US spends more than $20bn in aid to Israel, Middle East conflicts: Report
A large part of the US-delivered arsenal is munitions, including artillery shells and 2,000-pound bombs.
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Israel steps up Lebanon bombing as Hezbollah attacks Haifa
Israeli forces strike near international airport in southern Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah targets port city with rockets.
Ukraine says it hit oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea
Kyiv has increasingly been targeting rear areas that are essential for Russia's onslaught.
Hurricane Milton heads for Florida: Predicted path and what to expect
Evacuation orders have been issued as Florida braces for new storm while still reeling from Hurricane Helene.
‘Russia doesn’t want to use nuclear weapons’: The view from wartime Moscow
Putin is revising Russia's nuclear doctrine at a critical juncture in Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
World’s rivers faced driest year in three decades in 2023, UN report says
World Meteorological Organization says water cycles are becoming more erratic due to climate change.
Calls for ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon as world marks October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine demonstrations held in many cities to mark a year of Israel's genocide in Gaza as war spreads to Lebanon.
One year of Israel’s war on Gaza: Key moments since October 7
Despite thousands of deaths in the last year in Gaza, Israel's war has expanded to other fronts in the region.
Pakistan bans prominent Pashtun rights group citing security concerns
Government says activities of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement were 'prejudicial' to the country's peace and security.
Israel marks a year of deadly Hamas-led October 7 attack
Memorials and protests over fate of captives mark first anniversary of attack as fighting continues in Gaza and Lebanon.
US duo Victor Ambros, Gary Ruvkun win Nobel medicine for microRNA discovery
Scientists win prize for their discovery of microRNA, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated.
Explosion kills one, injures several, near Pakistan’s Karachi airport
Pakistani secessionist group Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the blast.
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claims at Butler rally
Trump spoke of surviving his first assassination attempt, and of election opponent Kamala Harris. We verify his claims.
Kais Saied set to win Tunisia presidential election: Exit poll
The incumbent in the lead with 89.2 percent of votes with voter turnout in Sunday's election at 28 percent.
Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged Florida
Florida governor warns residents of 'major impacts' as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.
Harris skirts question on whether Israel’s Netanyahu is ‘close ally’ of US
As Israel's war on Gaza nears one-year anniversary, Kamala Harris repeats gov't line that US is pushing for ceasefire.
Palestinian journalist, 19, killed in Israeli raid after receiving threats
Hassan Hamad was killed in an attack on his home in Jabalia camp, taking the total number of journalists killed to 175.
Israel launches ground offensive on Jabalia again, killing 17
Israel pounds the densely populated camp as it launches its third ground offensive on Jabalia since the Gaza war began.
Maldives President Muizzu in India on first state visit to repair ties
Mohamed Muizzu in India on first state visit since he came to power last year as he aims to improve strained ties.
Rwanda begins vaccination drive to curb Marburg virus outbreak
Government to prioritise those 'most at risk' and 'most exposed healthcare workers' following the deaths of 12 people.