North Korea’s Kim Jong Un orders heightened war preparations
Latest comments come as US and South Korea hold joint military exercises involving thousands of troops.
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Climate change pushes Malaysia’s coastal fishermen away from the sea
Going to sea in small boats has become increasingly risky as the weather becomes unpredictable.
What does the end of Nikki Haley’s campaign mean for the Republican Party?
While Haley criticised former President Trump, she embraced many of his policies while failing to peel away supporters.
‘Subdued revenge’: Why Biden’s top officials hosted Israel’s Gantz
Analysts say talks with Benny Gantz reflect US anger at Israeli PM Netanyahu, but Washington still supports war on Gaza.
Minnesota’s ‘stunning’ uncommitted vote reveals enduring problem for Biden
Analysts say the Super Tuesday results show the protest movement against Biden extends beyond Arab and Muslim voters.
US denies pressuring Haiti PM Henry to resign, urges political ‘transition’
US officials urge Ariel Henry to set up 'inclusive governance structure' that will stem violence and lead to elections.
South Africa asks ICJ for more measures against Israel over Gaza ‘famine’
South Africa warns Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation, asks court to order all parties to cease hostilities.
Biden to deliver State of the Union address: All you need to know
The US president will lay out his policy priorities in a speech to Congress eight months before November's election.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s Odesa as Greek PM visits war-stricken city
At least five people killed in attack, a navy spokesperson was quoted as saying by Ukrainska Pravda media outlet.
Ayotzinapa protesters knock down door of Mexico’s presidential palace
Demonstrators used a truck to ram the palace door, as part of a protest for justice in the case of 43 missing students.
Houthi attack kills two sailors in group’s first fatal strike on shipping
Houthi-claimed missile attack on Greek-owned, Barbados-flagged commercial ship kills two sailors off the coast of Yemen.
Russia takes more ground in east Ukraine but loses another ship at sea
Ukraine’s naval drones score another hit in the past week, but its troops continue to fall back in Donetsk.
Egypt strikes expanded $8bn deal with the IMF
The deal comes as the central bank said it would let the Egyptian pound trade freely.
Portugal braces for snap election as far right advances
Chega, an Islamophobic nationalist party, is predicted to win a large chunk of support in Sunday's vote.
Trump’s Gaza comments highlight tough choice for peace-supporting US voters
Former president's rhetoric shows voters seeking to punish Biden for backing Israel face dilemma in upcoming election.
Venezuela sets presidential polls for July amid ban on opposition candidate
Incumbent Maduro's strongest adversary, Maria Corina Machado, was banned from public office for alleged corruption.
Sudan war threatens ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’: WFP
Warring generals leave at least 25 million facing food insecurity, with humanitarian response at ‘breaking point’.
Who is Jason Palmer, the only Democrat to beat Joe Biden on Super Tuesday?
Palmer won against Biden in American Samoa, a territory he never visited before the caucus.
Peru’s PM quits amid claims of influence peddling
Alberto Otarola quit despite denying he attempted to influence government contracts to help love interest.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 152
Israel continues attacks while its forces turned back a 14-truck food aid convoy.