Hamas leader Haniyeh blames Israel for Gaza ceasefire delays
Haniyeh says Hamas demands a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal and 'lifting of the unjust siege' on Gaza.
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Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in February: PM Orban
Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm's membership to the world's largest military alliance.
Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory
President Mohamud 'objects' to Ethiopia's Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.
Honouring Alexey Navalny: Supporters gather to mourn, express outrage
Navalny's death prompted grief and shock among his supporters across the world and drew condemnation from world leaders.
Alexey Navalny’s team confirms his death, calls for body to be returned
'Alexey Navalny was murdered', said a spokesperson for the Putin critic after his mother was officially notified.
How the songbirds of Rafah help Palestinians cope with the terror of war
Canaries, lovebirds and goldfinches are muffling the sounds of Israel’s terrifying bombardment of Gaza with song.
More than 350 detained at Navalny memorials in Russia: Rights group
Flowers and candles laid to honour Putin critic were cleared away from monuments to victims of Soviet-era repression.
Which countries are still funding UNRWA amid Israel’s war on Gaza?
Ireland is the latest to pledge funds for the stricken UN agency, the main source of humanitarian aid to Palestine.
Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at British oil tanker bound for India
The Iran-linked group has warned of more attacks on shipping despite sustained US, UK air strikes on Yemen.
‘They killed him’: Was Putin’s critic Navalny murdered?
Pro-Kremlin media have said Alexey Navalny had a blood clot. But critics say his death in jail was suspicious.
Ukraine troops withdraw from front-line city of Avdiivka, army chief says
Oleksandr Syrskii says the decision was taken to preserve soldiers' lives and prevent their encirclement.
Butter chicken battle: How the dish brought two Indian restaurants to court
Two Delhi restaurants, Moti Mahal and Daryaganj, have laid claim to the famous curry.
US to send weapons to Israel amid invasion threat in Gaza’s Rafah: Report
Planned delivery of bombs and other munitions comes as President Biden pushes for truce in Israel's war on Gaza.
Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed on Sunday
Despite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.
After gains against Modi, India’s Congress party slips before election
Within two months, India’s Congress has gone from a serious challenger to Modi to a struggling force. Can it recover?
Japan successfully launches H3 rocket after back-to-back failures
The H3 flagship rocket is designed to replace the H-IIA after more than two decades in service.
Old ways survive in Bali despite mass tourism, but for how long?
Indonesian island with its unique religion and culture is preparing for Nyepi, the day when everything shuts.
Ukraine signs French security pact after similar agreement with Germany
Deal with France promises $3.23bn in military aid to Ukraine, while pact with Germany secures $1.22bn support package.
Thorny question of presidential ‘age limit’ grows in US political discourse
US Congresswoman Porter says age limit is a conversation 'we ought to be having', in run-up to Trump/Biden rematch.
ICJ demands implementation of Gaza measures, but no new action on Rafah
UN court notes 'perilous' situation but rejects South African request to order urgent measure to safeguard civilians.