Netanyahu formally tasked with forming Israel’s new government
The veteran politician comes back with what is expected to be the country's most right-wing coalition.
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Police, media return to Kherson after Russian retreat
Ukrainian authorities make fast but cautious efforts for Kherson to become liveable after months of Russian occupation.
Southeast Asian leaders call for unity amid global tensions
Countries eye strained ties between the US and China with major international summits in the Asia-Pacific region
Biden to meet Xi, discuss ‘most important things’ for US, China
The US president says Washington's lines of communication with Beijing will stay open to prevent conflict.
Iranian who inspired The Terminal film dies at Paris airport
Mehran Karimi Nasseri, 76, lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years and died of a heart attack in Terminal 2F.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 263
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 263rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Zelenskyy says Russia destroyed Kherson’s critical infrastructure
Ukraine's president says communications, water, heat, electricity have been disrupted as Russians left the city.
Putin, Raisi discuss deepening ties between Russia and Iran
The two leaders are strengthening ties as they face increasing discontent at home and isolation from the West.
Ethiopia’s rival sides agree on humanitarian access for Tigray
The sides agree to move to end the humanitarian crisis in the region days after signing of a November 2 peace deal.
COP27 protesters call for climate reparations, human rights
Demonstrators call for the release of political prisoners, chanting 'no climate justice without human rights'.
Two more French citizens held in Iran, foreign minister confirms
France demands immediate release of the latest detainees, along with the five others who were previously arrested.
Killers of ex-Indian PM Rajiv Gandhi walk free after court order
Convicts are released citing their 'satisfactory conduct' in prison and the three decades they have already served.
At least 21 killed in Egypt minibus crash
Health official says three chidren among those killed when a minibus overturned on a highway and fell into a canal.
Iran pushes back against protest scrutiny at the UN
The first UN Human Rights Council special meeting on Iran appears to be moving forward despite warnings by Tehran.
Banksy artworks appear on destroyed buildings in Ukraine
Anonymous street artist Banksy appears to confirm he is behind street art in a suburn of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
‘Kherson ours’: Ukraine celebrates after Russian retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Kherson 'ours' after Russian troops withdrew from the city.
DR Congo: Kenyan peacekeepers arrive in North Kivu
Two planes carrying dozens of Kenyan troops touch down in Goma as part of a regional peacekeeping mission.
UN’s Guterres urges Myanmar military gov’t to return to democracy
UN chief calls the situation in Myanmar an 'unending nightmare' for citizens and a threat to the security of the region.
Bahrain votes in parliamentary elections
More than 500 candidates are running for 40 parliamentary and 30 municipal seats, including 94 women.
‘Weaponised app’: Is Egypt spying on COP27 delegates’ phones?
Security analysts warn Egypt's 'highly intrusive' app for Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks can monitor communications.