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.
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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.
South Koreans freed from Cambodian scam centres return home under arrest
South Korea has banned citizens from going to parts of Cambodia amid growing concerns over the country's scam industry.
Lebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail
Hannibal Gaddafi, youngest son of Muammar Gaddafi, has been held for nearly a decade without trial in Lebanon.
Trump administration furloughs nuclear weapons agency staff due to shutdown
About 1,400 workers will be cut from the agency, which is responsible for overseeing the US nuclear weapons stockpile.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,332
Here are the key events from day 1,332 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump commutes sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos
George Santos, serving a prison term on charges of fraud and identity theft, had been held in solitary confinement.
US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022.
Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest
Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back
The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.