US judges reject Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges in two criminal cases
Trump has sought to dismiss cases accusing him of election interference in Georgia and of mishandling classified files.
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Rights advocates demand end to Haiti deportations as unrest continues
IOM says 13,000 people were forcibly returned to Haiti by neighbouring countries last month despite a surge in violence.
Peru’s President Boluarte avoids impeachment effort over Rolex watch probe
Boluarte replaced impeached President Pedro Castillo in a country where 'moral incapacity' ousters have become common.
Israel boosts defences after Iran consulate attack in Syria
The Israeli army says it 'strengthened the alertness of combat units' after attack on Iranian consulate in Damascus.
Biden presses Netanyahu for steps to protect civilians in Gaza: White House
US president has criticised Israeli conduct in Gaza war but says he 'strongly supports Israel' against Iran 'threat'.
Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows?
US job growth has continued at a steady clip in months since COVID pandemic, but experts are looking for warning signs.
Myanmar anti-coup forces claim ‘success’ in Naypyidaw drone attack
About 30 drones were used in the attack on the remote capital, the stronghold of the military regime.
Denmark missile launcher fault closes busy shipping strait
Denmark's National Maritime Authority warns ships not to sail through the Great Belt strait.
Diplomatic spat erupts between Poland and Israel after WCK killings in Gaza
Israel's ambassador has sparked outrage for accusing Poles of anti-Semitism following the killing of seven aid workers.
At least 11 killed in attack on Iran’s IRGC in border province: State media
Several wounded in clashes in restive Sistan-Baluchestan province which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Russia scales up its attacks as Ukraine warns of urgent need for weapons
Russia has mounted its largest attacks since October, and its missiles are destroying Ukraine’s power plants
‘AI-assisted genocide’: Israel reportedly used database for Gaza kill lists
Two Israeli media outlets report Israeli military's use of AI-assisted system called Lavender to identify Gaza targets.
More than a dozen Pakistani judges receive letters with ‘toxic’ powder
Letters containing a suspicious white powder sent to at least 17 top judges, prompting an investigation by authorities.
Why does Israel keep launching attacks in Syria?
Israel launched two of its largest and deadliest strikes on Syria in the past week, promising even more attacks.
What’s behind the latest US sanctions on Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa?
Have sanctions ever achieved much in Zimbabwe, and how do they affect the country's economy?
Kuwait voters head to polls to pick new parliament
An estimated 835,000 Kuwaitis are eligible to vote in first elections under new emir, Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad Al Sabah.
Russian drones hit residential buildings in Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials say rescue workers are among four killed as wave of Shahed drones hits border city.
Ethiopia’s army accused of committing war crimes in Amhara region
Human Rights Watch urges UN to launch a probe into the 'summary killings' carried out by government forces in January.
A year of living less dangerously? Finland’s first 12 months in NATO
Finland's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been to move away from its policy of self-reliance.
Israel strike that killed 106 people in Gaza ‘apparent war crime’: Probe
Human Rights Watch says 54 children among dead in 'unlawful' attack on residential building on October 31.