Gaza telecom companies warn of coming blackout
Paltel and Jawwal say data centres and switches in besieged Gaza gradually shutting down amid fuel shortages.
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Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7
Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier's resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.
Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on
EU considers massive military and state aid packages as Ukraine claims 10,000 Russian troops killed in Avdiivka assault.
S Africa: World must urge Israel to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
Top diplomat Nalendi Pandor says she sees 'very clear similarities' between Israel's occupation and system of apartheid.
For 20 years, this AIDS relief plan enjoyed broad US support. What changed?
Credited with saving 25 million lives, the AIDS programme PEPFAR now faces an uncertain future in a divided US Congress.
DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria
Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.
Why is Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital so important for the Israeli army?
Largest hospital in the besieged enclave already faced shortages before Israeli forces blew up its medicine warehouse.
France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s al-Assad
The warrant charges Syria’s president with complicity in 'crimes against humanity and complicity in war crimes'.
‘Informed solidarity’: Why thousands hit Kerala streets for Palestinians
The southern Indian state's political parties, activists and Muslim groups hold rallies and events, demanding ceasefire.
Israel’s raid on al-Shifa Hospital: Here’s what you should know
Thousands of people, including patients, are trapped inside Gaza's largest hospital amid deadly Israeli siege.
What’s at stake in Madagascar’s upcoming presidential election?
The impoverished country goes to the polls on Thursday after weeks of protests over alleged electoral irregularities.
Two months after flood in Libya’s Derna, mental anguish still takes lives
The damage left behind is more than physical as people mourn lost loved ones and deal with their own trauma.
Court rules UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda unlawful
The scheme, viewed as vital for the government's political fortunes, could put asylum seekers at risk, the court said.
Sri Lanka top court finds Rajapaksa brothers guilty of economic crisis
Symbolic ruling says the powerful brothers - including two ex-presidents - triggered island's worst financial crisis.
As Israel’s war on Gaza rages, humanitarian crisis worsens
Health, sanitation, water and food services near breaking point as fighting intensifies.
At least 30 killed, dozens injured in Kashmir bus accident
The accident took place on a remote mountain road in Doda area, about 200km southeast of Srinagar city.
US and China agree to resume stalled cooperation on climate crisis
World's biggest polluters agree to work together on curbing methane and plastic pollution ahead of COP28 climate summit.
Canada’s Justin Trudeau tells Israel to end ‘killing of babies’
Israel's Netanyahu lashes out after Justin Trudeau urged 'restraint' in Gaza.
China’s Xi to meet Biden: What’s the agenda, will Gaza war be discussed?
Security and trade to dominate the agenda of the first meeting between President Biden and China's Xi in six years.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 40
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 40th day, these are the main developments.