Federal emergency declared in Russia’s flood-hit Orenburg region
The floods, caused by rising water levels in the Ural river, force thousands of people…
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How credible is US rhetoric on ‘policy change’ towards Israel?
Annelle Sheline talks about quitting her job at the US State Department due to frustration…
In Ecuador, gov’t sees mining as the future. But communities are divided
Ecuador sees mining as a ‘crucial driver’ of the economy, providing jobs and incomes, but…
Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after police raid embassy
Ecuador’s police nabbed their former vice president in Mexico’s embassy by force, causing Mexico to…
Israel’s message: ‘Don’t feed the Palestinians’
The killing of the seven aid workers in Gaza is a direct consequence of Israel’s…
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 184
Indirect talks set in Egypt with CIA director, Qatari PM holding separate meetings with Israeli…
Israel may have started a forever war in Gaza
As Israel continues the war in Gaza, with no indication of a victory, it risks…
Six months of Israel’s relentless war on Gaza
Six months have passed since Israel began its brutal war on Gaza, killing more than…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 773
As the war enters its 773rd day, these are the main developments.
China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games
Beijing’s naval and air patrols in the disputed waterway take place as several US allies…
Djokovic wants last dance with Nadal at French Open tennis
World number one Novak Djokovic is hoping for one last matchup with the 14-time French…
Max Verstappen bounces back with dominant F1 win at Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull return to winning form, with Max Verstappen leading teammate Sergio Perez to a…
When is Eid al-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?
The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across…
A week of mourning in Rwanda to commemorate 30 years of 1994 genocide
President Paul Kagame leads rites in Kigali as the African nation marks one of the…
Reusing scalpels, operating with no anaesthesia: A doctor’s diary in Gaza
Riyadh Almasharqah spent two weeks in Gaza’s European Hospital, is trying to return to continue…
Rwanda genocide: ‘Frozen faces still haunt’ photojournalist, 30 years on
Jack Picone reflects on his journey through Rwanda in 1994, and the lifelong nightmares it…
Poland holds local elections in test for PM Tusk’s coalition government
About 190,000 registered candidates running for local government positions, including mayors and councillors.
Pellegrini elected Slovakia president in boost for pro-Russia PM Fico
Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini wins second round of presidential election, cementing grip of the pro-Russian…
Six months on from Afghanistan’s devastating earthquakes
On October 7, a series of powerful earthquakes hit remote western Afghanistan with much of…
Israel’s war on Gaza – six relentless months of death and destruction
A look at the devastating toll Israel’s war on Gaza has taken on the Palestinian…
