Putin makes rare trip to Middle East to meet with UAE and Saudi leaders
The Russian leader has been bolstering his partnerships with Gulf nations as Moscow faces growing isolation by the West.
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Former UK PM Boris Johnson says his gov’t underestimated COVID-19 threat
Boris Johnson apologises for 'the pain and the loss and the suffering' caused to the families of COVID victims.
Greece, Turkey try to reset their relationship after years of hostility
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Greece and sign a series of agreements, but differences remain.
US pop star Taylor Swift named Time Magazine’s person of the year
The US magazine chose the pop star for her ability to use the pop song to tell her story.
Arlington, Virginia house explosion: What happened and who is the suspect?
Blast suspect James Yoo is reported to have filed frivolous lawsuits against his ex-wife and younger sister.
UN warns of ‘horror’ and ‘atrocities’ as Israel steps up Gaza assault
Officials call on Israel, Hamas, world powers to halt 'apocalyptic' scenes as Palestinians fruitlessly seek safety.
Pakistan court rules against ex-PM Imran Khan’s plea to shift case
The rebuff from Islamabad High Court represents the latest legal setback to Khan's attempts to contest elections.
Why is Israel at war with the UN?
Over the course of its war with Hamas in Gaza, Israel has repeatedly clashed with the United Nations.
Italy withdraws from China’s Belt and Road Initiative, reports say
Italy PM Giorgia Meloni opposed participating in plan viewed by many as Beijing's attempt to buy political influence.
2023 declared hottest year on record as UN slams climate inaction
The temperature record was confirmed as a UN official condemned 'posturing' at COP28 climate summit.
‘Anti-Zionism is antisemitism,’ US House asserts in ‘dangerous’ resolution
Palestinian rights advocates denounce a Republican-led measure as push to smear Israel's critics amid the war in Gaza.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 651
As the war enters its 651st day, these are the main developments.
Why did China’s state media make a sudden turn towards friendlier US ties?
Control over China's media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit.
US announces visa bans after warning Israel on West Bank settler violence
US has called on Israel to act against violent settler groups in the occupied West Bank.
Searching for survivors after Israeli attack on central Gaza building
The sky above Deir al-Balah in central Gaza Strip is grey with the aftermath of relentless Israeli attacks.
WFP suspends food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
UN agency pauses general food distribution in north Yemen due to limited funding and disagreements with the group.
Israeli army surrounds Khan Younis as southern Gaza attacks intensify
Israel is intensifying its attacks in and around Gaza's second-largest city as UN expects one million to flee to Rafah.
Putin to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE with Israel-Hamas war on agenda
Talks expected to focus on Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and oil market cooperation, says Kremlin spokesperson.
‘A declaration of independence’: How NewsNation landed a Republican debate
Experts say the choice of NewsNation as host for the latest Republican debate signals a fractured US media landscape.
US sales of Palestinian keffiyehs soar, even as wearers targeted
An uptick of keffiyeh sales points to a growing trend of pro-Palestinian solidarity in the United States.