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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 125

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 08:28
A US drone strike in Iraq killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander as Israeli bombing of Gaza enters fifth month.

‘Inherently undemocratic’: Pakistan suspends mobile services on voting day

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 08:16
The government temporarily suspends mobile phone services as it holds the parliamentary and provincial election.

Economic hardship, insecurity spike in Mali as ECOWAS exit looms

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 08:15
Mali's exit from the bloc comes as citizens complain about fallout of regions sanctions imposed following the two coups.

Book returned to school library after 120 years

Education - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 07:03
The book, presented to a child at a school in Birmingham in 1904, resurfaces via a jumble sale.

Pakistan’s real test begins after election, say analysts

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 03:33
Pakistan's struggling democracy faces serial crises — political, economic, on the security front, and of legitimacy.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 715

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 02:16
As the war enters its 715th day, these are the main developments.

Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 01:01
The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including two children, as they attended a Sunday service.

South Korea loves pork and booze. It wants to be the next halal powerhouse

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/08/2024 - 00:37
The East Asian country is setting its sights on the global halal industry after taking film, TV and pop music by storm.

Millions at risk of starving in Gaza as Israelis prevent aid deliveries

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 23:57
Gaza is on the brink of famine, according to the United Nations as Israelis continue to prevent aid from crossing the bo

Qatar edge Iran 3-2 in dramatic Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 23:47
Hosts and holders win a thrilling high-tempo clash to book a place in the final against Jordan.

Paramilitary commander killed in Baghdad drone strike: Reports

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:57
Abu Baqir al-Saadi of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group has been killed in eastern Baghdad, officials say.

Photos: Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 21:04
Defending champions Qatar battle through a fiesty match with Iran to book a place in the final against Jordan.

‘Reckless’: Proposed ban on US funding for UNRWA raises alarm

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 20:49
Advocates say growing bipartisan support for curbs to UN agency for Palestinian refugees is 'concerning' and 'reckless'.

Israeli bomb hits car near children in Rafah

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 20:43
Children’s chants at an entertainment event in Rafah turned to screams when an Israeli bomb struck a car metres away.

Why are farmers protesting across Europe?

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 20:05
Demonstrators are denouncing EU policies that they say could drive them out of business.

Blinken says ‘a lot of work’ remains on Israel-Hamas truce talks

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 19:37
US secretary of state meets Israeli officials as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to reject Hamas plan.

‘Gaza’s Newton’ is lighting up his family’s tent

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 19:16
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy has been dubbed ‘Gaza’s Newton’.

Embattled immigration deal shows rightward lurch for Biden and Democrats

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 18:52
A deal for new border restrictions in exchange for foreign aid may fail, but it reveals a platform change for Democrats.

Brianna's mum wants mindfulness taught in schools

Education - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 18:35
Esther Ghey is part of a campaign to put mindfulness onto the national curriculum.

UN chief warns of ‘age of chaos’ as Security Council stays divided on Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/07/2024 - 18:32
Antonio Guterres says the divisions within the UN Security Council are 'dangerous'.

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