Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate
Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missiles as Iran reports first night without US strikes in two weeksYemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a...
Iran’s much improved missile systems pose a real threat to the US
Tehran’s increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are showing up failures in American air defences in the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalat...
Australia news live: Wong pushes Chinese counterpart on submarine missile launch in face-to-face Manila meeting
Australia’s foreign affairs minister discussed the importance of peace in the Pacific at her meeting with Wang Yi in the wings of Asean. Follow today’...
Australia news live: PM to host three Pacific leaders in Brisbane, with all eyes on China after missile test
Leaders from Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea to join Albanese at State of Origin decider. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free ...
Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United...
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns
The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the...
Chinese government tells critics not to ‘overinterpret’ missile test in Pacific as criticism grows
The Australian government says there was ‘insufficient notice’ as details of missile path are released by Taiwan government China’s missile test in th...
Australia news live: Wong says China’s missile test in Pacific a ‘destabilising act’ that could ‘lead to miscalculation’
Foreign affairs minister says Australia made clear its displeasure at China’s long-range missile test and will keep doing so. Follow today’s news live...
Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 12
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine's air...
China Test Fires Missile in the Pacific for the First Time Since 2024
China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern a...
China tests long-range missile in Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’
Australian government confirms it was informed by China of its intent to conduct the test on Monday China has conducted a long-range missile test in t...
Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks on Kyiv
At least seven killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussia struck Ukraine’s Kyiv...
Kyiv hit by massive Russian drone and missile attack, killing at least 18
Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday, with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, killing several peop...