Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha
South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.
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Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire
The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,333
Here are the key events from day 1,333 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Bosnia’s Republika Srpska installs temporary president as Dodik steps aside
Bosnia’s Serb entity names an interim president after separatist Milorad Dodik is barred from politics by a state court.
Trump says US will repatriate survivors of ‘submarine’ attack
US leader says suspected drug traffickers to be sent to their home countries of Ecuador and Colombia.
UK military says ship ablaze after being struck off coast of Yemen
Cameroon-flagged tanker issues distress call about 60 nautical miles (110km) south of Yemen's Ahwar in Gulf of Aden.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant repairs begin in Ukraine as ceasefire zones set
The plant's last external lines were severed in September in attacks that Russia and Ukraine blame on each other.
Dozens injured, heavy security in Kenya as Odinga mourned before burial
The final public viewing event in the western city of Kisumu has been preceded by deaths and injuries on previous days.
Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires
Iran also expresses commitment to diplomacy as landmark 10-year nuclear deal with Western powers officially ends.
Palestinian detainee relays how torture in Israeli prison made him blind
Mahmoud Abu Foul, taken from northern Gaza, says he lost his sight due to severe torture in an Israeli prison.
Trump torpedoes international deal to reduce shipping emissions
The International Maritime Organization delays vote on reducing pollution in shipping after Trump threatens sanctions.
China Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India after five-year freeze
Commercial flights between the countries to restart as diplomatic thaw eases tensions over border clashes.
Israel kills 11 Palestinian family members in Gaza’s deadliest truce breach
Strike on civilian vehicle by Israeli military marks deadliest violation of eight-day ceasefire with Hamas.
US court bars Israeli spyware firm from targeting WhatsApp users
Judge rules Israeli firm NSO caused 'irreparable harm', but said an earlier award of $168m in damages was 'excessive'.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of breaking truce as 10 killed in air attacks
Pakistani and Afghan officials will hold crisis talks in Doha, Qatar on Saturday as violence continues despite truce.
Thousands evacuate Philippine coast as Tropical Storm Fengshen approaches
The country is hit by some 20 storms and typhoons a year, striking disaster-prone areas where millions live in poverty.
LIVE: Israel releases Palestinian bodies to Gaza as part of ceasefire deal
Many of the 135 bodies returned since ceasefire show signs of torture and even execution at the hands of Israeli army.
What we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel
Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, as well as the bodies handed over, highlight alleged Israeli abuse.
China expels top military commanders in latest anticorruption purge
The announcement comes just days before the Communist Party's powerful Central Committee meets in Beijing.
Does each boat strike off the coast of Venezuela save 25,000 US lives?
Trump administration provides no evidence, making drug-related life-saving claims from boat strikes unverifiable.