China announces new military exercises near Taiwan
Chinese military announces new round of drills, keeping up pressure on Taiwan's defences over Nancy Pelosi's visit.
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Chad military gov’t, opposition groups sign peace deal in Qatar
At least 40 groups sign deal with gov't to launch national reconciliation dialogue, but main rebels refuse to take part.
Photos: India police break up Muharram processions in Kashmir
Some main Muharram processions have been banned in Indian-administered Kashmir since armed rebellion broke out in 1989.
Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine to 3 days as city’s image slumps
Announcement comes amid mounting frustration with international financial centre's isolation as world lives with COVID.
Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s president
Gustavo Petro takes office promising to achieve peace with armed groups and fight inequality and climate change.
China’s casino hub orders testing days after easing COVID curbs
Macau tells 700,000 residents to undergo testing after man tests positive after travelling to neighbouring city.
Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad declare truce in Gaza
Egypt-brokered truce holding in Gaza after three days of Israeli bombardment that killed at least 44 Palestinians.
US Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs
Estimated $430bn economic package aims to slow climate change, control medicine costs, and raise corporate taxes.
‘Right direction’: Iran nuclear officials optimistic on deal
Negotiators from Iran, US, EU resumed indirect talks over Tehran's nuclear deal after a months-long standstill.
‘Blood, body parts, screams’: Gaza reels after Israeli strikes
Traumatised people of Gaza's Rafah refugee camp recount the horrors of Israel's 'targeted killing' of PIJ commander.
UN special rapporteur says Israeli strikes on Gaza are ‘illegal’
Francesca Albanez calls on the United Nations to investigate whether Israel has breached international law.
Timeline: Israel’s attacks on Gaza since 2005
This is the latest assault by Israel on Gaza since the 11-day war in May 2021 killed hundreds.
The Gaza Strip explained in maps
The Gaza Strip has been under an Israeli-imposed land, sea and air blockade for the past 15 years.
Four cargo ships sail from Ukraine: Turkish, Ukrainian officials
The UN and Turkey brokered a deal to unblock Ukraine's ports last month after UN warnings of famine.
Israel’s assault on Gaza: What we know so far
At least 31 people killed so far in attacks on Gaza, in the worst flare-up since the last major attack in May 2021.
Several firefighters missing after blaze in Cuban oil facility
One dead, 121 people injured after a lightning strike set off fire at an oil storage depot in Matanzas, authorities say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 165
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 165th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Children killed as Israel bombards Gaza
Six children and four women were among 29 dead in the latest Israeli attack on the besieged Palestinian enclave.
China, Taiwan play high-seas ‘cat and mouse’ as drills wrap up
China is set to conclude the unprecedented military exercises it launched in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Ivory Coast president pardons predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo
Alassane Ouattara says he pardoned his longtime rival to boost 'social cohesion' in Ivory Coast.