Biden’s outreach to US Arabs and Muslims ‘falling flat’ amid Gaza war
Anger is growing, even as US administration holds meetings with advocates and announces anti-Islamophobia strategy.
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Is Israel’s Gaza war the deadliest conflict for children in modern times?
Many more children have been killed in Gaza every day compared with Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq, other conflict zones.
One month of Israel’s war: What’s happening to Palestinians outside Gaza?
The past month saw escalating Israeli violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, Jerusalem and Israel.
Voters in US state of Ohio to weigh in on abortion rights
The issue has remained fiercely contested since a Supreme Court ruling allowed states to ban the practice.
Euclid space telescope sends images of ‘galactic zoo’, distant galaxies
Euclid is on the world's first-ever mission to investigate the enduring cosmic mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigns amid corruption investigation
Prosecutors earlier detained Costa's chief of staff and named Infrastructure Minister Joao Galamba as a formal suspect.
Britain’s Charles III gives first King’s Speech as monarch
Ceremony could be first and last chance for Conservative PM Rishi Sunak to pitch his legislative agenda to the public.
Palestinian journalist Mohammad Abu Hasira killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
Mohammad Abu Hasira is one of dozens of journalists to be killed by the month-long bombardment of Gaza.
Islamophobia, anti-Semitism rises in EU amid Israel-Hamas war: Official
EU official tasked with combating Islamophobia says Muslims are often wrongly perceived as being involved in violence.
‘Court’s the fraudster’: What happened at Donald Trump’s fraud testimony?
After twice violating a gag order, Trump aired out his grievances at the witness stand in his civil fraud trial.
As Pakistan deports refugees, tense Afghanistan ties come in sharp focus
Pakistan says most Afghans have left voluntarily, a claim rejected by Kabul which calls Pakistani action 'humiliating'.
In the midst of Israel’s assault, people of Gaza still don’t want the PA
On the streets of the besieged strip, there appears to be little appetite for a Palestinian Authority government.
‘Strategic objectives not achieved’: Has Ukraine’s counteroffensive failed?
Ukraine hoped to unleash punishing counterattacks on Russian troops. Experts explain why the push fell short.
Russia formally pulls out of Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Announcing formal exit, Moscow says expansion of US-led NATO had made the pact untenable.
Israel’s nuclear option remark raises ‘huge number of questions’: Russia
Russia's foreign ministry says Israel appeared to have admitted that it has nuclear weapons and is willing to use them.
Gaza has lost 61 percent of jobs due to Israel-Hamas war, UN agency says
International Labour Organization says economic impact of the conflict will reverberate for 'many years to come'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 622
As the war enters its 622nd day, these are the main developments.
Israel continues to attack hospitals in Gaza, killing at least 8
At least eight Palestinians killed and dozens wounded in Israeli attacks on Nasser Medical Complex.
‘Cheaper than beer’: Laos meth prices plummet as Myanmar chaos fuels trade
Front-line workers say methamphetamine pills are being sold for as little as $0.25 each.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war complicates plans for 2024 elections
The Ukrainian president says talk of polls is 'irresponsible' while the country is fighting a Russian invasion.