No ‘clear way out’: How Ecuador descended into gang violence
Experts trace the root causes of Ecuador’s spiralling violence, as President Daniel Noboa leads a crackdown on gangs.
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Erdogan, el-Sisi urge Israel to halt looming offensive on Rafah
Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo as relations warm following years of tensions.
Ireland, Spain demand EU review of Israel’s human rights conduct in Gaza
The request comes as international pressure mounts for Israel to hold off on a fully fledged assault on Rafah.
Palestinians flee as Israel orders evacuation of besieged Nasser Hospital
Witnesses say Israel fired on the largest health facility in southern Gaza, which has been under siege for weeks.
How many Israeli captives have been released or rescued?
More Israeli captives have been released through diplomacy than through war, but Israel insists its assault is essential
What’s behind Israel’s escalation on south Lebanon?
A notable increase in attacks may signify that Israel is stepping up a campaign to clear the south.
Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
Sample counts show defence minister winning about 58 percent of the vote in first round of presidential election.
Mother, two children among Lebanese killed by Israel in air raids
Others wounded in attacks on Lebanon towns of Souaneh and Aadchit while a woman was killed in Israel.
‘Mandate thieves’: New Pakistan government takes shape amid slew of jabs
PMLN and PPP will lead a six-party coalition that has a comfortable majority. PTI accuses them of stealing the mandate.
Russia’s Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military
Latest attempt to crush dissent comes into effect ahead of presidential elections in March.
Ukraine claims critical strike on Russian warship
The attack came as Ukraine's new military chief toured the front lines.
Why is France revoking birthright citizenship in Mayotte?
France announces constitutional amendment aimed at curbing immigration in its overseas territory near Madagascar.
Turkey and Egypt aiming to extend diplomatic thaw at Cairo summit
Presidents Erdogan and el-Sisi bring decades of diplomatic rancour to a close at Cairo meeting.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 131
Israel and Hamas make progress towards another truce as pressure mounts against planned Israeli offensive in Rafah.
Gaza war threatens to shut down the West’s fifth-gen fighter programme
A Dutch court has halted worldwide production of the F-35, citing potential complicity in Israeli human rights abuses.
Air strike from Israeli captives rescue wipes out Palestinian family
Air attacks provided cover for Israeli troops extracting two captives in the city of Rafah.
Indonesians vote for a new president as Joko Widodo era comes to an end
More than 204 million people were registered to vote across the archipelago in one of the world's biggest elections.
Biden slams Trump criticism of NATO as ‘shameful’ and ‘un-American’
The Republican frontrunner had questioned United States' willingness to support its NATO allies if they were attacked.
US lawmakers impeach Biden’s immigration chief
Republican charge against Alejandro Mayorkas is part of push to put migration at the centre of November's election.
Why has China recognised Taliban’s envoy to Beijing?
Beijing’s move is being seen as a shot in the arm for the Taliban as it struggles for global recognition amid sanctions.