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Israeli attacks target Palestinians across Gaza amid ceasefire talks
World Food Programme condemns Israeli forces for firing at one of its convoys in Gaza in 'unacceptable' incident.
How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition?
Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country's frail transition.
US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger
The lawsuit alleges US President Joe Biden violated the companies' right to a fair merger review.
Venezuela announces the release of 146 election protesters from prison
The Maduro government says it has released a total of 1,515 people detained during its post-election crackdown.
US top doctor wants cancer warning on alcohol: What does the science say?
The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels in the last 35 years.
Turkiye says Kurdish-led armed groups in Syria will be ‘eliminated’
FM Hakan Fidan says only 'a matter of time before YPG is eliminated' in Syria, urges West to cease supporting group.
Why has Justin Trudeau resigned – and what’s next for Canada?
After spats with allies, pressure from Donald Trump and falling poll numbers, Trudeau has decided to call it quits.
Three Israelis killed in shooting attack in occupied West Bank
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinian communities in West Bank should look like Gaza's 'Jabalia'.
Pakistan Taliban threatens military-run businesses amid rising violence
The threat marks an escalation in the group's fight against the Pakistani military, warn analysts.
UK Prime Minister Starmer slams ‘lies’ after Musk tirade
Starmer defends record after billionaire Musk attacks him and other Labour figures over handling of child rape cases.
Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India
Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.
Indonesia kicks off first free meal programme for children, pregnant women
By 2029 the programme hopes to reach 82.9 million people in efforts to counter malnutrition.
What is a polar vortex, the weather event causing winter storms in the US?
The expanding of the polar vortex - an area of cold air around the Arctic - southwards is causing cold spells in the US.
South Korea authorities seek extension of warrant to arrest impeached Yoon
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has defiantly refused questioning over a bungled martial law decree last month.
Palestinian Authority shuts down several Al Jazeera digital platforms
The decision came after the PA closed Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank last week.
Russians in Kursk region ‘shaken’ as Ukraine launches new offensive
Fighting intensifies months after Zelenskyy hinted that holding territory in Kursk could embolden his plans for victory.
Malaysia court grants jailed ex-PM Najib access to house arrest decree
Three-member bench rules 2-1 to grant Najib Razak's appeal to use the decree to argue his case before the High Court.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,047
Here are the key developments on the 1,047th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea fires missile as Blinken meets South Korean officials
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok in Seoul.