After a night of air raids, Palestinians in Gaza fear escalation
The Gaza Strip endured a night of bombardment as Israeli fighter jets conducted raids on several sites in the territory.
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N Korea says tested another underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’
Second underwater drone test comes as Pyongyang continues efforts to expand and modernise its weaponry.
US judge withdraws approval for abortion pill during Texas case
Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has placed a temporary stay on the FDA approval for mifepristone, used in medication abortions.
Israel-Palestine: Qatar working to ‘de-escalate situation’
Qatari official says Gulf country in touch with both sides 'in the context of its role as a mediator'.
Lula government struggles to rein in deforestation in Brazil
Preliminary data finds deforestation in the month of March increased 14 percent over the same month last year.
Amid turmoil, Pakistan to launch operation against armed groups
Pakistan is in danger of defaulting on its debt while a bruising political battle is raging between govt and ex-PM Khan.
One killed, several injured in Tel Aviv attack
A 30-year-old Italian man was killed and several others were injured in the incident, authorities say.
US Justice Clarence Thomas responds to unreported luxury travel
The Supreme Court justice says he has 'sought to comply' with rules after ProPublica revealed apparent law violation.
Republicans furious at Biden’s Afghanistan review, Democrats mum
A review released by the White House largely blamed former President Trump for chaotic US pullout from Afghanistan.
Canadian Arctic Snow School hopes to boost climate fight
Researchers hope first-ever ‘Arctic Snow School’ in Nunavut will bolster cooperation, understanding of changing region.
Who fired rockets into Israel from southern Lebanon?
While no group has claimed responsibility, Israel blames the Palestinian group Hamas in Lebanon for barrage of rockets.
Peace talks must have ‘Russian interests, concerns’, says Lavrov
Earlier this week, Moscow said it had no choice but to continue its more than yearlong offensive in Ukraine.
Buenos Aires airport turns into unofficial homeless shelter
With inflation and poverty soaring in Argentina, dozens are taking shelter in the capital city's 'Aeroparque' airport.
Russia charges WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich with spying: Report
State-run TASS news agency says the journalist denied the espionage charge.
Russia-Ukraine war: Rouble tumbles to lowest in a year
Rouble falls to lowest against dollar and euro since April last year in the face of a foreign currency crunch in Moscow.
How teachers and librarians are subverting book bans in the US
Books on race and gender identity are the subject of a record number of book bans in the United States.
US job growth strong in March, unemployment falls to 3.5 percent
The strong job numbers could lead the Fed to continue to raise interest rates.
Saudi-led coalition lifts import restrictions in south Yemen
Saudi-backed government says commercial ships will be allowed to dock directly in southern ports, including Aden.
UAE court dismisses S Africa request to extradite Gupta brothers
The Guptas, arrested in the UAE in 2022, are accused of siphoning state funds using connections with ex-President Zuma.
WHO chief urges China to share information on COVID origins
Global health agency scientists say new Chinese study released this week offered some 'clues' on origins but no answers.