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South Korea’s opposition files motion to impeach acting president
Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.
Three babies freeze to death in Gaza refugee camp amid Israeli blockade
Father of three-week-old victim Sila Mahmoud al-Faseeh says family slept on cold sand in tent exposed to bitter winds.
Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years of devastating tsunami
The 2004 tsunami caused devastation across 14 countries, killing 220,000. Asia holds memorials honouring the lives lost.
Curry’s Olympics, NBA LeBron-Bronny, and Caitlin Clark fever: 2024 review
Basketball took off in 2024, taking centre stage on the global sports news calendar at key points of the year.
Babies in Gaza die of hypothermia as living conditions worsen
Doctors say three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in a displacement camp in southern Gaza.
In Quneitra, nobody can celebrate al-Assad’s fall amid Israel’s invasion
Israel has taken advantage of the collapse of the al-Assad regime to advance into southwestern Syria.
Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test
Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne.
The US won’t reign in Israel in Gaza
International relations professor Hassan Barari says the US will allow Israel to continue causing hunger in Gaza
Video: Israeli attack kills five journalists inside press vehicle in Gaza
Five Journalists from Al-Quds Today channel have been killed by an Israeli military strike on their broadcasting van.
Biden condemns Russia’s ‘outrageous’ Christmas attack on Ukraine
Biden promises surge in weapons deliveries to Ukraine after drone and missile barrage hits its power grid.
Israeli public focused on hostages as famine looms in Gaza
“The Israeli public is overwhelmed with the issue of the hostages."
Aleppo’s soap makers, now making their soaps in a free Syria
The al-Jubailis have owned and operated their soap factory for generations, and they plan to keep doing so.
Syria says 14 policemen killed in ambush by forces loyal to al-Assad
Attack comes after police impose curfews following protests prompted by online video of an attack on an Alawite shrine.
How George Soros became ‘Enemy Number 1’ for India’s Modi
The BJP has accused the billionaire of funding initiatives critical of Modi, aimed at destabilising India.
Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations
Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,036
Here are the key developments on the 1,036th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Why did an Azerbaijan Airline plane crash in Kazakhstan? What we know
At least 38 people killed after passenger plane crashes near Aktau in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan launches criminal case.
Japan Airlines hit by cyber attack, delaying some flights
JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.
Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital
Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when their vehicle was struck.
On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency
More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.