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UN says Palestinians detained by Israeli forces humiliated, beaten

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 14:22
Rights official says Palestinian men detained by Israeli security forces in unknown locations for between 30 to 55 days.

Why isn’t the world keeping #EyesOnSudan?

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 14:00
The Sudanese youth are again at the forefront of organising online and offline as the country is being ravaged by war.

People are getting sick because of Israel’s war on Gaza

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 13:39
Doctors in Gaza are warning that diseases like Hepatitis-A are rapidly on the rise.

Palestinians in Ukraine decry ‘double standard’ as Kyiv supports Israel

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 13:10
Ukraine has supported Israel throughout the latest conflict, upsetting Palestinians as war ravages Gaza.

$900 fine for a delivery rider’s death: Do couriers have any rights?

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 12:38
The death of a Turkish delivery courier has brought into focus the conditions under which riders work.

Japan counts down to ‘Moon Sniper’ landing on lunar surface

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 11:53
A successful touchdown will make Japan the fifth country ever to put a spacecraft on the moon.

Why has the Maori king of New Zealand called a national meeting?

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 11:34
The gathering will discuss how Maori rights can be protected by upholding their interpretation of Treaty of Waitangi.

Palestinians welcome Chile and Mexico’s call for ICC probe into Gaza war

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 11:02
Two countries express 'growing worry' over 'escalation of violence' in International Criminal Court referral.

‘Credibility at stake’: Why did Iran strike Pakistan amid Gaza war?

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:51
Tehran’s attacks on Pakistani, Iraqi and Syrian land have only one thing in common, say analysts: a show of strength.

Is time running out for Egypt’s Salah to win AFCON in Messi moment?

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:38
The Egyptian footballing great is on a continuing quest to win one piece of silverware missing in a stellar career.

Soldiers raid Ecuador prison as two arrested for prosecutor’s murder

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:29
The government's crackdown on gangs faces fierce retaliation as violence rages in the country.

‘It’s very scary now’: Fear grips Haiti’s Port-au-Prince amid gang violence

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 10:15
A key community in Haiti’s capital has been under siege for days as violence escalates.

US lawmakers pass spending bill to avert government shutdown

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:30
House of Representatives also votes to keep the lights on in government facilities for at least another six weeks.

Pakistan to conduct national security review amid standoff with Iran

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 09:12
Meeting of top military, civilian leaders is being held after Pakistan's retaliatory strikes on armed groups in Iran.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 105

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 08:59
Clashes over a two-state solution and US foreign policy on Houthi strikes - here are major updates.

Netanyahu rejects Palestinian statehood

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 07:48
During a press conference Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he objects to Palestinian statehood.

North Korea touts ‘underwater nuclear weapon system’, blasts US drills

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 07:40
Pyongyang promises to deter 'hostile military manoeuvres' after naval exercises between US, South Korea and Japan.

‘Used to be a festival’: Why Pakistan is seeing a subdued election campaign

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 06:15
Crackdown and censure on the main opposition party turns the run-up to the February 8 election into a lukewarm affair.

‘Better future’: India’s Ayodhya sees business boom with Ram temple launch

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 05:23
Ayodhya is getting an economic boost as the city gears up for millions of tourists to see the controversial Ram temple.

Los Angeles Times to lay off ‘significant’ number of employees, union says

Fri, 01/19/2024 - 05:14
LA Times Guild announces one-day walk-out to protest planned layoffs.

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