Henry Kissinger: Nobel Prize-winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100
An 'enigmatic realist' who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China.
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Analysis: Why extending the Israel-Hamas truce won’t be easy
Mediators are locked in hectic parleys to extend the pause in fighting, but it's becoming harder for Israel to agree.
COP28 president denies UAE using UN climate talks to seek oil deals
Investigation finds Emirati president of talks, who is also an oil executive, using his role to push fossil fuel deals.
US says Indian gov’t official directed plot to assassinate Sikh activist
US federal prosecutors charge 52-year-old Indian man for alleged involvement in murder-for-hire conspiracy.
Freed Israeli hostages tell families of ordeal in Gaza captivity
Most captives released during a six-day-old truce have been rushed to hospitals in Israel.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinian children in occupied West Bank raid
Residents of Jenin camp, which has seen nightly raids since October 7, say they were 'shocked' at scale of attack.
South Africans demand permanent Gaza ceasefire during pro-Palestine march
Protesters marched through Johannesburg demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, in solidarity with Palestine.
Manitoba’s new premier brings hope to the search for Indigenous remains
The historic election of Wab Kinew came amid a push to recover the bodies of murdered Indigenous women from a landfill.
US says climate change threatens wolverines with extinction
The tenacious wolverine is under threat as climate change threatens to melt away mountain habitats.
Jailed without charge: How Israel holds thousands of Palestinian prisoners
Israel has called Palestinians released under a truce with Hamas violent 'terrorists.' But most haven't been charged.
‘Save what remains of Gaza’, hospital director says, amid bombing
The burden on the few remaining hospitals operating in central and southern Gaza Strip has increased.
Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’
Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country's national interest.
Ukraine ‘will not back down’ against Russia as it urges Western support
'Ukraine is not going to back down', official says as Kyiv seeks to keep Russia conflict on agenda amid Israel-Gaza war.
Russia unleashes assault waves on Ukraine’s Avdiivka, refugees on Nordics
Russia is losing manpower at pace, says Ukraine, whose army has been mostly on the defensive in recent days.
How Parthenon sculptures sparked a diplomatic row between Greece and UK
The UK PM cancelled a planned meeting with his Greek counterpart after Athens sought permanent return of the sculptures.
What is Africa’s goal at COP28 as the climate summit begins?
At COP28, African countries are seeking to be equal players in talks often dominated by richer, western nations.
LGBTQ advocates cheer Thailand’s latest drive for same-sex marriage law
If approved, Thailand would be first country in Southeast Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and only second in Asia.
Group stages ‘die-ins’ across Washington, DC to raise awareness for Gaza
Silent protesters are using visual depictions of dead Palestinians to highlight the toll of Israel's war to passersby.
Saudi Arabia selected to host World Expo in 2030
Country also expected to host 2034 World Cup achieves latest in series of wins for Gulf states on international events.
Hamas releases 12 more captives as Gaza truce holds for fifth day
Israel releases 30 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 10 Israeli hostages, according to mediator Qatar.