Ecuador president declares ‘war’ with criminal gangs amid soaring violence
City streets deserted after gangs take prison staff hostage, set off explosions, briefly seize TV station live on air.
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US top diplomat Blinken meets Abbas, discusses Palestinian statehood
US secretary of state travelled to the occupied West Bank during his fourth trip to the region since Gaza war began.
WHO facing ‘near insurmountable challenges’ in Gaza aid delivery
The UN says it remains 'ready' to deliver aid to Gaza, calls on Israel to approve access requests.
Morocco to lead UN Human Rights Council despite South Africa’s disapproval
Secret vote held after 13 African members could not agree on a candidate, as some criticise Rabat's rights record.
Pakistan court restores ex-PM Imran Khan’s cricket bat election symbol
The order, less than a month before the election, could be challenged in Pakistan's Supreme Court.
Terrified people flee Israeli attacks at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital
On top of approaching tanks and bombings, quadcopters have been shooting at helpless displaced civilians on the ground.
Al-Shabab captures UN helicopter in central Somalia
Several passengers reportedly taken after helicopter lands in territory controlled by the armed group.
South Africa’s genocide case against Israel: How will the ICJ decide?
Israel has promised to defend itself as the World Court is set to hold public hearings in case brought by South Africa.
Fifth US Republican presidential debate: All you need to know
Haley and DeSantis will go head-to-head, while Trump holds a competing town hall just days ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
Zelenskyy on surprise Baltics tour to rally support against Russia
Ukraine president's first stop is Lithuania. He will also visit 'reliable friends' Latvia and Estonia.
Tshering Tobgay set to return as Bhutan PM after liberal PDP wins elections
Election commission says People's Democratic Party, led by Tobgay, won 30 seats in the 47-member parliament.
Ten killed, gangs unleash terror as Ecuador declares state of emergency
Gunmen storm TV station during live broadcast, more than 20 violent incidents reported as country lurches into crisis.
As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka
The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.
Putin critic Navalny says he’s in punishment cell at Russian Arctic prison
'Polar Wolf' colony is among the harshest in Russia's prison system, whose inmates have been convicted for grave crimes.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 96
UN officials have warned that the Gaza Strip is becoming uninhabitable. Here are the latest updates.
In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections.
Mass Hindu wedding defies poverty and persecution in Pakistan
Ceremony in the southern city of Karachi joins 122 Hindu couples unable to afford their own weddings.
US, UK forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired by Houthis
No injuries or damage reported in what the US military said was the 26th attack by the Yemen-based group since November.
US, Ukraine, dozens more condemn alleged Russia-North Korea arms transfers
Foreign ministers of nearly 50 countries say such activities breach UN sanctions on North Korea.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 686
As the war enters its 686th day, these are the main developments.