What’s in Hamas’s 135-day proposal for a Gaza truce?
The group has presented a three-stage plan that would see Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners freed.
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Why is Amnesty urging India to halt bulldozing of Muslim properties?
Rights group calls for a halt to the demolition of Muslim properties, calling it a form of extra-judicial punishment.
Ukraine lawmakers pass first reading of mobilisation bill
The legislation would tighten draft conditions as Kyiv struggles to replenish its ranks as Russian war grinds on.
Thailand, Muslim separatists agree on new plan to end violence
Talks resume after one year in Malaysia to bring end to conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people since 2004.
EU launches legal action against Hungary’s ‘sovereignty’ law
The legislation is viewed as a threat to political opponents, media and civil society.
Russia hits targets across Ukraine in ‘massive’ missile, drone strikes
Deadly early morning attacks hit Kyiv and other cities, killing at least three civilians.
Twin bombings kill at least 22 as Pakistan prepares for elections
The attacks target election campaign offices of candidates in the restive Balochistan province.
Aliyev poised to win as Azerbaijan votes in snap presidential election
President Aliyev widely expected to win another term after takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh breakaway enclave.
Blinken in Israel to try to seal Gaza truce deal
The US official arrives as reports suggest optimism over efforts to bring the war to a halt is fading.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 124
Efforts for a truce deal continue amid worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Philippines landslide strikes miners, homes in gold-mining village
Dozens of people missing after heavy rains brought mountainside cascading over remote village.
‘India Out’ campaigns simmer in Bangladesh amid election fallout
Calls to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh follow allegations of Indian interference in national elections.
Pakistan election 2024: How the voting works
Pakistan will vote for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges.
New Zealand calls on Papua rebels to release pilot kidnapped a year ago
Phillip Mehrtens, who was flying for Susi Air, was taken captive from an airstrip in the troubled Indonesian province.
US House rejects Israel-only bill; Ukraine-Israel-border bill shaky
Republicans harden positions as probable presidential candidate Donald Trump increases pressure.
In legal no-man’s land, refugees in Malaysia struggle to eat, pay rent
Malaysia tells UN review it has no plans to change system under which refugees are considered undocumented migrants.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 714
As the war enters its 714th day, these are the main developments.
Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash
The 74-year-old billionaire tycoon has died in a crash in the popular vacation spot Lago Ranco in southern Chile.
Michigan school shooter’s mother found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
In 2021, Ethan Crumbley walked out of a toilet, pulled a gun from his backpack at school and killed four students.
Qatar says Hamas response to truce proposal ‘generally positive’
On visit to Qatar, top US diplomat Antony Blinken says Hamas's response to a truce proposal has been shared with Israel.