Islamophobia, anti-Semitism rises in EU amid Israel-Hamas war: Official
EU official tasked with combating Islamophobia says Muslims are often wrongly perceived as being involved in violence.
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‘Court’s the fraudster’: What happened at Donald Trump’s fraud testimony?
After twice violating a gag order, Trump aired out his grievances at the witness stand in his civil fraud trial.
As Pakistan deports refugees, tense Afghanistan ties come in sharp focus
Pakistan says most Afghans have left voluntarily, a claim rejected by Kabul which calls Pakistani action 'humiliating'.
In the midst of Israel’s assault, people of Gaza still don’t want the PA
On the streets of the besieged strip, there appears to be little appetite for a Palestinian Authority government.
‘Strategic objectives not achieved’: Has Ukraine’s counteroffensive failed?
Ukraine hoped to unleash punishing counterattacks on Russian troops. Experts explain why the push fell short.
Russia formally pulls out of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Announcing formal exit, Moscow says expansion of US-led NATO had made the pact untenable.
Israel’s nuclear option remark raises ‘huge number of questions’: Russia
Russia's foreign ministry says Israel appeared to have admitted that it has nuclear weapons and is willing to use them.
Gaza has lost 61 percent of jobs due to Israel-Hamas war, UN agency says
International Labour Organization says economic impact of the conflict will reverberate for 'many years to come'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 622
As the war enters its 622nd day, these are the main developments.
Israel continues to attack hospitals in Gaza, killing at least 8
At least eight Palestinians killed and dozens wounded in Israeli attacks on Nasser Medical Complex.
‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade
Front-line workers say methamphetamine pills are being sold for as little as $0.25 each.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war complicates plans for 2024 elections
The Ukrainian president says talk of polls is 'irresponsible' while the country is fighting a Russian invasion.
Palestinians flee massacre as Israel bombs al-Maghazi refugee camp
Israeli fighter jets have targeted refugee camps in Gaza, as the Palestinian death toll from the war exceeds 10,000.
UN chief Guterres urges ceasefire as Gaza becomes ‘graveyard for children’
'The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity,' he said.
Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Mohammadi goes on hunger strike
Concerned over her physical and mental health, Mohammadi's family say they hold gov't responsible for her condition.
Hamas armed wing says it fired 16 rockets at Israel from southern Lebanon
Lebanon branch of Qassam Brigades said the barrage was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Gaza.
In Tunisia, pro-Palestinian fervour used to push for anti-NGO law
Capitalising on deep public anger against Israel and its Western backers, Tunisia is mulling laws to stifle NGOs.
Israeli forces target solar panels at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital
Gaza's largest hospital is near collapse. The latest strike is expected to exacerbate healthcare crisis in enclave.
Donald Trump attacks judge during combative testimony in civil fraud trial
The former US president remains the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination despite numerous legal woes.
Separatist gunmen kill at least 20 in Cameroon
Gunmen attacked before dawn, burning houses as people slept. No group has claimed responsibility.