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The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:42
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.

Israel-Gaza truce talks have hit ‘stumbling block’, says Qatar

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:26
Mediator warns that negotiations are at 'delicate phase' as the war in the enclave grinds on.

Who are India’s opposition fighting to stop another Modi win?

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:18
An opposition coalition of 26 parties including Rahul Gandhi’s Congress is trying to stop another win for Modi.

Top USC graduate cancelled over Gaza speaks out

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:14
A top Muslim graduate in the US has condemned her university for canceling her graduation speech over pro-Palestine post

Google workers protest over Project Nimbus deal with Israel

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:52
Google employees have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling to cancel Project Nimbus.

Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:39
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.

More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:29
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:05
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:13
Colombia's most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.

Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China?

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:03
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been on a three-day visit to China in a bid to shore up economic ties.

Myanmar Army on the Ropes

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:00
People & Power gets special access to a pivotal moment in the fight against the military government in Myanmar.

Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:44
Ukraine's Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.

Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:31
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows 'slightest attack' will be met with a 'strong and fierce response'.

Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:24
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia's Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:02
Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT), with official results due in the coming days.

Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:54
Iraqi PM al-Sudani's visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict.

Flooding in Dubai after a year’s worth of rain falls in hours

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:34
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was hit by flooding that submerged roads and vehicles and caused flights to divert.

US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:10
Washington looking for alternatives after Russia effectively halted UN monitoring mission.

Dubai reels from flood chaos as record rains lash UAE

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 09:09
Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation, flooding roads and Dubai's international airport.

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 194

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 08:11
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on homes in Rafah, Maghazi and Gaza City since Tuesday.

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