US pressure could derail ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
Court faces pressure after chief prosecutor announces he is seeking to arrest Israeli leaders for actions in Gaza.
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India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens
Police file culpable homicide charges, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against factory owners.
China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’
The People's Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island.
The battle for Delhi: Will Modi’s BJP pass its bellwether election test?
The BJP has won Delhi in all but two national elections since 1989. This time, its two biggest rivals have teamed up.
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?
Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island's democracy.
US restricts visas for Georgia over ‘foreign agent’ bill
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says measures will target individuals responsible for undermining democracy.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819
As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments.
Israeli forces kill dozens of Palestinians in strikes across Gaza Strip
The attacks come as Israeli ground forces push farther into the overcrowded southern city of Rafah.
Sunak says no Rwanda deportation flights before election as campaigns begin
A Labour victory in July 4 poll could scuttle controversial scheme to send asylum seekers to the African country.
Israel’s war on Gaza: Rights groups urge Biden to oppose threats to ICC
US lawmakers are pushing to sanction International Criminal Court over prosecutor's push to seek Israel arrest warrants.
UN approves resolution to commemorate 1995 Srebrenica genocide
General Assembly votes to create memorial day despite fierce opposition from Bosnian Serbs and Serbia.
Germany’s AfD expelled from far-right EU parliament group
Weeks before elections, ID group says it does not want to be associated with incidents involving AfD's Maximilian Krah.
US sues Ticketmaster, Live Nation over ‘illegal monopoly’
Justice Department accuses Live Nation and Ticketmaster of operating unlawful monopoly that drives up prices for fans.
ICJ rejects emergency measures against Ecuador in Mexican embassy raid case
Mexico has urged that Ecuador be suspended from the UN in the wake of April storming of embassy.
France’s Macron delays New Caledonia voting reform after protests
President meets political leaders on French-ruled Pacific island, says changes won't be implemented 'by force'.
Families of Israeli captives show video of female soldiers taken by Hamas
Video released by Israeli families shows several of the young soldiers bloody and wounded near the Gaza fence.
Is Benny Gantz a ‘centrist’ challenging Netanyahu for power in Israel?
Gantz is branded a centrist and possible replacement for Netanyahu, but experts say there are similarities between them.
Russia arrests another general on bribery charges
Authorities arrest Lieutenant-General Vadim Shamarin, latest in a string of bribery arrests of high-ranking officials.
UK complaint alleges politicians’ complicity in Israeli ‘war crimes’
UK police say they are assessing the claims made by International Centre of Justice for Palestinians.
How do you find a bride? The new struggle in crisis-hit rural India
As climate change, low earnings and high debts batter them, young male farmers can't find women willing to marry them.