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Aid ship to Gaza leaves Cyprus port with 200 tonnes of food
A charity ship for Gaza has set sail from Cyprus, under a plan to open a new sea route for aid.
Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?
The law creates India's first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.
Switzerland to try Syria’s Rifaat al-Assad for war crimes
Rifaat al-Assad is accused of ordering crimes as a commander in Hama in February 1982, Swiss attorney general says.
Love in the time of genocide
Acts of love and heroism continue amid Israel's carnage in Gaza.
European Commission to recommend EU accession talks with Bosnia
Brussels is pushing to accelerate EU expansion in Western Balkans as it eyes growing Russian and Chinese influence.
Ukrainian drones and missiles strike Russian oil refineries
Ukraine continues to target Russia's oil and gas infrastructure.
Is Israel hoping to escalate hostilities with Hezbollah in Lebanon?
Israel's PM Netanyahu may be trying to extend his country's conflicts to maintain his hold on power, analysts argue.
Thai election authorities seek to dissolve poll-winning Move Forward Party
Election body says party's bid to amend lese-majeste law undermines governance system but MFP vows to 'prove innocence'.
‘Little Gaza’: Mourning loved ones Israel killed in West Bank refugee camps
Israel's attacks in the occupied West Bank have killed both fighters and civilians, and left only destruction behind.
Aid ship testing sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza sets sail
While welcome, the opening of the sea corridor alone will not push back the food crisis stalking Gaza.
US intelligence warns of mounting challenges to current world order
Spy chiefs say threats from China and Russia threaten US primacy, war on Gaza could spread insecurity.
‘Treaties don’t work’: Wanted Western fugitives hide in wartime Russia
Moscow's cooperation on extraditions with its westward neighbours has practically ceased since the Ukraine war began.
China, Iran and Russia stage joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman
Military exercises running through March 16 are to involve warships and aviation.
India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports
The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.
Haiti PM confirms he will step down
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry released a video confirming he will step down.
Gazans break fast without ‘joy of Ramadan’ as Israel attacks grind on
Palestinians in Gaza mark a joyless iftar on the first day of Ramadan against a backdrop of famine and displacement.
Maduro given party nod to run in Venezuelan presidential election
The ruling party has selected the president to seek a third successive term in July 28 elections.
India’s Rishabh Pant set to resume cricket career at IPL 2024
Pant will play competitive cricket for the first time since sustaining multiple injuries in a car crash in 2022.
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 158
Children in Gaza have suffered 'relentless mental harm' during five months of war, says Save the Children.
Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after first day of Ramadan
Palestinians were allowed in to pray at Al-Aqsa Mosque, after the first day of Ramadan fasting.