Hong Kong drenched and battered by weakening Typhoon Koinu
Schools closed as city issues second 'black' rain warning - its highest - in a month amid torrential rain, strong winds.
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UN Security Council meets on Gaza-Israel, but fails to agree on statement
US pushes for harsh condemnation of Hamas but fails to achieve the consensus necessary for a statement.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 593
As the war enters its 593rd day, these are the main developments.
US to hike military aid, send military ships and aircraft closer to Israel
Hamas has labelled the US announcement to send warships closer to Israel as 'aggression' against Palestinians.
No place for Gaza residents to flee after Israel declares war, bombs homes
Residential buildings in besieged strip bombed by Israel forces, killing hundreds, after Hamas's unprecedented attack.
People in quake-hit Afghanistan use shovels, bare hands to pull out victims
More than 2,000 dead as search continues for those trapped under debris after magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits the nation.
Tel Aviv’s residents start venturing out
The Israeli city wakes up from its shock and confusion, making timid efforts to confront a new reality.
Photos: Looking for the dead and wounded as Afghanistan quakes kill 2,000
Villages are flattened and bodies trapped under collapsed houses as locals and rescue workers dig out victims.
Israel declares state of war, attacks on Gaza intensify
At least 600 Israelis and 370 Palestinians dead and thousands more wounded as fighting rages.
Four stories you may have missed amid Israel-Hamas war
Deadly India floods and Tibet avalanche, message from COP28 head, and landmark caste discrimination bill vetoed in US.
By sea, by land: Desperate refugees still transit Morocco to get to Europe
A month after an earthquake killed nearly 3,000 people, the stream of refugees transiting Morocco to Europe continues.
Powerful earthquakes kill 2,053 people in Afghanistan. Here is what to know
Authorities say 9,240 people are injured and 1,320 houses damaged or destroyed.
Why are so many Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails?
One in five Palestinians spends time in Israel jails. Hamas says it wants to exchange captured Israelis for them.
The people vying for Liberia’s presidency on October 10
President George Weah, who is seeking a second six-year term, is up against 19 other candidates, on Tuesday.
What is Hamas? A simple guide to the armed Palestinian group
The group's audacious Saturday attack on Israel has triggered a bloody bombing campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli lawmaker blames pogroms against Palestinians for ‘terrible’ attacks
Ofer Cassif says he warned the situation would 'erupt' if Israel did not change its treatment of Palestinians.
Israeli strikes flatten buildings, mosques in Gaza
Death toll rises to 313 in Gaza, with close to 2,000 wounded, as tensions continue to escalate on the second day.
Egyptian policeman kills Israeli tourists in Alexandria: Reports
Two Israelis and an Egyptian killed in firing by a policeman in the Mediterranean city, according to media reports.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire raising regional tensions
Tel Aviv says it hit a Hezbollah post in Lebanon, while armed group says it launched rockets at three Israeli positions.
Israel-Hamas conflict: List of key events, day 2 after surprise attack
As the conflict between Israel and Palestine reaches its second day, these are the main developments.