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.
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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.
Kenya’s presidential candidates hold final rallies on election eve
Raila Odinga and William Ruto adopted different styles to sway the undecided and rally their base ahead of Tuesday vote.
Six Palestinian children killed as Israel attacks Gaza
Children among 24 people killed in Gaza as Israeli military attacks the Palestinian coastal enclave for a second day.
Will fighting in Gaza trigger a wider war?
Israel launches air strikes after arresting Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander.
Israel will ‘pay a heavy price’ after Gaza attack, Iran warns
Head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tells Islamic Jihad leader 'we are with you on this path until the end'.
Gaza attack: What is the Palestinian Islamic Jihad?
Palestinian Islamic Jihad was founded in 1981 with the aim of establishing a Palestinian state in occupied territories.
Heatwaves scorch Iraq as protracted political crisis grinds on
Temperatures have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius in Baghdad on an almost daily basis amid heated political crisis.
Israeli jets pound Gaza in second day of attacks
More homes are flattened, and Gaza's sole power plant shuts down after running out of fuel.
UN chief warns nuclear weapons are ‘loaded gun’ for humanity
UN secretary-general warns at Hiroshima memorial of risks posed by crises in Ukraine, Middle East and Korean peninsula.
The ‘deep state’ conspiracy theory tainting Kenya’s elections
The phrase 'deep state' has been used to suggest a behind-the-scenes involvement of the state in the 2022 elections.
Blinken chides China’s ‘irresponsible’ cut in US communication
US secretary of state says China's cessation of cooperation in key areas would punish world, not just Washington.
Taiwan accuses China of ‘simulating’ invasion as drills continue
Multiple Chinese ships and aircraft seen in Taiwan Strait, as Beijing ratchets up pressure after Nancy Pelosi visit.
Myanmar generals banned from ASEAN until peace plan progress
Foreign ministers express disappointment at military administration's failure to implement crisis plan.
Alex Jones ordered to pay $45m in damages over Sandy Hook lies
US conspiracy theorist had claimed the school shooting, in which 20 children died, was a hoax.