Have the Houthi Red Sea attacks hurt Israel’s economy?
Most of Israel's trade is through the Mediterranean. But longer-term risks to Israel's economy are growing, saw analysts
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Blackout in Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Hospital as fuel runs out, babies at high risk
Israeli military attacks in the vicinity have left patients and medical staff to an uncertain fate.
Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs
Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 99
US carries out new strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen as Israel conducts more raids in cities in the occupied West Bank.
US launches new strikes on Yemen’s Houthis as conflict escalates
The attack comes a day after US, UK raids on Iran-aligned group's facilities sparked protests, calls for retaliation.
Shot in ‘cold blood’: Killing of Palestinian grandmother sparks outcry
Relatives of Hala Khreis, who was with her grandson and waving a white flag, relive the moment of her 'execution'.
Republican caucuses? Iowa’s Arabs and Muslims are more concerned with Gaza
Alienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.
Prosecutors in Peru seek 34-year sentence for ex-President Castillo
Former President Pedro Castillo is accused of 'carrying out a coup' after he attempted to dissolve Congress in 2022.
‘Dangerous’: US attacks on Yemen’s Houthis belie push for de-escalation
US acting as 'arsonist and firefighter', experts say, by urging Middle East de-escalation but backing Israel's Gaza war.
Gunman in racist mass shooting in Buffalo to face death penalty
Payton Gendron murdered 10 Black people at a supermarket in New York state in 2022.
EU lawmakers push on with move to try and limit Hungary’s voting rights
More than 100 members of European Parliament argue the move is 'necessary' to protect the values of the European Union.
Oil prices steady despite Middle East tensions, but risks are rising
Despite diverting supplies from the Suez Canal, tensions in the Red Sea have so far had a muted impact on energy prices.
ICJ genocide case: What are Israel’s arguments and do they hold up?
Israel defended itself from South Africa's accusations of genocide in a three-hour long session on Friday.
China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts before vote
The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan's separate identity, will be seeking a third term in elections on Saturday.
As Arevalo inauguration approaches, Guatemalans express cautious optimism
Attacks against President-elect Bernardo Arevalo have fuelled fears of election interference ahead of his swearing-in.
Israel rejects accusations of genocide in Gaza war at ICJ hearing
Israel argued that there was a lack of evidence that proves 'genocidal intent' in its war on Gaza.
Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa’s elections
The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.
Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning?
Putin used tariffs, a naval blockade and bombed ports to target Ukrainian agricultural competition, but none worked.
Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row
President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.
Who are the Houthis? A simple guide to the Yemeni group
The Houthis have been in a decade-long civil war and say their attacks are in opposition to Israel's war on Gaza.