World has abandoned Afghanistan, says country’s last women’s minister
Hasina Safi speaks to Al Jazeera on the global response to the war-torn country's humanitarian crises.
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Why reopening the Rafah crossing is crucial amid Israeli bombing of Gaza
Egypt has said Palestinians need to remain on their own land - but it is trying to facilitate humanitarian aid.
At least 199 people being held captive by Hamas, Israel says
Hamas abducted Israelis and foreigners during the group's multipronged attack on the country on October 7.
Finnish Nobel peace laureate Martti Ahtisaari dies at 86
Ahtisaari played a key role in negotiating peace in multiple countries, including Namibia, Kosovo and Indonesia.
Malaysia’s Anwar rejects West’s ‘pressuring attitude’ to condemn Hamas
Malaysian prime minister says his government will continue to maintain its relationship with the Palestinian group.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 600
As the war enters its 600th day, these are the main developments.
Ecuador votes to elect new president
Luisa González and Daniel Noboa are in a tight race as Ecuador's economy remains the biggest concern for voters.
What are the military risks of an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza?
The Israeli army says it is ready for the next stage of its war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death in Gaza war-related killing in US
The boy, 6, was stabbed 26 times with large military-style knife, according to autopsy, while his mother is in hospital.
Palestinians in Gaza can go to ‘tent cities’: Former Israeli minister
Danny Ayalon has been accused of calling for 'ethnic cleansing' as the Israel-Gaza war enters its second week.
Iran warns Israel of regional escalation if Gaza ground offensive launched
Iran warns that any Israeli ground offensive in Gaza could expand the scope of the conflict elsewhere in Middle East.
Poland votes in key election amid rising nationalism, Ukraine war
Ruling conservative nationalist party is pitted against an opposition that accuses the government of eroding democracy.
Photos: Afghanistan hit by another earthquake in Herat region
A series of powerful quakes have levelled whole villages, burying families and leaving thousands homeless.
Tens of thousands rally around the world in solidarity with Palestine
Protesters march in support of Palestinians in cities around the world calling for an end to Israeli bombing of Gaza.
Which countries have criticised Israeli attacks on Gaza?
From South Africa to Norway, the Middle East to Southeast Asia, calls for an end to the siege of Gaza are growing.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire amid fears of regional escalation
One person killed in Israel in an exchange of fire between the two foes while Israel continues to bomb Gaza.
Afghanistan’s Herat province hit by third earthquake in nearly a week
At least one person reported dead and nearly 100 injured after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Herat province.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 599
As the war enters its 599th day, these are the main developments.
Indigenous Australians call for ‘week of silence’ after referendum failure
Mourning, calls for truth-telling after Australians vote no to giving Indigenous people more political representation.
In Jerusalem’s Old City Israel soldiers ‘do what they want’ to Palestinians
Palestinian residents of the Old City speak of harassment by Israeli soldiers at entrances lining the ancient walls.