South African ‘hostage’ miners emerge from underground amid union dispute
Rival unions claim the miners were either held hostage or protesting.
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Outrage at Israel’s US, European allies grows after Gaza hospital blast
Widespread protests across the Arab world may signal growing disillusionment with the US and other Israeli allies.
Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad chiefs discuss route to ‘victory’ on Israel
Hezbollah has had near-daily exchanges of fire with Israeli forces along the border since the Gaza war erupted.
Russia prepares to withdraw from nuclear test ban treaty
The bill to revoke ratification of landmark ban on nuclear weapons testing now needs final approval by President Putin.
Israel air raids kill eight soldiers in southern Syria: State media
Israel's army says the attack from the occupied Golan Heights is a response to earlier rocket fire from Deraa.
Israel-Hamas war affecting regional economies, warns IMF head
Kristalina Georgieva said the war on Gaza has caused 'more jitters' in an already anxious world.
Pro-Israel rallies allowed in India but Palestine solidarity sees crackdown
India, the first non-Arab country to recognise the PLO, is now seen closer to Israel and its biggest benefactor, the US.
Israeli air raids flatten homes, kill dozens at a time in southern Gaza
Health officials and witnesses say residential buildings have been reduced to rubble in Rafah and Khan Younis.
Finland says Chinese vessel’s broken anchor caused Balticconnector damage
Police say they believe damage to the Balticconnector gas pipeline was caused by Newnew Polar Bear's dislodged anchor.
Israel to refuse visas to UN officials after Guterres speech on Gaza war
Protesting the UN chief's criticism, Israel's envoy says 'the time has come to teach them a lesson'.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 19
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 19th day, these are the main developments.
Why Israel’s ban on fuel to Gaza isn’t about stopping Hamas
Israel says Gaza can't have fuel because it has military uses. But the delivery system is tamper-proof, so why refuse?
‘Wake-up call’ for EU as report reveals spike in anti-Black racism
Calling the findings 'shocking and shameful,' the European Agency for Fundamental Rights has demanded action.
Indonesia’s Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Defence minister and former general, whose running mate is the incumbent president's son, is leading opinion polls.
Child casualties in Gaza a ‘stain on our conscience’: UNICEF
The UN agency calls for full humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip where 50% of the population is below 18 years of age.
At least five killed in Israeli raids in occupied West Bank: Ministry
More than 100 West Bank Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Hamas's attack on October 7 prompted Israeli response.
Hong Kong to introduce own national security law in 2024
The move follows Beijing's move to impose a national security law following the 2019 mass protests for democracy.
China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report
Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China's arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as latest US House Speaker candidate
Johnson, from Louisiana, is the fourth hopeful for the job amid continued in-fighting among Republicans.
US resists ceasefire call in UN Security Council debate on Israel-Gaza war
First open debate on conflict hears repeated calls for immediate ceasefire amid humanitarian crisis in Gaza.