El-Sisi and Biden agree to send aid to Gaza via Karem Abu Salem crossing
Aid will be sent via crossing with Israel until legal mechanisms in place to reopen crucial Rafah crossing, Egypt says.
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World reacts to ICJ’s order for Israel to stop Rafah offensive
Many figures around the world welcome the ruling while Israeli officials express anger and defiance.
Rights groups demand Biden halt Israel arms transfers after ICJ ruling
Court order for immediate halt to Israel's Rafah offensive is latest opportunity for Biden to take stand, observers say.
UN Security Council passes motion denouncing attacks on aid workers
Resolution comes as record number of UN personnel and aid workers killed since October in Israel's offensive in Gaza.
What’s behind Norway’s recognition of Palestinian statehood?
Norway's leaders say recognising Palestine is a first step in the push towards a two-state solution.
Russian spy chief says more than 20 arrested over deadly concert attack
Russia says for first time that ISIL coordinated the concert hall assault in Moscow, in which more than 140 people died.
ICJ orders Israel to halt its offensive on Rafah, Gaza in new ruling
Judges at the top United Nations court order Israel to immediately halt its military assault on the southern Gaza city.
‘Major non-NATO ally’: What does Biden’s new Kenya pledge mean?
Here's more about the non-NATO ally designation, promised to Kenya during President Ruto's Washington visit.
Iran army finds no sign of foul play so far in Raisi helicopter crash
Preliminary report says no evidence of criminal activity but investigators signal the probe is not yet over.
Patients in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital at ‘risk of death’ amid fuel shortages
Israel's months-long siege of Gaza has either destroyed or left most hospitals in the besieged strip out of service.
Armenia returns four border villages to Azerbaijan as part of deal
PM Pashinyan has called deal a ‘milestone’ on road to peace between the rivals, but protesters accuse him of betrayal.
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it
Elections in the country are won based on party popularity but some personalities are driving the discourse.
Africa’s cholera crisis worsens amid extreme weather events
In Southern and East Africa, more than 6,000 people have died since a series of cholera outbreaks began in late 2021.
Jeremy Corbyn to run as an independent in UK general election
The 74-year-old will stand in his constituency of Islington North after being dropped from Labour candidate shortlist.
After northern distraction, Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s east
Ukrainian defenders hold the line and strike back at Russian ports, airfields and refineries.
US pressure could derail ICC arrest warrants for Israeli leaders
Court faces pressure after chief prosecutor announces he is seeking to arrest Israeli leaders for actions in Gaza.
India chemical factory fire kills at least eight, injures dozens
Police file culpable homicide charges, including negligence in handling toxic substances, against factory owners.
China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’
The People's Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island.
The battle for Delhi: Will Modi’s BJP pass its bellwether election test?
The BJP has won Delhi in all but two national elections since 1989. This time, its two biggest rivals have teamed up.
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan?
Opposition efforts to push through a controversial bill have raised concerns about the island's democracy.