Israel-Saudi Arabia ‘normalisation’ deal in reach, Netanyahu tells Biden
Meeting on UN sidelines comes amid apparent friction between two leaders over Israeli premier's judicial overhaul plan.
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Iran’s parliament approves ‘hijab bill’; harsh punishments for violations
The bill defines an array of punishments for violators of a mandatory dress code, including fines and prison terms.
Russian Defence Minister Shoigu tours missile, drone display on Iran visit
Sergey Shoigu meets senior military and security officials on visit to Tehran, says Russia-Iran ties reach a new level.
What to know about the Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
The surprise announcement averts further escalation of the conflict, which already claimed dozens of lives.
Nationalist, populist, far-right parties eye rising support across Europe
A backlash against immigration, LGBTQ rights, abortion and support for Ukraine is unfolding across the continent.
US attorney general rejects Republicans’ political influence accusations
Merrick Garland says politics has no influence on Justice Department amid Donald Trump indictments, Hunter Biden probe.
As eastern Libya reels from disastrous floods, a new threat emerges
Health officials warn of the danger of water contamination in the aftermath of catastrophic floods in Libya's east.
Russia’s role in Nagorno-Karabakh questioned after renewed tensions
Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a deal after a brief offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh. What lies ahead?
Army tank stolen from military base in Israel found in scrapyard
The decommissioned tank was found in a scrap yard 20km from an army training base in northern Israel, authorities say.
In numbers: India-Canada trade and education relations
As tensions rise between the nations over killing of Sikh leader, here is a breakdown of their trade and education ties.
Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces reach Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire deal
A ceasefire agreement has been settled between Armenian forces and Azerbaijani army in Nagorno-Karabakh.
India warns citizens on Canada travel amid row over Sikh leader’s murder
India concerned for citizens' safety in Canada because of 'politically condoned hate crimes and criminal violence'.
Hamza, the Moroccan hotelier who helped a British woman find her dad’s body
After the earthquake, deep in the Atlas Mountains, Boumazough was vital in finding the body of a man cycling the world.
UNESCO recognises Argentina torture centre as a World Heritage site
Outgoing President Alberto Fernández said the UNESCO designation would highlight history 'deniers want to conceal'.
FTX accuses Bankman-Fried’s parents of siphoning millions
FTX said the founder's parents participated in wrongdoing, including enriching themselves, which led to its collapse.
Brazil’s Lula warns Guatemala risks a ‘coup’, prompting rebuke at UN
Guatemala's outgoing president vows to hand over power but condemns foreign meddling at the UN General Debate.
Rights groups condemn arrest of French journalist over defence reporting
Journalist Ariane Lavrilleux authored a report claiming French intelligence had been misused by Egypt to kill civilians.
Azerbaijan forces attack Nagorno-Karabakh as threat of new war looms
Yerevan has condemned the 'full-scale aggression' against the Armenian-controlled region.
Israel kills four Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
Raid on Jenin kills two Palestinians, with another Palestinian killed near the fence between Gaza and Israel.
Zelenskyy urges global unity against Russia in UN General Assembly speech
Ukraine's president tells world leaders at UN event in New York that they must 'act united to defeat the aggressor'.