Blinken in Israel to try to seal Gaza truce deal
The US official arrives as reports suggest optimism over efforts to bring the war to a halt is fading.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 124
Efforts for a truce deal continue amid worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Philippines landslide strikes miners, homes in gold-mining village
Dozens of people missing after heavy rains brought mountainside cascading over remote village.
‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout
Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections.
Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works
Pakistan will vote for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges.
New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago
Phillip Mehrtens, who was flying for Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province.
US House rejects Israel-only bill; Ukraine-Israel-border bill shaky
Republicans harden positions as probable presidential candidate Donald Trump increases pressure.
In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent
Malaysia tells UN review it has no plans to change system under which refugees are considered undocumented migrants.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 714
As the war enters its 714th day, these are the main developments.
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
The 74-year-old billionaire tycoon has died in a crash in the popular vacation spot Lago Ranco in southern Chile.
Michigan school shooter’s mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
In 2021, Ethan Crumbley walked out of a toilet, pulled a gun from his backpack at school and killed four students.
Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’
On visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas's response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel.
Argentina president Javier Milei says plans to move embassy to Jerusalem
Javier Milei made the remarks upon his arrival to Israel, where is he set to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls
Ex-PM Liz Truss unveils 'Popular Conservatism' movement, urges Conservative Party to shift to the political right.
Kenya religious cult leader, 29 others charged with murder of 191 children
The 191 children were among the 425 victims found in the Shakahola forest in coastal Kenya last year.
Ten dead, 20 others injured in multiple blasts in market in Somali capital
The incident happened in Bakara, Mogadishu's largest market, on Tuesday.
King Charles diagnosed with cancer: What’s next for the UK’s monarchy?
After King Charles' diagnosis, Prince William will return to official duties on Wednesday.
Israel should be disqualified from Eurovision 2024: European politicians
Political figures pen angry letter to Eurovision organisers saying Israel should be excluded for its war in Gaza.
Nevada’s duelling Republican primary and caucus thwart Haley-Trump rematch
Both candidates seek to be Republican nominee, but only one is eligible to win delegates in unorthodox Nevada.
Russian court orders arrest of novelist Boris Akunin
The 67-year-old was charged in December with 'justifying terrorism' after expressing support for Ukraine in prank call.