What the designation of ‘terrorist’ means for Yemen’s Houthis
Experts say that Biden's re-designation of the Houthis as a terrorist group is unlikely to curb Red Sea attacks.
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Ukraine’s harsh winter a memory but new Russian tactics sow destruction
Ukraine's latest winter hardly resembles the cold season of 2022 beset by blackouts, but Russian attacks persist.
Russia’s Lavrov rejects US proposal to resume nuclear arms talks
The foreign minister also warned that Ukraine must end its push to join NATO before any peace discussions can proceed.
Somalia rejects mediation with Ethiopia gov’t over Somaliland port deal
The Ethiopia-Somalia feud continues with Mogadishu claiming its territorial integrity has been violated by the deal.
Maghazi residents left reeling after Israeli forces withdraw
Palestinians in central Gaza refugee camp struggle to pull their loved ones from under the rubble amid mass destruction.
Comoros announces curfew after president’s fourth-term win sparks protests
Assoumani, an ex-military officer whose opponents accuse him of muzzling dissent, first came to power in a 1999 coup.
Ecuador prosecutor investigating gang attack on TV studio shot dead
Public prosecutor Cesar Suarez was investigating a number of recent high-profile cases of drug-related violent attacks.
What is Disease X and how will pandemic preparations help the world?
WHO chief Tedros joined world leaders at the Davos summit to discuss strategies for the next potential pandemic.
Aid for Israeli captives, Palestinians reaches Gaza despite challenges
Shipment of medical supplies, other aid set to be distributed as part of a deal brokered by Qatar and France.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 104
Medical aid enters Gaza while deadly Israeli strikes continue on the south of the enclave.
US launches new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
On fourth day of strikes, US military says it targeted 14 Houthi missiles that were 'loaded to be fired' from Yemen.
Pakistan missiles strike Iran in retaliatory bombing as tensions soar
Islamabad says it targeted hideouts of armed groups in Iran in a series of attacks a day after Iran struck Pakistan.
As PM, India’s Modi secretly tried to massively cut state funds
Revelation came from a top gov't official who also said budgets have 'layers and layers of attempt to cover the truth'.
Biden ‘playing with fire’ by redesignating Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’
Advocates say labelling Houthis a 'global terrorist group' risks worsening already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Protests erupt in Tunisian town as search continues for 37 missing migrants
Residents in the town of El Hencha are waiting to hear news of loved ones who disappeared crossing the Mediterranean.
What’s behind North Korea’s shock change of policy towards the South?
Pyongyang announces it is scrapping its long-term aim of reunification with South Korea.
Israel ramps up attacks on Khan Younis as aid for Gaza arrives in Egypt
Palestinian officials say seven people were killed by Israeli air raids that damaged homes near Nasser Hospital.
Sierra Leone court allows ex-President Koroma to go abroad for medical care
The former leader is charged with treason for his alleged role in a failed coup in November.
Guinness World Records reviews evidence related to ‘oldest dog’ title
GWR originally said the canine lived for 31 years and 165 days, breaking a record held since 1939.
The UK’s King Charles to undergo treatment for enlarged prostate
Buckingham Palace says the condition is benign and the 'corrective procedure' will take place next week.