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‘Broken’: Domestic violence impacts women, children in Gaza
As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed.
South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035
Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters
The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent.
IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances
Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.
Israeli forces kill at least 8 in occupied West Bank raids, drone strikes
Israeli brigade commander hurt by improvised explosive device targeting military vehicle during Tulkarem camp raid.
US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down
State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing
The island's semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.
Armed men open fire on journalists during reopening of Haiti hospital
Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence is rare.
Two Gaza Civil Defence workers killed as Israel launches multiple strikes
At least six other people killed and many wounded in an Israeli raid on a house in Jabalia al-Nazla in northern Gaza.
Could ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina be extradited from India?
Formal extradition request sent by Dhaka for her return to face trial.
Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem amid Israeli killings of Palestinians
Holiday cheer absent, with no Christmas tree or decorations adorning Church of Nativity, revered as birthplace of Jesus.
At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision
After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.
NASA probe attempts closest ever approach to the sun
With the spacecraft out of contact, it will be Friday before mission operators confirm its historic flyby.
Trump promises death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers’ after Biden pardons
During his first term in office, Trump oversaw a series of federal executions unparalleled in modern history.
Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Harsh weather causes havoc across the region, with snow drifts also shutting down highways and halting trains.
In Afghanistan, Trump will have to play a balancing game
Taken too far, incoming US president's pragmatic disengagement policy in Afghanistan could badly backfire.
Starbucks strike expands to more than 300 US stores: Union
Strike over wages and staffing issues comes at one of the coffee chain's busiest times of the year.
What’s blocking a ceasefire deal in Gaza?
Former Israeli adviser Daniel Levy argues that dehumanisation of Palestinians by Israel blocks peace efforts in Gaza.
Iran to lift ban on WhatsApp, Google Play, state media report
Authorities vote to allow Meta's instant messaging platform and Google Play as first step to scale back internet curbs.