Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan spark Taliban warning of retaliation
The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by…
Month: December 2024
Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure
One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to…
Palestinian fighters blow up Israeli military vehicle in West Bank clashes
Hamas’ armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked…
Photos: Moments of joy and hope in 2024
In 12 frames, people around the world – playing, celebrating, dancing and smiling – as…
Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Authorities says 14 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes near the city of Aktau.
Christmas for pessimists
This year, a chance encounter with a fellow pessimist helped me find some Christmas magic…
Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations
Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.
(Jesus is) (We are) the reason for the season, By Ebuka Ukoh
[[{“value”:”…as we navigate the season — its joys and its complications — remember this: Christ…
South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second…
‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza
As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.
Christmas: Nigerians lament high prices of rice, chicken, onions, other food items
[[{“value”:””I can’t afford a live turkey this year. I’ll buy frozen chicken instead and skip…
US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters
The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035
Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Israeli forces kill at least 8 in occupied West Bank raids, drone strikes
Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid.
IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances
Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing
The island’s semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon…
US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down
State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid…
Armed men open fire on journalists during reopening of Haiti hospital
Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence…
Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes
At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a…
