Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah fighter as violence on Lebanon border grows
War planes attacked a house in Bint Jbeil, killing three people, Lebanon's state media say.
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Analysis: In the Red Sea, the US has no good options against the Houthis
The US-led maritime force is a half measure that Houthis will test. But it can't do more without escalating tensions.
China sanctions US-based Xinjiang monitor
Los Angeles-based Kharon reported on human rights abuses committed against Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
DR Congo opposition plans election protest despite government ban
Five opposition candidates had announced their intention to march, calling the DRC election a fraud.
Workers protest in Indonesia after blast at Chinese-funded nickel plant
Hundreds demand improved healthcare and safety standards after 18 people were killed at a nickel processing plant.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 82
Attacks continue in West Bank's Nur Shams and safe zones might be targeted - here are the latest updates.
US eyes reports Iran has accelerated uranium enrichment
Tension has risen between Washington and Tehran amid the Israel-Gaza war.
Six killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp in occupied West Bank
Ambulances say they were blocked by Israeli forces after attack on Nur Shams refugee camp near Tulkarem.
‘Dying every two hours’: Afghan women risk life to give birth
Afghanistan is among the worst countries in the world for deaths in childbirth, with one woman dying every two hours.
South Korea sanctions North Korean spy chief over illicit cyber activities
Pyongyang is thought to use the money stolen in cyber-heists to fund its illegal weapons programmes.
‘Will rebuild Gaza’: In freezing Rafah, a Palestinian mother’s 2024 dreams
Rania Sakallah's family had a four-bedroom home in Gaza City, filled with love. Now their next meal is uncertain.
At least eight killed after severe storms batter eastern Australia
The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 672
As the war enters its 672nd day, these are the main developments.
Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office
The Filipina, whose supporters say is a victim of human trafficking, was sentenced to death in Indonesia in late 2010.
Ukraine says at least one killed in Russian attack on Kherson rail station
Ukrainian authorities say Russian shelling of a train station kills a police officer and injures four others.
Turkish parliament’s foreign affairs commission approves Sweden’s NATO bid
Approval clears another hurdle in Sweden's accession process to the bloc in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Houthis say they carried out drone attack on Israeli port of Eilat
Houthis claim responsibility for drone attack on Israeli port city of Eilat, Red Sea commercial vessel.
Deadly Christmas in Syria’s Idlib after Russian attack kills five in family
A couple and their three children were killed; a fourth child is in critical condition.
Indians sent back by France over trafficking concerns: What we know
A makeshift courtroom was set up in a French airport to investigate human trafficking concerns.
Pakistan court restores jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s party election symbol
Khan's party claimed the election body's move was aimed at preventing him from contesting the February 8 polls.