Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 722
As the war enters its 722nd day, these are the main developments.
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No breakthrough in Gaza war truce talks as Rafah braces for Israeli assault
Talks in Cairo have ended without agreement as calls continue for Israel to halt a full-fledged attack on Rafah.
Hezbollah chief says only Gaza ceasefire will end Lebanon border attacks
Cross-border shelling into Israel will only end when Israel's 'aggression' on Gaza stops, Hassan Nasrallah says.
South Africa urges ICJ to consider action on Israel’s planned Rafah assault
World Court asked to order additional emergency measures ahead of an assault on Gaza city crammed with displaced people.
Pakistan election: PTI joins religious parties, PPP backs rival PMLN
Two leading parties announce separate coalition plans to help secure a majority needed after Pakistan's contested polls.
Politics and convenience drive Mexico to be US’s top trading partner
The boom around 'nearshoring' and tensions with China have led to a manufacturing boom in Mexico, for the US.
France sanctions 28 Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
France’s decision comes on the back of similar sanctions by the US and the UK.
Has Israel committed war crimes in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city?
Amnesty International warns Israel has already violated international law in Rafah in four assaults since December.
‘We lost hope. We lost everything’: Gaza City residents struggle to cope
When Mahmoud Murtaja and his family returned to their home in Gaza, they never imagined the desolation that awaited.
Two Thai journalists arrested for reporting on temple vandalism
Police say journalists were charged with collaborating in vandalising an historical site in an incident last year.
‘Unbelievable fear’: Hundreds flee Gaza’s Rafah amid Israeli attacks
Some 1.4 million Palestinians have been sheltering in a 64sq km area, hoping for safety that has not materialised.
Anti-Semitism and safety fears surge among US Jews, survey finds
Number of American Jews who say they feel less secure in the US has jumped 22 percent since last year's survey.
India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?
Farmers demand legal minimum price for their crops as they march to New Delhi, ask government to fulfill its promises.
Ukraine’s new army chief is known as the ‘butcher’. Can he beat Russia?
New commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyii has a strong history of tactical success, but much hinges on US military aid.
Iran simulates strike on Israeli base as it showcases naval force
The display is seen as a clear message to Israel and the US as the war in Gaza spreads tensions across the region.
Ethiopian forces killed ‘at least 45 citizens’ in Amhara, rights body says
The Amhara violence is Ethiopia's most serious crisis since a 2022 peace agreement ended war in neighbouring Tigray.
‘Fix it from within’: More Chinese Indonesians chase seats in parliament
Ethnic Chinese candidates running for office aim to challenge stereotypes that linger from Soeharto era.
One person killed, five injured in New York subway shooting
New York police deputy commissioner for operations says 'no ongoing threat' after shooting.
‘Disappointed’: Indonesians reflect on legacy of departing Joko Widodo
While economic growth and infrastructure improved under Jokowi's watch, some worry about democratic decline.
Biden’s frustrations with Netanyahu ‘meaningless’ without action: Analysts
US president must do more than criticise Israeli leader behind closed doors, advocates say, as Rafah offensive looms.