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‘Drowning in own blood’: Kin of Israeli victims of Hamas still want peace
Despite their grief, relatives of the victims of Hamas's attack are among those arguing against revenge on Gaza.
Argentina’s economy foundering on eve of general election
Winner between Sérgio Massa and Javier Milei will have to deal with debt mountain, soaring inflation, worsening poverty.
Dirty secret of Israel’s weapons exports: They’re tested on Palestinians
Weapons tested in each war see a spike in global demand. The current Gaza war is Israel's latest laboratory.
Assad arrest warrant: ‘Hope and pain’ for Syrian chemical attack survivors
Lawyers say French arrest warrant sets ‘historic precedent’ as survivors of chemical massacre long for justice in Syria.
Live on TikTok: Cousin of Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldiers
Soldiers were filmed violently assaulting cousin of killed activist, Nizar Banat, in front of his screaming children.
‘In tents again’: Life comes full circle for Afghans expelled from Pakistan
Many Afghans fled to Pakistan after Soviet invasion in 1970s - only to be forcefully returned to a homeland in crisis.
Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy
Experts attribute the current economic downfall to an oligarchy of political elites entrenched in Sheikh Hasina regime.
‘Not just a number’: A protest and a funeral in the West Bank
As Palestinians in the West Bank protest against Israel's war on Gaza, they're facing increasing attacks themselves.
‘A real hell’: The climate refugees of Libya’s floods and regional strife
Libya's city of Derna was already host to migrants — its floods have now created a new generation of climate refugees.
For displaced Palestinians in Syria, Israel war evokes Nakba and solidarity
The war on Gaza echoes the 1948 catastrophe while fortifying the resolve of displaced Palestinians to return home.
‘Like a horror movie’: The men defending their homes in Sudan’s bloody war
As conflict rages between the army and RSF forces, some have refused to flee in a desperate bid to protect their homes.
Will Israel’s ‘humanitarian pauses’ mean much for Gaza? No, say experts
Analysts say the temporary cease in fighting is not only glaringly inadequate but a PR move led by US interests.
In Nigeria, youths seek ‘happy hours’ in laughing gas amid economic woes
Nitrous oxide, once used in clinical practice, is becoming a recreational drug of choice for Nigerian youths.
Gaza’s Christian community faces ‘threat of extinction’ amid Israel war
Israel's assault on Gaza could spell the end of the Christian community's long history in the enclave.
Dream or mirage: Can South Africa’s white-led opposition win in 2024?
South Africa’s key opposition party believes it is the government-in-waiting ahead of the 2024 vote. But analysts doubt.
‘For my daughter’: A hostel owner’s quest to put Tataouine on the map
As young Tunisians migrate, a father tries to bring the world to his city in the hopes his ambitious daughter will stay.
In India, transgender beggars use digital apps to avoid discrimination
The rise in digital transactions has helped marginalised communities like transgender people to manage their finances.
Analysis: How would Israel fare in Gaza’s tunnels?
More Israeli soldiers might die as the invading troops take the battle underground, into the feared Hamas tunnels.
Is landlocked Ethiopia starting another war over ports in Horn of Africa?
Ethiopia's tone on access to a seaport is seen as either a distraction from domestic policy failures or start of a war.