‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire
The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn't know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.
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At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Hamas releases first three Israeli captives as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
The first phase of the agreement is supposed to last 42 days and see the release of more captives and prisoners.
Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc
Integrating Syria's myriad armed groups into unified command structure is a priority of the new government.
‘Joy beyond measure’: Celebrations in Gaza as long-awaited ceasefire begins
Palestinians in Gaza hail ceasefire as thousands start preparations to return home following 15 months of war.
What to know about Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration
Who will be attending? How does an inauguration work? Will there be protests? We answer these questions and more.
‘Kiss the soil’: Displaced Palestinians return home after Gaza ceasefire
Forcibly displaced Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes after Israel-Hamas ceasefire comes into effect.
ASEAN tells Myanmar military rulers peace should be priority, not election
Myanmar has been in turmoil since 2021 when its military overthrew the government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Which foreign leaders are attending Trump’s inauguration – and who isn’t?
In a break from tradition, US President-elect Donald Trump has invited world leaders and heads of far-right parties.
TikTok goes dark for US users ahead of Trump’s inauguration
The ban follows months of legal battles and heightened scrutiny over the popular app's Chinese ownership.
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.