Biden says Hamas attack on Israel aimed at disrupting Israel-Saudi thaw
Saudi officials reportedly paused normalisation talks with Israel following Palestinian group's October 7 attacks.
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Hollywood stars urge Biden to push for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
Celebrities including Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and Susan Sarandon urge US president to push for halt in fighting.
Gaza’s next big threat: Cholera, infectious diseases amid total blockade
Humanitarian organisations warn deadly water-borne diseases will spread in the besieged strip if aid is not allowed in.
French intel says Palestinian rocket likely cause of Gaza hospital blast
France’s military intelligence agency says no evidence Israeli strike caused the blast at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital.
He is Ecuador’s youngest president-elect. What lies ahead for Daniel Noboa?
Noboa, heir to a banana industry fortune, faces rising crime with little political backing and an abbreviated term.
Could Venezuela’s diaspora hold the key to its opposition primary race?
With 7.7 million people recently fled abroad, Venezuela's opposition hopes the diaspora could become a political force.
Not all in China’s military view Taiwan, the West as primary threat
As China prepares for possible conflict with Taiwan, the US, some see such a confrontation as unnecessary, unwinnable.
Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world
Thousands of people in Muslim-majority countries and beyond held demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians.
US judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt for violating gag order
Judge says the former president could face penalties for failing to retract previous remarks about court staff.
Hamas releases two American hostages from Gaza after Qatari mediation
Judith Raanan and Natalie Raanan released and back in Israel, prime minister's office says.
Biden asks US Congress for $105bn in assistance for Israel and Ukraine
More than $9bn would be set aside for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine, Israel, and Gaza.
EU staffers criticise von der Leyen’s ‘uncontrolled’ support of Israel
Hundreds sign a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, saying the bloc's position is enabling more violence.
Israel aims to end its responsibility for Gaza as ground offensive looms
Israeli defence minister reveals long-term plans for Gaza, says military campaign to involve three phases.
How Israel will stage its land incursion into Gaza
Anticipated ground assault could see well-armed Israeli troops square off against determined Palestinian resistance.
Sudan facing humanitarian crisis as relief funding dwindles
Sudan’s medical sector is on the verge of complete collapse, humanitarian organisations say, along with rising hunger.
With Milei leading Argentina’s presidential race, abortion is on the line
Libertarian candidate and frontrunner Javier Milei has pledged to hold a referendum to repeal abortion access if elected.
‘We will not give away our land’: Armenians near Azerbaijan exclave
Following the takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh, which led to an almost full exodus of its Armenian population, fear grows.
Photos: UNRWA camp in Gaza stirs painful memories of the Nakba
Palestinians struggling to survive as Israel bombs Gaza say tents provide them with little hope or safety.
UN chief calls on Israel to open aid ‘lifeline’ for Gaza
Labelling aid trucks 'the difference between life and death', Antonio Guterres called for access via the Rafah crossing.
Middle East Roundup: ‘Where our love grew’ – love and loss in Gaza
Israeli offensive on Gaza approaches two weeks as the region teeters on a knife’s edge–here’s the Middle East this week.