TikTok goes dark for US users ahead of Trump’s inauguration
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Palestinians in Gaza desperate to travel abroad for life-saving treatment
Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive.
Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won’t start until Hamas gives captives’ list
Israeli PM orders army not to begin truce until names are released. Hamas says delay due to 'technical field reasons'.
Trump admin to launch immigration raids on day one amid deportation push
Several large cities are reportedly expected to be hit by Trump's immigration authorities shortly after inauguration.
Yoon supporters storm South Korea court after detention extended
A court in Seoul grants request for an arrest warrant, saying there was 'concern' that Yoon could 'destroy evidence'.
Israel must withdraw from Lebanon by January 26 deadline: President Aoun
Lebanon's new president's comments come after the UN chief called on Israel to end its 'occupation' of southern Lebanon.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: What do we know about the captives held in Gaza?
About 100 Israeli captives, including soldiers and civilians, are still believed to be held in Gaza.
‘Heartbreaking’: At least 70 killed in Nigeria tanker explosion
The death toll likely to go up in the latest tanker explosion in Africa's largest economy amid rising fuel cost.
Houthis to halt Israel, Red Sea attacks if Gaza truce comes into force
Spokesman al-Bukhaiti says Houthis will stop operations in support of Gaza when truce comes into effect on Sunday.
Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s man at the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks?
The real estate magnate and Trump golf partner is said to have played a key role in the deal.
What has Donald Trump promised to do on day one of his second term?
The president-elect takes office on January 20, after a campaign that featured dozens of promises of executive action.
The Women’s March faced controversy and division. Will a rebrand be enough?
In 2017, the Women’s March rallied record crowds to protest Donald Trump’s presidency. This year its aims are different.
Police volunteer found guilty in India doctor rape and murder case
Female doctor's bloodied body was found in a classroom at a state-run college and hospital in Kolkata last August.
Two Iran Supreme Court judges killed in Tehran shooting attack
Assailant kills himself after shooting dead senior justices inside a Supreme Court building in the capital Tehran.
What is ‘Dreams on a Pillow’, the Palestinian game about the Nakba?
The game is based on the events of the 1948 Nakba, referring to the ethnic cleansing of 750,000 Palestinians.
Three killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv
Explosions in Kyiv at dawn as Russian missiles and drones strike the city's busy central district.
Analysis: Russia, Iran strengthen alliance after Syria setback
The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza to take effect on Sunday morning
The Israeli government ratified the agreement early on Saturday morning after meeting for more than six hours.
Palestine’s President Abbas says ready to govern Gaza after ceasefire deal
Palestinian president reiterates call for 'an immediate ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal' from besieged territory.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal: Which Palestinian prisoners could be released?
Thousands of Palestinian prisoners could be released in exchange for Israeli captives as part of the ceasefire deal.