Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 631
As the war enters its 631st day, these are the main developments.
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UN Security Council adopts resolution for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in Gaza
The 15-member body approved the Malta-sponsored draft after four failed attempts to respond to Israel-Hamas war.
Biden hails ‘real progress’ after four hours of talks with China’s Xi
Leaders of US and China agree to resumption of military-to-military communication amid efforts to stabilise ties.
Iran advances nuclear enrichment while still barring inspectors: IAEA
Watchdog says stonewalling of inspectors 'extreme and unjustified' as stockpile reaches 22 times the nuclear deal limit.
US ‘did not give OK’ for Israeli raid of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
Palestinian authorities in Gaza reject Israeli claims that weapons were found in raid on al-Shifa Hospital.
Turkey’s Erdogan calls Israel a ‘terror state’, criticises the West
Turkish president sharpens criticism of Israel and its allies, calls for Israeli officials to be tried for war crimes.
Will Xi and Biden mend US-China relations at the APEC summit?
Xi aims to revive investments in sluggish Chinese economy while Biden looks to keep temperatures 'low' in Asia-Pacific.
UN says greenhouse gases in atmosphere hit record high in 2022
Leader of UN's meteorological agency says the world is still 'heading in the wrong direction' and must cut fossil fuels.
Gaza telecom companies warn of coming blackout
Paltel and Jawwal say data centres and switches in besieged Gaza gradually shutting down amid fuel shortages.
Bangladesh to hold parliamentary elections on January 7
Violent protests by opposition parties have demanded premier's resignation, transfer of power to caretaker government.
Europe considers commitments to Ukraine as Russia’s war rages on
EU considers massive military and state aid packages as Ukraine claims 10,000 Russian troops killed in Avdiivka assault.
S Africa: World must urge Israel to stop ‘crime against humanity’ in Gaza
Top diplomat Nalendi Pandor says she sees 'very clear similarities' between Israel's occupation and system of apartheid.
For 20 years, this AIDS relief plan enjoyed broad US support. What changed?
Credited with saving 25 million lives, the AIDS programme PEPFAR now faces an uncertain future in a divided US Congress.
DR Congo opposition discuss coalition candidate, fair election in Pretoria
Pretoria meeting comes ahead of the December 20 general election in which President Tshisekedi is seeking re-election.
Why is Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital so important for the Israeli army?
Largest hospital in the besieged enclave already faced shortages before Israeli forces blew up its medicine warehouse.
France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s al-Assad
The warrant charges Syria’s president with complicity in 'crimes against humanity and complicity in war crimes'.
‘Informed solidarity’: Why thousands hit Kerala streets for Palestinians
The southern Indian state's political parties, activists and Muslim groups hold rallies and events, demanding ceasefire.
Israel’s raid on al-Shifa Hospital: Here’s what you should know
Thousands of people, including patients, are trapped inside Gaza's largest hospital amid deadly Israeli siege.
What’s at stake in Madagascar’s upcoming presidential election?
The impoverished country goes to the polls on Thursday after weeks of protests over alleged electoral irregularities.
Two months after flood in Libya’s Derna, mental anguish still takes lives
The damage left behind is more than physical as people mourn lost loved ones and deal with their own trauma.