The drills are a response to “provocative statements and threats of certain Western officials regarding the Russian Federation,” the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Photos released of eight men and one woman wanted by police over Western Sydney riot.

Hamas said on Monday it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire, although an Israeli official said the deal was not acceptable.

Charges expected after bodies of two Australians and one American tourist identified in Mexico.

Ceasefire plan put forward by Egypt and Qatar accepted by Hamas.

Experts predicting an interest rates hike is unlikely as the Reserve Bank meets.