Why is the US blocking some bomb shipments to Israel? All you need to know
Why has the US stopped shipments of some types of bomb, and what damage can these offensive weapons do?
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UK students at elite universities join mushrooming pro-Palestine protests
Rishi Sunak is meeting university bosses as more encampments spring up throughout the country.
US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
In rare bipartisan move, Republicans and Democrats easily defeat effort by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF accused of ‘ethnic cleansing’ in West Darfur
Human Rights Watch says 'thousands' killed in attacks last year targeting Masalit tribe and other non-Arab groups.
A year since Pakistan’s May 9 riots: A timeline of political upheaval
Nationwide riots on this 'dark day' last year triggered a months-long political crisis that saw ex-PM Imran Khan jailed.
India airline cancels dozens of flights after crew call in sick
Staff take sick leave en masse in apparent protest against working conditions imposed by new owner Tata Group.
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked ships in Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean
Iran-aligned group has threatened to increase attacks on shipping until ceasefire reached in Israel's war on Gaza.
Iran warns it will change nuclear doctrine if ‘existence threatened’
Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have 'no choice' if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.
‘My vote snatched’: How to win India’s election without a single vote
Some opposition candidates have claimed they have withdrawn under pressure. Other nominations have been rejected.
Fiji’s former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama jailed for a year
Judge says Bainimarama abused his power to shut down probe into alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 805
As the war enters its 805th day, these are the main developments.
How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions
What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.
In the US South, pro-Palestinians face crackdown on campus and in streets
Authorities have been intolerant of pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Louisiana, but the movement continues.
UK to expel Russian defence attache over Moscow’s ‘dangerous activities’
British government terms Maxim Elovik an 'undeclared military intelligence officer' as Russia promises to respond.
Hospitals in south Gaza will run out of fuel in three days, WHO warns
Already critically undersupplied hospitals have three days of fuel left, WHO chief warns as aid shipments also impeded.
Brazil flooding death toll hits 100 as government pledges aid
Crews race to rescue survivors as floodwaters displace 160,000 people across southern state of Rio Grade do Sul.
Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join army
Parliament's chairperson and President Zelenskyy need to sign the legislation for it to become law.
Pentagon chief confirms US pause on weapons shipment to Israel
Lloyd Austin says US 'has not made final determination' on arms transfer amid concerns over Israel's Rafah offensive.
Turkey launches probe after Boeing plane lands without front landing gear
Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport without its front landing gear, says a transport ministry official.
US police break up Gaza protest encampment at George Washington University
Police say arrests made as US-wide crackdown continues on student-led demonstrations in support of Palestinians in Gaza.