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Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group
‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
Why is Musk calling for a new America Party over Trump’s Beautiful Bill?
Elon Musk has threatened to form a new political party as the US Senate debates Trump's 'big beautiful bill'.
Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023
Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has also killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Aftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe
Israeli air raids kill 95 in Gaza, including 39 at a crowded cafe, with a journalist among the victims.
Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown
Tblisi court sentences opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months and bans him from holding office for two years.
Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying?
After ethnic Azeri suspects died during apparently violent raids in a Russian city, Baku has lashed out at Moscow.
Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?
Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.
Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho killings to avoid execution
Shanon Gray, a lawyer representing the family of one of the victims, says relatives are furious about the plea deal.
Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets
Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office announces investigation after charges of 'openly insulting religious values'.
Trump formally orders lifting of Syria sanctions
US Treasury says it removed 518 Syrian individuals and entities from its list of sanctions after president's decree.
Obama, Bush decry ‘travesty’ of Trump’s gutting of USAID on its last day
The former US presidents said the dismantling of USAID was a 'mistake' on the last day of the agency's operations.
Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison
Sonia Dhamani, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, has criticised him for practices against refugees and migrants.
Mamdani’s New York victory sparks Islamophobic backlash in US
Advocates say attacks targeting mayoral candidate's Muslim identity show Islamophobia remains tolerated in US politics.
Mexican authorities find 20 bodies, some decapitated, in Sinaloa state
Incident is latest in months of intense violence between rival drug cartel members.
How can Iranians rebuild while crackdowns intensify?
How are Iranians rebuilding after attacks from Israel and the US?
UK police say pro-Palestine performances at Glastonbury subject to probe
Move comes after rap-punk duo Bob Vylan and Kneecap lead crowds in chants calling for a 'Free Palestine'.
Iran hardens stance against IAEA and its chief in wake of US-Israel attacks
Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict.
‘Coming back with nothing’: Inside the reverse migration away from the US
Hardline immigration policies under US President Donald Trump have forced some migrants to abandon their American dream.
Days of heavy Pakistan rains, floods kill 46, including 13 from one family
Authorities say forecasters cannot rule out a repeat of extreme weather like the devastating floods of 2022.