Record 114 million people displaced globally, says UN
As wars rage from Ukraine to Gaza, the number of displaced people is at a record high, the UN estimates.
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Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist Wael Al-Dahdouh’s family in Gaza
Media network condemns 'indiscriminate assault' by Israeli forces.
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker
Johnson wins House vote 220 to 209 with broad Republican support and will fill key role that was vacant for three weeks.
Starvation used as a ‘weapon of war’ on civilians in Gaza: Oxfam
Oxfam says about 104 trucks a day would be needed to deliver food to Gaza to overcome the crisis.
Family of Al Jazeera Gaza bureau chief killed in Israeli air raid
Attack kills daughter, wife, son of Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Wael Dahdouh.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis bans pro-Palestine student organisation
As fighting ratchets up in the Middle East, Palestinian activists in the US say they are experiencing growing hostility.
As US resists ceasefire calls, what is Biden’s endgame in Gaza?
The Biden administration says it is pushing to avoid regional escalation while fully backing Israel's bombing campaign.
Two British police officers fired after stop and search of Black athletes
Two runners were handcuffed and their car searched for weapons and drugs after officers said they could smell cannabis.
What has the UN done and said on the Israel-Palestine conflict?
The UN's chief is at the centre of diplomatic tension with Israel, but all sides have been critical of the global body.
‘I want him back’: Families of Israeli hostages demand government save them
Demonstrations held by the families of those held by Hamas continue to pressure the government to secure their release.
Armenia says Pashinyan-Aliyev talks cancelled
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev had been due to meet in Brussels.
What we know about UN draft resolutions on the Israel-Hamas war so far
A look at the primary points and criticisms behind the UN resolutions on Israel and Gaza.
‘How will I give birth?’: Dangers of a Gaza pregnancy amid Israeli bombing
Gaza has 50,000 pregnant women who lack treatment, access to doctors and adequate healthcare centres.
Gaza needed billions in aid before Israel-Hamas war: UN
Even before the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out, economic conditions in Gaza were already dire after years of blockade.
Russian foreign minister visits Ukrainian front amid winter preparations
Shoigou visited the 'Vostok' command post to be briefed on front-line developments and preparations for winter combat.
South African ‘hostage’ miners emerge from underground amid union dispute
Rival unions claim the miners were either held hostage or protesting.
Outrage at Israel’s US, European allies grows after Gaza hospital blast
Widespread protests across the Arab world may signal growing disillusionment with the US and other Israeli allies.
Hezbollah, Hamas, Islamic Jihad chiefs discuss route to ‘victory’ on Israel
Hezbollah has had near-daily exchanges of fire with Israeli forces along the border since the Gaza war erupted.
Russia prepares to withdraw from nuclear test ban treaty
The bill to revoke ratification of landmark ban on nuclear weapons testing now needs final approval by President Putin.
Israel air raids kill eight soldiers in southern Syria: State media
Israel's army says the attack from the occupied Golan Heights is a response to earlier rocket fire from Deraa.