Israel has formally banned the main United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on its territory despite heavy diplomatic backlash.

Shyam Rana, Anna Daniell and Melanie Johnson have been recognised with the Humanitarian Medal for their responses to major ...

The US Department of State issued a handful of updated travel advisories to begin the year, including guidance for some popular tourist destinations.

Australia's terror threat level will remain at "probable" despite the disturbing discovery of a caravan packed with ...

As a part of the first phase, the Israeli army has pulled back to a buffer zone to allow Palestinians to trek through war-torn Gaza to what is left of their homes. It will also allow much-needed ...

Thirty-three hostages are set to be released in the ceasefire's first phase. Many residents of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon are expected to return to their homes in the coming days and weeks ...

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