Ethiopian regional conflict dims celebration of Orthodox epiphany
With barely 1,000 worshippers taking part in the procession, festivities have been muted this year.
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Ukraine war ‘a battle of ammo’ says NATO as it agrees huge arms deal
Alliance seeks to bulk up Ukraine’s dwindling arsenal as Russia ramps up attacks.
Israeli military ‘encircles’ Khan Younis after 24 soldiers killed in Gaza
Nasser and El Amal hospitals under intense Israeli bombardment, endangering patients, staff and displaced Palestinians.
Turkey’s parliament set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid this week: Reports
Turkey endorsed Finland's membership bid in April but, along with Hungary, has kept Sweden waiting.
Iran executes 2022 protester for murder
Human rights advocates criticise Mohammad Ghobadlou's conviction, saying he did not get a fair trial.
Israel reportedly pushing deal for captive release without ending war
A US envoy is visiting Egypt, Qatar to try to broker the deal as pressure rises on Tel Aviv to bring hostages home.
How doctors in Gaza persevere amid Israel attacks
Al Jazeera illustrates a story of survival as Gaza faces the destruction of its health system.
EU sanctions six companies accused of ‘undermining stability’ in Sudan
European Council says the firms sanctioned are linked to weapons procurement and manufacturing in war-ravaged country.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 109
Dozens of Palestinians killed over the past 24 hours in Khan Younis as Israel expands its ground offensive there.
Pakistan ex-PM’s party loses election symbol. Will it hurt its prospects?
Besides making voting accessible to voters who are unable to read, electoral symbols form the basis of party campaigns.
Race to find dozens trapped in southwest China landslide
Rescuers struggle with snow, icy roads and freezing weather forecast to persist for the next three days.
UK’s upper house votes to delay plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
House of Lords defies Rishi Sunak by voting to delay ratification of treaty with Kigali.
China races to find landslide survivors in subzero temperatures
At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in the predawn disaster in southwestern Yunnan, with dozens missing.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 699
As the war enters its 699th day, these are the main developments.
US demands ‘urgent’ Israeli probe into Palestinian-American child’s death
US calls for a quick investigation into the killing of 17-year-old Tawfiq Ajaq in the occupied West Bank.
Can the EU develop a shared foreign policy?
The divisions between EU member states over Israel's war on Gaza contrast with near unity on the Russia-Ukraine war.
US, UK strike eight Houthi targets over Red Sea shipping attacks
A Houthi underground storage site, as well as missile and surveillance capabilities, among targets in latest strikes.
Russian lawmakers consider bill to seize property of Ukraine war critics
Bill would allow state to seize property from Russians who might have left the country and criticised Ukraine war.
Could a divided Jewish base upend US Democrats’ presidential hopes?
Poll indicates President Joe Biden’s stance on Israel’s war in Gaza has divided Jewish voters along generational lines.
US aviation regulator calls for inspections of older Boeing 737 planes
Federal Aviation Administration recommends checks on Boeing 737-900ER planes.