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US Senate rejects Bernie Sanders’ push to tie Israeli aid to human rights
Senators overwhelmingly reject the resolution, which could have imposed conditions on billions the US sends Israel.
Tennis: Jabeur knocked out of Australian Open by teen sensation Andreeva
Tunisia's Jabeur lost 6-0 6-2 to Russia's 16-year-old Andreeva in the second round.
Malaysia charges two with ‘wounding religious feelings’ in now-banned film
Mentega Terbang, about a teenager exploring religion, was banned in September after criticism from conservative Muslims.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 103
Israeli strikes kill 15 in southern Gaza as Japan's shipping firm suspends Red Sea operations amid escalating tensions.
Pakistan says two children killed in attack by Iran
Pakistan said two children were killed, three others injured after neighbouring Iran launched air attacks in Panjgur.
‘Sitting back without work’: Kashmir’s snowless ski slopes hit livelihoods
Locals bear the brunt of an unusually dry winter that's being blamed on unregulated tourism and the climate crisis.
Morocco fans back Atlas Lions to end trophy wait at AFCON 2023
Touted as the favourites to win AFCON 2023, can Morocco finally lift the trophy that has eluded them for 58 years?
Two Malaysians in Guantanamo plead guilty to conspiring in Bali Bombings
Mohammed Nazir Bin Lep and Mohammed Farik Bin Amin agreed to give evidence against alleged mastermind Hambali.
At least 17 injured after Russian missiles hit Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Rescuers search rubble after two S-300 missiles hit centre of Ukraine's second-biggest city.
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.