UN backs Palestine’s bid for membership: How did your country vote?
A breakdown by country of the UN General Assembly vote on a resolution for Palestinian to become a full UN member.
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Floods kill 50 people in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province
Officials say residents were unprepared for the heavy flash floods, adding that the death toll could rise.
Mozambique’s president says northern town ‘under attack’ by armed groups
President Filipe Nyusi said the country's army is battling ISIL-linked groups in gas-rich Cabo Delgado's Macomia.
United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises them as qualified to join and extends rights.
Are US graduation ceremonies the latest battleground for Gaza protests?
Here's how pro-Palestine campus protests and encampments are affecting graduation ceremonies at US universities.
Russia attempts ground offensive into Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukrainian forces fighting to halt new Russian assault aimed at creating Putin's planned 'buffer zone'.
UK revokes visa of law student who addressed pro-Palestine protest
Dana Abuqamar says her comments at a rally last year which raised suspicion were mischaracterised.
Tunisia: The migration trap
Asylum seekers from across Africa are becoming stranded, unable to return home and persecuted by authorities.
India’s top court grants bail to opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
Supreme Court allows Delhi chief minister to leave custody until June 1, allowing him to campaign for elections.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 806
As the war enters its 806th day, these are the main developments.
Chad’s President Deby wins election against prime minister in heated race
Violence and questions of election-rigging, however, marred the vote tally, which was announced earlier than expected.
As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’
Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.
Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games
The Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployment.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires head of state guard over assassination plot
Ukrainian state security said earlier this week that they unearthed an assassination plot including two state guards.
Israeli officials defiant after Biden weapons warning on Rafah assault
Prime Minister Netanyahu say Israel would 'fight with our fingernails' to achieve war objectives despite US pressure.
What did Biden say about US arms transfers to Israel and what does it mean?
Biden's warning to Israel of possible weapons cutoff is vague, experts say, but could mean end of 'blank cheque' policy.
Bisan Owda and AJ+ win Peabody Award for Gaza war coverage
Palestinian journalist dedicates award to protesters around the world who are supporting Gaza.
Protesters rally in Sweden against Israel’s participation in Eurovision
Protesters have called for Israel's expulsion from the singing contest, which barred Russia from participating in 2022.
Russia could open new front as Ukraine remains weapons-poor, say officials
Ukrainian experts believe up to 50,000 troops are poised to try and take Sumy and Kharkiv.
Trump’s lawyer presses Stormy Daniels on day 14 of hush money trial
Defence team questions adult film star over hush money payment at heart of case against former US president.