MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Syria crisis with Qatari emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani over the phone on Monday and agreed to step up efforts to find a resolution, Interfax news agency reported.
(Reporting by Katya Golubkova)
Prabowo Subianto has been officially confirmed as the winner of Indonesia's February election, pledging to represent all citizens.
Associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop at a church have been arrested in a series of raids involving hundreds of police officers.
Victoria's Indigenous population has not received a drop of money directly from the state despite a $83 billion in water revenue over a 13-year period.
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
Ahead of his 150th AFL game, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy admits he arrived at the Lions wondering whether he was cut out for the caper.
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is on the verge of becoming the first player to reach 10,000 AFL disposals in the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
Anthony Albanese has completed his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead-up to Anzac Day commemorations.
A man who deliberately drove head-on into another car killing a mother-of-four has been sentenced after pleading guilty over the "appalling and callous act".
Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.
After the species was rediscovered last year, the zoo has been breeding dozens of babies. They're now on display.
Shane Flanagan wants Tyrell Sloan to be re-signed and stay as St George Illawarra's long-term No.1, but is unsure if Zac Lomax will stay at centre on Anzac Day.
Jack Hetherington's confrontation of Reed Mahoney has prompted a public dressing-down from Newcastle's football boss Peter Parr.
Ex-Canterbury second-rower Jackson Topine has launched legal action against the NRL club, claiming he suffered psychiatric injury after a wrestling punishment.
Melbourne lock Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has been ruled out with a fractured foot in a big loss for the Rebels, who face the Crusaders in Super Rugby action.
Cronulla players are adamant that Braydon Trindall's absence won't ruin their table-topping start to the NRL season, after the five-eighth's driving charges.
As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss Sunday's clash with Gold Coast after failing to overturn his one-match AFL ban.
Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.
The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.
Jaden McDaniels spearheaded another stifling defensive performance as the Timberwolves eclipsed the Suns to take a 2-0 NBA playoff series lead over Phoenix.
