Fear grips refugees after UNHCR says it will close Sri Lanka operations
Hundreds of refugees, asylum seekers face uncertain future as UN agency announces closure of country office this year.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 709
As the war enters its 709th day, these are the main developments.
Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech
Omar, a Somali American Congress member, says the attacks are the latest instance of hardline Republican 'Islamophobia'.
US judge urges Biden to examine support for ‘plausible genocide’ in Gaza
Despite dismissal of a case accusing officials of complicity in Gaza 'genocide', advocates say ruling marks a victory.
US imposes sanctions on four Israeli settlers over West Bank violence
White House says settler violence in occupied West Bank threatens US 'national security and foreign policy interests'.
In a sign of commitment, EU unlocks aid for Ukraine as it fights off Russia
Deal will help Ukraine cover its wartime deficit, but experts question what concessions were made to assure its passage.
South Carolina primary set to test Biden’s support among Black voters
US president's campaign wants to show it can energise Black voters who were key to his narrow 2020 presidential victory.
French farmers unions call to end protests as PM unveils new measures
Gabriel Attal pledged a 'future' for France's agriculture sector and promised solutions to combat bans and fraud.
Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi sentenced to three years
Ghannouchi's Ennahda Party accused of receiving foreign funds as President Kais Saied continues crackdown on opposition.
New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050.
UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks
The UN official said he was 'appalled' by the killings in central Mali.
UN experts condemn ‘disturbing’ attacks on journalists in Gaza
Officials suggest the targeting of journalists may be a 'deliberate strategy by Israeli forces' to silence reporting.
Why has a court blocked Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay?
Judge calls Tesla boss's pay 'unfathomable'. Ruling could affect his standing as the world's richest man.
What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians?
The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.
Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate?
Parents of affected children said the Meta CEO's apology was 'a bit too late'.
Tunisia’s Saied wants to make the central bank fill the budget deficit
By borrowing billions from the central bank to shore up budget, the president could well worsen Tunisia's economic woes.
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until April
Russian-American journalist is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.
Hindu prayers begin inside India’s Mughal-era mosque after court order
Worshippers are praying inside the 17th century mosque adjacent to a Hindu temple in Varanasi after the court order.
Journalists, activists targeted in Jordan with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware
Report by Access Now says hackers used the malware to break into smartphones of dozens of people in Jordan.
India budget 2024: What does it say about the economy, elections?
The Modi government has snipped its food subsidy bill while also lowering its fiscal deficit target.