Russia, China, Ukraine, Africa: What’s on the G7 agenda in Italy?
From frozen Russian assets to growing West-China tensions, leading advanced economies have thorny issues to tackle.
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Hezbollah fires nearly 100 rockets at Israel after senior commander killed
The military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with both saying they are prepared for war.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7
Thorny issues remain as Washington tries to overcome scepticism in Western capitals.
UN-backed commission accuses Israel and Palestinian groups of war crimes
The COI also says Israel is guilty of crimes against humanity, but Israel rejects 'anti-Israeli discrimination'.
At least 41 dead in fire at building housing workers in Kuwait
Fire erupts in building in southern Mangaf district, an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait.
Russian vessels conduct missile drills in Atlantic on way to Cuba
The frigate and submarine are part of a four-strong fleet that is due to arrive in Cuba on Wednesday.
Peace eludes India’s Manipur even after defeating BJP over ethnic violence
In riot-hit state, hopes of change following the governing party's defeat are shortlived as deadly clashes continue.
When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2024?
This year, based on the moon sighting, Hajj will start on June 14, with Eid al-Adha being celebrated on June 16.
Russia and Belarus begin second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
Moscow says the exercises are a response to 'daily provocations' from the United States and its European allies.
France’s Republicans leader wants to form ‘alliance’ with Le Pen’s NR
Republicans party chairman Eric Ciotti urges country-wide alliance with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally.
How a teenager’s death drew attention to human rights concerns in Ecuador
Human rights organisations warn Carlos Javier Vega’s death could amount to an extrajudicial killing by the military.
Hunter Biden found guilty on all three charges in gun case
US president's son convicted by jury for lying about his use of illegal drugs when he bought a gun.
Blinken meets with Israeli opposition leaders amid Gaza truce push
US top diplomat pledges additional aid to Palestinians, says Hamas is the hurdle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
Will Israel accept the new UN Gaza ceasefire resolution?
While Hamas welcomed the ceasefire resolution passed in UNSC, Israel seems determined to continue the war in Gaza.
More than 10 million displaced in war-torn Sudan, IOM says
UN says 7.26 million people fled since war began in April 2023, with 2.83 million already displaced by previous wars.
Israeli killings of Gaza civilians during raid may be war crimes: UN
Palestinian officials say Israeli forces killed 274 people during the operation to rescue four captives held in Gaza.
Nuseirat, anatomy of Israel’s massacre in Gaza
How was the killing of nearly 300 people justified in the name of extracting four?
At least 49 dead, 140 missing in migrant boat sinking off Yemen: UN
Refugees and migrants are increasingly taking the dangerous route despite instability in Yemen and fallout of Gaza war.
Ukraine seeks air defence boost to protect battered energy grid
President Zelenskyy says Russia has destroyed half of his country's power production capacity.
Taiwan arrests former Chinese navy captain over illegal speedboat arrival
The 60-year-old claimed he wished to defect, but Taiwanese officials suspect espionage.