IMF could augment Egypt’s loan programme over effects of Gaza war
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says the Israel-Gaza war has had an economic effect on neighbouring countries.
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Gaza’s food is running out amid Israel’s ‘war of starvation’
Closure of crossings to the Gaza Strip, displacement of thousands and bombing of bakeries have worsened the food crisis.
Israel agrees to allow ‘minimal’ two trucks of fuel a day into Gaza
Decision was made partly to prevent epidemics that would 'harm' civilians and its troops on the ground, Israel says.
Young Argentinians want change. Many see Javier Milei as their best option
Milei, one of two candidates in Sunday's run-off election, has whipped up a devoted following among young male voters.
Israeli air strikes kill 28 Palestinians in southern Gaza
Dozens of people remain under the rubble after attacks on two residential areas in Khan Younis.
Liberia’s George Weah concedes to Joseph Boakai in presidential polls
Sitting President Weah was accused of failing to live up to his promises of curbing poverty and fighting corruption.
‘Scream to the world, stop genocide’: Indonesian medics rally for Gaza
Medical workers in Indonesia call for an end to attacks on hospitals and healthcare staff by Israeli forces in Gaza.
India pauses efforts to rescue workers trapped in tunnel over cave-in fears
Rescuers in Uttarakhand temporarily suspend work after hearing 'large-scale cracking sound'.
Panic as Gaza’s al-Shifa evacuates, Israel army denies ordering it to do so
More than 7,000 people, including critical patients, housed in the hospital that Israeli troops have besieged for days.
Taiwan’s opposition coalition fails to pick candidate amid polling dispute
KMT and TPP were due to announce which candidate would run for president on Saturday.
Sam Altman fired as CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI in shock move
AI startup says Altman was 'not consistently candid in his communications with the board'.
‘Pipe dream’: Why is the US pushing the Palestinian Authority to lead Gaza?
Analysts say talk of the Palestinian Authority governing a destroyed post-conflict Gaza is premature and unrealistic.
The US’s budget deal is a victory for Mike Johnson. But for how long?
Far-right members of the Republican caucus have opposed the bipartisan budget bill, which averted a government shutdown.
Biden and Qatar’s emir discuss Gaza hostages, humanitarian aid
Leaders discussed efforts to increase the flow of urgently needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
Erdogan in tense talks in Germany as divisions over Gaza war deepen
Turkey's president stresses need for ceasefire, while Germany's Scholz backs Israel's right to defend itself.
‘Minimal’ fuel to be allowed into Gaza after UN warns of starvation risk
Palestinians struggle with food shortages as aid deliveries halted by communications blackout.
Azerbaijan must let ethnic Armenians return to Nagorno-Karabakh: UN court
Tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fled the region after Azeri forces seized the territory after a lightning assault.
White House slams Elon Musk’s ‘abhorrent’ promotion of anti-Semitism
'Actual truth': Musk voiced support for post that accused Jews of weakening the West through support for immigration.
More than 20 patients die at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital amid Israeli raid
Health ministry spokesman says at least 24 people have died at Gaza's largest hospital in 48 hours due to power cuts.
Russia seeks to outlaw LGBTQ movement as ‘extremist’
Justice Ministry files lawsuit in Supreme Court to ban 'movement' in most drastic step against the community so far.