IOM makes ‘global appeal’ for $7.9bn to help 140 million people
The appeal comes as the number of people forced to migrate reached 117 million by the end of 2022, the IOM said.
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Families of hostages storm Israeli parliament meeting
The demonstration signals growing anger over the fate of the hostages in the fourth month of the Gaza war.
Hospitals cut off as Israel batters southern Gaza
With bombing from all sides and in areas including hospitals and universities, no safe corridor to escape exists.
Trump may testify in E Jean Carroll defamation case: Here’s what’s to know
Trump has already been fined in one case brought by Carroll. On Monday he might testify in another.
Poland PM visits Ukraine in latest show of solidarity in war against Russia
Donald Tusk arrives in Kyiv for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine's war with Russia nears two years.
‘I no longer have a country’: Antiwar Russians who fled unlikely to return
Huge waves of Russians left after the Ukraine war began. Many still feel a sense of guilt over the conflict.
Iran and Pakistan rebuilding diplomatic ties following tit-for-tat strikes
Islamabad and Tehran's detente should help soothe some concerns of regional escalation from the war in Gaza.
Boakai sworn in as new Liberia president after victory over Weah
The new president is expected to tackle poverty and corruption that flourished under his predecessor, George Weah.
‘Let’s talk about it’: EU’s Borrell presses Israel on two-state solution
EU foreign policy chief says Israel's plan to destroy Hamas in Gaza is not working as bloc's foreign ministers meet.
India’s Modi opens controversial Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the opening of the temple heralds a 'new era' for India.
Japan hopes to restore power to ‘Moon Sniper’
Space agency JAXA says its vessel could be revived thanks to an early shutdown, noting it has 'lots' of data.
Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee
The collapse blows the chance for both firms to better compete with international streaming rivals.
India’s Modi opens Ram temple built on site of demolished mosque in Ayodhya
Temple consecration marks unofficial start to Hindu nationalist leader's re-election campaign in polls later this year.
Babri mosque to Ram temple: A timeline from 1528 to 2024
Ram temple is inaugurated in Ayodhya 32 years after a Hindu nationalist mob demolished the Mughal era Babri mosque.
Russia hands down criminal charges following rare large protest
Activists in Bashkortostan face 15 years in prison on charges of organising 'mass riots', assaulting public officials.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 108
Netanyahu rejects a deal with Hamas to end the war while diplomatic efforts continue amid Israeli bombing of Gaza.
Why is India’s Ram temple in Ayodhya controversial?
The BJP's Prime Minister Modi will be opening the temple on Monday, three years after laying its first stone.
Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia
El-Sisi's comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter's deal with Somaliland.
Hundreds of thousands protest against far-right in Germany
Rallies to protest against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) political party held in Berlin, Munich and other cities.
Hamas says October 7 attack was a ‘necessary step’, admits to ‘some faults’
The Palestinian group provides its account of the assault on communities in southern Israel.