Israelis protest in Tel Aviv after Netanyahu seeks pardon on fraud cases
Protesters rally outside President Isaac Herzog's home demanding he reject the prime minister's request for a pardon.
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Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report
From Israel to Elon Musk's SpaceX and other giant companies in the US and Europe, arms producers had a profitable 2024.
Armed men kidnap 13 women in Nigeria’s latest abduction
A bride, 10 bridesmaids, a baby and two women were kidnapped during a night raid in Sokoto State.
US and Ukraine talks begin as Trump pushes to bring war to an end
Delegations meet in Florida to ‘create pathway’ for sovereign Ukraine ahead of US special envoy Witkoff’s Moscow trip.
Pope Leo insists on two-state solution to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict
Crowds welcome Pope Leo in Beirut as he calls for an end to violence and promotes interfaith understanding.
Is US President Donald Trump preparing to strike Venezuela?
Venezuela slams Trump's warning that its airspace should be considered closed amid rising tensions.
Israel attacks on Syria: What happened, who did Israel claim it was after?
Israel killed 13 people, including two children, in Syria on Friday after locals resisted an incursion by its army.
Polls open in Honduras presidential election marked by fraud accusations
The vote is taking place in a highly polarised climate, with the US backing the right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura.
Indonesia floods death toll rises to 442 as people hunt for food and water
At least two areas of the worst-affected Sumatra island still unreachable, as authorities struggle to deliver aid.
Sri Lanka declares emergency as floods wreak havoc across Colombo
More than 25,000 homes destroyed, 147,000 displaced, in Sri Lanka's deadliest flood since 2017, affecting Colombo.
Death toll in Hong Kong apartment complex fire hits 146
More than 100 people remain unaccounted for after seven high-rise buildings caught fire and burned for two days.
Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases
Israeli leader is up against three cases of corruption, including receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts.
Week in Pictures: From deadly fire in Hong Kong to Russian attack on Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
War in Sudan: Humanitarian, fighting, control developments, November 2025
Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces eye more territory as international stakeholders push for truce.
Kyrgyzstan votes in snap parliamentary election with no opposition
President Sadyr Japarov aims to shore up power, with his allies set to win polls amid clampdown on media and opposition.
Tens of thousands rally in Europe, demanding justice over Israel’s Gaza war
Solidarity demonstrations with Palestinians come as the death toll from Israel's war on Gaza crosses 70,000.
One killed in ‘riot’ in Iraq’s Erbil after attack on Khor Mor gas field
Kurdish authorities say one killed, several wounded in riots in Erbil's Gwer, as authorities try to restore power.
Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia hospitalised in ‘very critical’ condition
Ex-prime minister's family calls for prayers for her early recovery after hospitalisation for a lung infection.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,375
Here are the key events from day 1,375 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports
Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week's coup.