‘Like a prison’: The Palestinians in Hebron living under Israeli lockdown
In Hebron’s H2, 700 Israeli settlers get military protection while 35,000 Palestinians can be shot if they step outside.
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Nepal calls off search and rescue to focus on earthquake relief efforts
At least 157 people have been killed in a devastating earthquake in the remote Jajarkot area of the Himalayan country.
Tens of thousands march across the world for Gaza ceasefire
People march in solidarity with Palestine in the US, Indonesia and Pakistan demanding an end to the war.
Afghan opium poppy cultivation plunges by 95 percent under Taliban: UN
The restriction on poppy cultivation has decimated a key trade for hundreds of thousands of farmers and labourers.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 30
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its 30th day, these are the main developments.
Abbas joins Arab leaders in calling for Gaza truce in meeting with Blinken
US secretary of state meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah as mounting Gaza toll angers Arabs.
In Israel’s Eilat, residents fear war from the north and south
People who have evacuated to the southern Israeli port hunker down and wait for war to reach them.
Singapore’s Lee Hsien Loong says he will step down as early as next year
Singaporean leader says he will hand the reins to deputy Lawrence Wong as soon as November 2024.
Analysis: Israel’s ground war in Gaza could get much bloodier
The bloodier, and likely more protracted stage of the war, will likely include Israeli forays into Hamas tunnels.
Israel bombs al-Maghazi refugee camp, killing dozens, Gaza officials say
Bombing comes days after air raids on Jabalia and Bureij refugee camps that officials say killed more than 200 people.
‘Biden, you can’t hide’: Tens of thousands march in US for Gaza ceasefire
Large demonstration in Washington, DC expresses anger at President Joe Biden's unwavering support for Israel.
Hamburg airport closed after armed man breaches security
The attacker drove a car through a barrier and fired shots in the air; all flights were cancelled.
Protests in Israel target Netanyahu over release of captives
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv over the government's handling of the crisis.
Ukraine military says it hit Zalyv shipyard in Russian-annexed Crimea
Crimea's Russian-installed chief says downed missile fragments had hit a dry dock and that there were no casualties.
Protesters rally around the world demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
'In our thousands, in our millions, we are all Palestinian', thousands demonstrate in Washington, London, Berlin, Dakar.
Iranians march for Gaza on anniversary of US embassy takeover
They called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and pledged to stand by Palestine 'until final victory'.
Guinea’s escaped ex-military leader recaptured, back in jail, says lawyer
It was unclear if Camara escaped of his own free will, but the army described the operation as attempted sabotage.
Blinken reaffirms US support for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
The top US diplomat's stance is at odds with that of Arab states who are calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza, striking schools, hospitals and mosques
The civilian casualties have spiraled with a UN school-turned-shelter and hospitals targeted.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy denies war with Russia at ‘stalemate’
Ukrainian leader says war between Israel and Hamas has drawn attention away from them, adding that is 'Russia's goal'.