eve of Biden visit
Gazan authorities said the explosion was caused by an Israeli airstrike but the Israel Defence Forces said it was a rocket fired by a Palestinian armed group that malfunctioned.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
Israel prepares for war on two fronts as Biden set to visit
Israel has come under attack from both Hamas and Hezbollah as officials confirmed US President Joe Biden is set to visit the country on Wednesday.
- Updated
- Hans van Leeuwen
Jordan activates right-wing pressure campaign for US Speaker job
Several of the legislator’s supporters have posted phone numbers of GOP lawmakers they count as holdouts, encouraging followers to call the Capitol switchboard.
- Karoun Demirjian
Uncertainty, fear, relief: Fleeing Aussies reach London
The first Qantas evacuation flight carried 238 Australians from Tel Aviv to London. All were relieved, but many were also “heavy-hearted”.
- Hans van Leeuwen
This Commonwealth country plans to ditch English along with the monarchy
The Caribbean nation could make Patois its official language, after it parts company with King Charles.
- Simon Romero and Alejandro Cegarra
Why Australia needs to take India seriously
The Asian giant is the source of significant numbers of migrants and its burgeoning economy offers opportunities for investment.
- James Eyers
Zelensky gets more weapons at NATO, despite fears of eclipse by Israel
During a surprise appearance at a Brussels summit, the Ukrainian president made common cause with Israel, and got what he came for.
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Analysis
- Middle East tensions
Putin seeks to exploit Israel-Hamas war
The Europeans may struggle to hold on to their initially united front behind Israel, while Russia could carve out a role as a broker.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Netanyahu warns of a long war ahead
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night urged Palestinians living in Gaza to “leave now” and told Israelis to brace for a protracted campaign. Follow the latest here.
- Updated
- Analysis
- UK politics
Why Britain’s next PM has memorised the Albo playbook
Ultra-cautious Labour leader Keir Starmer is taking the small-target strategy into the 2024 election. He’ll be hoping it’s like Australia in 2022, not 2019.
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- Hans van Leeuwen
