Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk as war casualties mount
Ukrainian forces have been launching counteroffensives in Kursk in an effort to hold on to seized territory.
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‘I refuse a cheap death’: Israel kills Palestinian journalist in Gaza
Israel kills Mohammad Hijazi, taking the number of media workers killed by Israel in Gaza since October 2023 to 220.
Israeli forces kill 200 in three days in Gaza, overwhelming hospitals
Although Israel claims it is targeting Hamas fighters, most of the victims are women and children.
Mukesh Chandrakar: Indian media bodies seek probe into murder of journalist
Three arrested after Mukesh Chandrakar's body found on January 3 in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur stuffed in a septic tank.
Winter storm hammers eastern US; over 60 million face blizzard conditions
At least 62 million people are in the path of the storm as state of emergency declared in several US states.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani arrives in Qatar for talks
Asaad al-Shaibani's visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states.
Palestinian Authority suppresses criticism of Jenin operation in West Bank
The PA's ban on Al Jazeera is part of a broader crackdown on those criticising its operation in the Jenin camp.
Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week
Authorities say flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,046
Here are the key developments on the 1,046th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why is Honduras threatening to expel US troops?
Honduras' threat to reconsider military ties marks a significant moment in Latin American ties with the US, say experts.
Austrian chancellor to resign after coalition talks collapse
Nehammer says his People's Party would not support measures that it believes would harm the economy or new taxes.
Biden notifies US Congress of planned $8bn arms sales to Israel: Reports
Package to include precision-guided munitions, artillery shells and air-to-air missiles, according to US media reports.
Russia promises retaliation after saying Ukraine fired US-supplied missiles
Outgoing US President Joe Biden has authorised Kyiv to use the long-range weapons against Russia.
World’s oldest person dies in Japan aged 116
Tomiko Itooka died on December 29 at a care home in Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture, in central Japan.
Rival camps protest in South Korea as authorities press for Yoon’s arrest
Prosecutors ask acting president to order security forces to comply with arrest warrant for impeached leader Yoon.
Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China?
The latest development in a growing trend for 'military boardgames' gives players the chance to 'defend' Taiwan.
Israeli forces kill teenager amid intensified raids in occupied West Bank
Military installs snipers on rooftops surrounding Balata camp during fierce raid that killed Muhammad Medhat Amin Amer.
Fire at market in northern China kills at least eight people and injures 15
Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at a busy market in the city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province.
New Orleans attacker: How false claims about the suspect spread
A Fox News report fuelled the spread of misinformation online - including a claim the suspect was an illegal immigrant.
Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’
War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.