Why is Gaza out of fuel — and what now?
The enclave is under a power blackout after Israel has stopped all fuel, food and other essential supplies.
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Russia tries to spoil Ukraine’s counteroffensive before winter
In the 85th week of war, Russia ruins attacks across the front, an apparent bid to sap the progress of Kyiv's forces.
What is Gaza Strip, the besieged Palestinian enclave under Israeli assault?
The world's largest 'open-air prison' with 2.3 million people is under an intense Israeli bombardment since Saturday.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, opposition leader Gantz to form emergency unity gov’t
The two leaders agree to form a war cabinet comprising Netanyahu, Gantz and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
What is the Palestinian Authority and what is its relationship with Israel?
Set up in the mid-90s as an interim body on the path to Palestinian statehood, the PA faces a crisis of legitimacy
Israeli flags adorn EU buildings after Hamas attacks. Is the bloc united?
An EU official says the bloc's response to the Israel-Hamas war signals hypocrisy, as divisions emerge.
Israel-Gaza: Collective punishment of millions not justified – Humza Yousaf
Scotland's first minister calls for creation of humanitarian corridor to allow people to leave enclave and aid to enter.
How are Palestinian children affected by the Israel-Hamas war?
The Israeli air strikes have resulted in the deaths of hundreds of children in Gaza, the total blockade poses risks.
US announces $200m military assistance package for Ukraine
US package is the first to be announced since Congress dropped new funding for Kyiv to avoid a government shutdown.
How big is Israel’s military and how much funding does it get from the US?
Israel has one of the world’s most powerful militaries, bolstered by more than $3.8bn of military aid a year from the US
‘Nothing to do with this’: Thai families plead for Hamas captives’ release
Fourteen Thai workers are believed to have been taken captive by Hamas, with 20 others feared dead.
Gaza faces ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as power plant running out of fuel
Gaza's authorities say 'all basic life services' are at risk after Israel's 'total siege' of the Hamas-run enclave.
Greeks denounce Albanian trial of mayor-elect as political
Ethnic Greek Albanians say socialist prime minister Edi Rama is trying to cover up illicit land deals.
Analysis: Why did it take Israel three days to return to Gaza’s boundary?
The Israeli army took more time than expected to clear the area that Hamas took in its surprise dawn raid.
Wildfires rage in Argentina’s Cordoba province amid heatwave
Authorities evacuate people as massive flames surround populated areas in Cordoba province.
Biden pledges military aid, political support for Israel amid Gaza war
US president strongly rebukes Hamas and offers unqualified backing for Israel's 'duty to respond' to attacks.
Indian author Arundhati Roy may face prosecution for 2010 speech on Kashmir
Delhi gov't approves for case to proceed before courts for speech allegedly advocating Kashmir's secession from India.
Alarm as Israel again hits Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt
The third attack on the crossing's Palestinian side in the last 24 hours consisted of 'four missiles', reports say.
Rockets fired from southern Lebanon towards Israel as Gaza is bombed
The Israeli military said it has responded with artillery fire to the rocket launches from Lebanon.
Ukrainians stand with Israel amid war with Hamas, despite grievances
Historic ties between Kyiv and Tel Aviv appear stronger than recent disagreements over weapons deliveries.