ELN rebel group denies ceasefire with Colombian government
President Petro has asserted that five armed groups, including the ELN, committed to six months of peace through June.
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As winter chill sets in, Delhi’s homeless struggle to stay warm
Tens of thousands of the unhoused in India’s capital struggle to find shelter as temperatures fall.
US House fails to elect new speaker in first rounds of voting
Kevin McCarthy falls short of majority in Republican-controlled chamber as he faces opposition from far-right members.
Pakistan to close malls, markets early due to economic crisis
Pakistan's defence minister says shops to shut down by 8:30pm and restaurants by 10pm under new energy-saving plan.
Iran vows to avenge Qassem Soleimani’s killing three years ago
Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad on January 3, 2020.
Bulgaria signs long-term agreement to use Turkish gas terminals
Bulgaria will have access to Turkey's LNG terminals and transit network to secure alternatives to Russian gas.
As fighting continues, a Mariupol survivor rebuilds life in Kyiv
Ulvi Zulfili fled one war as a child and found a new home in Ukraine, only to have to flee again - and barely survive.
What we know about Ukraine’s attack in Makiivka
On New Year's Day, Ukrainian forces targeted barracks in one of the deadliest attacks on Russia since the war began.
Iran indicts two French nationals for spying
Iranian authorities accuse the unnamed French citizens of spying and colluding against national security.
Tanzania’s President Hassan lifts 6-yr ban on opposition rallies
Her predecessor John Magafuli banned political rallies by opposition groups in the country in 2016.
Rising prices behind bars hammer imprisoned people in the US
Inflation in US economy has translated to added costs for imprisoned individuals and the families who support them.
Nigeria to pay extra $4bn if loan-bond swap is denied: Buhari
Some lawmakers had questioned the plan to convert $53bn in central bank overdrafts into 40-year bonds.
Afghanistan used to launch attacks on Pakistan: Defence minister
Pakistan says no country will be allowed to shelter armed groups staging attacks against it as Kabul reject the charges.
UK rail workers resume strike action as negotiations stall again
More sectors to join industrial action as workers demand a living wage that allows them to cope with surging inflation.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa: Why was it seen as provocative?
The far-right Israeli national security minister was warned that his move could spark violence - by Israel's former PM.
Burkina Faso officials say 28 people found shot dead
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of 28 people whose bodies were discovered on December 30-31.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem
Adam Ayyad, 15, was killed during an Israeli army raid on the Dheisheh refugee camp in Bethlehem.
After 44 years, London’s first Arabic bookshop closes down
Al-Saqi Books represented a treasure trove of literary works for Arab expatriates in London and visitors alike.
China blasts ‘unacceptable’ COVID curbs on travellers
The US, Canada, Japan and France are among more than a dozen countries that have put curbs on travellers from China.
Two children killed in Kashmir blast day after four gunned down
Five-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl die in the blast a day after four people were gunned down by suspected rebels.