Israel’s war on Gaza: Can Guterres’s use of UN’s Article 99 bring peace?
The rarely used rule will allow the US secretary-general to make an appeal for peace to the Security Council.
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Displacement, death, hunger as Israel’s war on Gaza enters third month
Fighting rages as Israeli troops press further south with 'carpet bombardment of entire neighbourhoods'.
Ukraine mounts acts of sabotage in Siberia to staunch Russian artillery
Ukrainian media cited Ukrainian intelligence services claiming responsibility for the bombings of two fuel trains.
Conflict-weary DR Congo votes on December 20: A guide to the election
As the mineral-rich DR Congo prepares to vote for a new president this December, opponents are already crying foul.
EU-China summit: Leaders say ‘differences’, rivalries must be addressed
With two wars and tense trade relations, EU and Chinese officials open talks hoping for 'mutually beneficial' ties.
Russia set to hold presidential election in March 2024
Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again after constitutional reforms he orchestrated in 2020 to help extend term.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 62
The UN chief's invocation of a rare power and a warning from the ICC chief prosecutor - here are major updates.
The fishermen of Jaffa: Harmony becomes fear amid Israel-Gaza war
In the ancient port of Jaffa, peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis is threatened by war.
US throws weight behind Guyana in territorial dispute with Venezuela
Top US diplomat Blinken reaffirms support for Guyana's sovereignty as Venezuela threatens to annex its Essequibo region.
Israel intensifies daily raids on occupied West Bank
At least four Palestinians, including three teenagers, were killed in 24 hours, while 60 people were arrested.
Humanitarian conditions in Gaza near collapse as Israeli attacks intensify
Cholera and gastroenteritis are rapidly spreading due to the congested conditions in southern Gaza.
Israel, China and migration: Key takeaways from the US Republican debate
Four candidates spar at debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — the final one of the year, six weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact
Canberra will provide assistance for PNG's police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries' close ties.
Republicans block Ukraine funding over US-Mexico border despite Biden pleas
US President warned not passing the measure would 'kneecap' Ukraine on the battlefield and be a 'gift' to Putin.
UN secretary-general invokes Article 99 on Gaza
Antonio Guterres warned of a deepening 'catastrophe' as he called on the Security Council to act.
Former President Alberto Fujimori released from Peru prison after 16 years
Divisive former president who ruled from 1990-2000 and is now 85 freed from jail on humanitarian grounds.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 652
As the war enters its 652nd day, these are the main developments.
Can traditional architecture help build a ‘more resilient future’?
Pacific islands are looking to tradition to help address the climate crisis that threatens their existence.
US declares warring factions in Sudan have committed war crimes
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges the military and rival paramilitary RSF to 'stop this conflict now'.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik stands trial for defying peace envoy
Dodik called the envoy a 'stinker' as he demanded the trial be relocated to the capital of Bosnia's Serbia entity.