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China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again
Official data shows GDP was 5.2 percent in 2023, hitting a government target, but recovery looks uneven.
Pakistan says two children killed in ‘completely unacceptable’ Iran attack
Islamabad accuses Iran of violating its airspace in attack targeting armed group Jaish al-Adl and summons ambassador.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 693
These are the main developments as the war enters if 693rd day.
US federal workers risk livelihoods in push for course change on Gaza war
Government employees call a 'day of mourning' in latest sign of internal discontent over Biden administration policy.
New Hampshire primaries: A muted ‘circus’ with Biden missing from ballot
A fight over the primary's first-in-the-nation status has left a rift between state and national Democratic officials.
Protests distrupt Austrian Parliament
“Never again for anyone.” Dozens of protesters disrupted the Austrian Parliament calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
What might be the consequences of Israeli violence in occupied West Bank?
Violence has surged in the occupied West Bank since Israel launched its assault on Gaza last year.
Qatar announces Israel-Hamas deal for medicine and aid to enter Gaza
Shipment of aid for Palestinians and medicines for captives held by Hamas to leave Doha on Wednesday for Egypt.
Trump attends New York court for defamation trial
Writer E Jean Carroll is accusing Trump of defaming her in 2019 by denying he had attacked her in a department store.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges Western allies to step up pressure on Russia
Ukrainian leader says Western hesitation in backing Kyiv is costing time and lives, could prolong fighting for years.
Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on ship in Red Sea as US confirms new strike
Malta-flagged ship hit by missile as US military says it launches a new strike against Houthi targets in Yemen.
It is time to use Russia’s frozen assets to help Ukraine
Western concerns about the transfer of Russian funds seized in the West to Ukraine are unfounded.
Sudan suspends contacts with IGAD mediating group: Foreign ministry
The army-aligned government accused IGAD of 'violating' the country's sovereignty by inviting the RSF chief to a summit.
UK takes centre stage in Red Sea action, targeting Yemen’s Houthis
Three Royal Navy Frigates are now in the region, as the UK ramps up to its biggest military footprint since the Cold War
Polish truckers agree to suspend border protest until March
Truck drivers had blocked border since November, demanding restrictions be reintroduced for Ukrainian hauliers.
Israel’s new $15bn war budget: What’s it for and what gets cut?
The Israeli government approves an increase to its annual budget, but not without a lot of infighting.
Israel’s war on Gaza is the deadliest for journalists
Journalists in Gaza are facing the deadliest war against their profession in history.
Does open source intelligence help find the facts in Gaza?
With access to Gaza restricted, researchers rely on open source intelligence to know what’s happening on the ground.
Flash floods in Mauritius
Cyclone Belal brought flash floods, submerging cars in its path along roads in Port Louis, Mauritius.
What is Myanmar’s Three Brotherhood Alliance that’s resisting the military?
The alliance has seen recent gains over military troops, but its successes are limited.