Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 659
As the war enters its 659th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Fighting is all around’: Myanmar faces deepening humanitarian crisis
Local aid groups are providing desperately needed assistance to thousands displaced across the country.
No evidence but US Republicans approve Biden impeachment inquiry
Vote means investigation is likely to extend well into 2024 when Biden will be running for reelection.
US Homeland Security staff accuse leadership of turning ‘blind eye’ to Gaza
An open letter from Homeland Security employees blasts agency heads for ‘minimising the ongoing atrocities’ in Gaza.
Tesla recalls nearly all US vehicles over autopilot system defects
Firm's largest ever recall comes after two-year investigation by federal safety regulator focused on autopilot function.
US Supreme Court to decide on access to abortion pill in major case
The Biden administration aims to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone, which has been approved by the FDA.
Trump loses immunity bid in Carroll defamation suit
A US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an earlier decision by a federal judge saying that Trump cannot claim immunity.
Christmas cancelled: US Palestinians feel no holiday joy amid war on Gaza
Christian Palestinians in the US are muting their holiday celebrations as they mourn the ongoing suffering in Gaza.
Heavy rains in Gaza worsen misery of Palestinians amid Israeli bombardment
Weather brings more misery for the displaced families as winds tear flimsy tents and rains drench clothes and blankets.
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange prisoners in step towards normalisation
Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenians, most of whom were held since 2020, in exchange for two soldiers held since April.
Pakistan court indicts jailed ex-PM Imran Khan in state secrets case
Case could result in up to 10 years in jail and reduces Khan's chances of being released in time to campaign for polls.
Tunisian opposition leader Chaima Issa gets suspended jail term
Military court hands Issa one-year suspended sentence for insulting the president, inciting soldiers to disobey orders.
Badly burned but free, Israa Jaabis on her release from Israeli prison
Israa Jaabis was accused of attempted murder when her car caught fire near an Israeli checkpoint in 2015.
Analysis: Is the Houthi threat to world order worse than the war on Gaza?
In economic and security calcualtions, the world is pragmatically less concerned with war on Gaza than with shipping.
EU holds up billions in aid for Hungary amid tug-of-war over Ukraine
PM Viktor Orban promises to veto proposal on Kyiv's EU membership as EU chief urges support for 'strong' Ukraine.
COP28 Dubai is over: Four key highlights from the UN climate summit
A contentious fossil fuels agreement stirred up anger while states found to be falling behind on climate commitments.
UN: Gaza ‘catastrophe’ threatens to raise record global displacement
Death, suffering and displacement threatens to spill out across the Middle East, said Filippo Grandi.
Argentina’s Milei starts shock therapy by devaluing peso by 50 percent
New president Milei warns of painful measures as currency value slashed, subsidies cut, public works tenders cancelled.
Israel-Gaza war on US campuses: Why are top university leaders under fire?
A congressional hearing on anti-Semitism has shone a spotlight on the tensions between free speech and campus safety.
Missiles from Houthi-controlled Yemen target commercial tanker, report says
Another tanker reports 'exchange of fire' with speedboat off Yemen’s coastal city of Hodeidah.