Israel’s opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to resign over Hamas attack
Yair Lapid says the country has lost confidence in Netanyahu's leadership after the security failure on October 7.
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Pakistan and IMF reach deal for releasing $700m from $3bn bailout package
The much-awaited deal with the global lender is meant to save the cash-strapped country from default.
US Capitol police clash with protesters calling for Gaza war ceasefire
Police use pepper spray and fire projectiles with chemical irritants on 'non-violent' protesters in Washington, DC.
Spain election drama: Sanchez wins backing for new term after Catalan deal
Socialist Spanish politician wins backing to be PM again, after a controversial agreement with Catalan separatists.
What has Israel ‘found’ in Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital?
The Israeli military claims it has found rifles, grenades and military vests — but so far, no Hamas command centre.
‘Terrifying’: Death and despair continue in Gaza as Israeli attacks rage on
Israeli forces raided al-Shifa Hospital in the north, while continuing bombardments in the south and central regions.
More than 50 UK Labour MPs break ranks to vote for Gaza ceasefire
A group of 56 Labour lawmakers go against the party line to officially urge a truce in Israel's war in Gaza.
Israel raids Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital for second day
Israeli troops enter the medical complex from the south, reportedly destroying a wall and interrogating medical workers.
Fire at coal mining company offices kills 25 people in China
The blaze appears to have started in a building containing offices and dormitories in Luliang city of Shanxi province.
‘Very significant’: Biden-Xi meet could help lower tensions, say analysts
China and the US will want to manage their differences as they each battle other challenges, according to analysts.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 41
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 41st day, these are the main developments.
Madagascar kicks off presidential polls amid calls for boycott
Ten opposition candidates are calling for a boycott, accusing the incumbent president of an 'institutional coup'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 631
As the war enters its 631st day, these are the main developments.
UN Security Council adopts resolution for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
The 15-member body approved the Malta-sponsored draft after four failed attempts to respond to Israel-Hamas war.
Biden hails ‘real progress’ after four hours of talks with China’s Xi
Leaders of US and China agree to resumption of military-to-military communication amid efforts to stabilise ties.
Iran advances nuclear enrichment while still barring inspectors: IAEA
Watchdog says stonewalling of inspectors 'extreme and unjustified' as stockpile reaches 22 times the nuclear deal limit.
US ‘did not give OK’ for Israeli raid of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
Palestinian authorities in Gaza reject Israeli claims that weapons were found in raid on al-Shifa Hospital.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israel a ‘terror state’, criticises the West
Turkish president sharpens criticism of Israel and its allies, calls for Israeli officials to be tried for war crimes.
Will Xi and Biden mend US-China relations at the APEC summit?
Xi aims to revive investments in sluggish Chinese economy while Biden looks to keep temperatures 'low' in Asia-Pacific.
UN says greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit record high in 2022
Leader of UN's meteorological agency says the world is still 'heading in the wrong direction' and must cut fossil fuels.