Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637
As the war enters its 637th day, these are the main developments.
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10 years after Haiyan, are mangroves protecting Philippine coastal areas?
Mangroves create a natural breakwater but Manila is focused on man-made interventions to protect against future storms.
Binance crypto exchange founder to step down amid US illicit finance probe
US authorities say CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to breaking anti-money laundering laws.
US considers redesignating Houthis as ‘terror’ group after ship seizure
White House had reversed designation against rebel group in 2021 to help get aid to war-torn Yemen.
Intense Israeli air strikes hit Gaza amid growing signs of truce
Jabalia in northern Gaza and Khan Younis and Rafah in the south are among the areas hit.
South Africa lawmakers vote to suspend Israel ties, close embassy
The motion calling for the closure of the embassy passed with 248 votes in favour and 91 votes against.
Guinea to investigate former president Conde for alleged treason
The probe puts more legal pressure on Alpha Conde, already facing allegations of corruption, assassination and torture.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan trial in jail declared illegal, lawyer says
Former prime minister was indicted for allegedly revealing official secrets after his 2022 ouster from office.
More than 10,000 civilians killed in Ukraine since Russia invasion, UN says
UN: Half the fatalities in past three months due to Russia's use of long-range missiles, abandoned ordinance blasts.
North Korea says ‘spy satellite’ launch is successful
N Korean authorities say launch vehicle places satellite into orbit as US condemns 'brazen violation' of UN resolutions.
Hospitals in northern Gaza completely out of service: Health official
Gaza official says occupancy rate in hospitals in the region has reached 190 percent as they overflow with wounded.
Have the US and Israel agreed on Gaza’s future?
Disagreements persist, but analysts say the US has shown no readiness to draw any red lines for Israel.
Israeli strike kills three journalists near Lebanon border
Al Mayadeen TV said an Israeli attack 'deliberately' targeted its correspondent Farah Omar and cameraman Rabih Me'mari.
Ukraine marks 10-year anniversary of Maidan ‘Revolution of Dignity’
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the protests marked Ukraine's 'first victory' in its war with Russia.
Azerbaijan arrests two journalists investigating political corruption
Arrests of director and editor in chief of Abzas Media come after series of reports looking into officials' wealth.
Somalia floods kill 50 people, nearly 700,000 displaced: Disaster agency
More than 1.7 million people are in need as torrential rains destroy homes and livelihoods in Horn of Africa.
Indian workers trapped in Himalayan tunnel for 10 days seen on camera
Workers inside a collapsed road tunnel seen alive for first time amid attempts to create new passageways to free them.
Papua New Guinea cancels flights, plans evacuation after volcano erupts
The South Pacific nation downgrades its alert level, but warns the Ulawun outburst could continue 'indefinitely'.
Walmart shooting leaves four wounded, gunman killed in US state of Ohio
The gunman's name, his motive for the attack and other details were not immediately released.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 46
From a potential truce to continuing attacks on Gaza's Indonesian Hospital - here are the major updates.