Japan lifts pause in funding for UNRWA, following Canada, Australia
Japanese foreign minister makes the announcement after holding talks last week with UNRWA chief.
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Trump posts $175m bond in fraud case to avoid asset seizures
Former United States president was in February found liable for misrepresenting his net worth by as much as $2bn.
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
Pyongyang's latest move comes days after Russia used its veto to disband a UN panel monitoring sanctions compliance.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 768
As the war enters its 768th day, these are the main developments.
Israel ‘agreed’ to take US Rafah concerns into consideration: White House
Top US and Israeli officials have 'constructive engagement on Rafah' in talks previously cancelled by Netanyahu.
Shares in Trump Media tumble after filings reveal a $58m loss last year
The company debuted on the stock market last week, offering Trump a ray of hope amid pending financial woes.
Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
The announcement comes after a news report raises questions about Russian involvement in 'anomalous health incidents'.
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to be sworn in as president for third term
El-Sisi's new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution.
US doubles down on its defence of arming Israel despite Gaza atrocities
Biden administration says 'too many civilians' killed in Gaza but reasserts commitment to supporting Israel in war.
DR Congo president names Judith Suminwa Tuluka as first woman PM
Suminwa says she will work for peace and the development of the country, after being appointed by President Tshisekedi.
In Washington, DC: Celebrating Ramadan, protesting Israel’s siege of Gaza
US protesters say iftar at long-haul demonstration is a chance to connect, show depths of outrage over Gaza war.
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who won big in Turkey local elections?
Opposition party CHP deals surprise blows to Erdogan as hopes raised for Imamoglu presidency in 2028.
Several killed in Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Damascus
Commander Mohammad Reza Zahedi and his deputy Mohammad Hadi Hajriahimi among seven killed, IRGC says.
Russian court extends detention of journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until June
Russian American is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.
‘We Jews are just arrested; Palestinians are beaten’: Protesters in Germany
In Germany, phrases including ‘from the river to the sea’ are banned and police are arresting people for using them.
Why are so many young Americans suffering from mental distress?
Cost of living, university fees and gun crime are have all contributed to rise in depression since COVID-19 pandemic.
As those fleeing al-Shifa get to south Gaza, they recount Israeli torture
Two people, one who was in the besieged hospital and one who lived nearby, tell of their ordeal to escape.
Netanyahu revives push to shut down Al Jazeera in Israel
Israeli PM called for Knesset to pass legislation to allow him to 'immediately' close the outlet.
Russia calls off search for trapped gold miners
Rescuers say it's too dangerous to try to reach 13 miners buried underground in far eastern Amur region.
Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan’s prison sentence in state gifts case
Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were each handed a 14-year sentence in the case in January.