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China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House
US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.
How and why UNIFIL failed to ‘keep peace’ in Lebanon
And will continue to fail unless its mandate and aims change.
Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants
Trump’s pledge to pursue 'mass deportation' is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.
Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting
Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.
What does Lebanon’s ceasefire mean for Gaza, as Israeli attacks continue?
As a ceasefire deal is reached in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues to scale up attacks across Gaza.
What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?
Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.
How a small Lebanese town became a haven from Israel’s war
The people of Bar Elias say it is their moral duty to host newcomers uprooted by Israel's invasion.
Israel and the US’s demands for increased Gaza aid
Did Israel fail to meet US demands for increasing aid in Gaza?
Keir Starmer’s remarks on genocide in Croatia vs Gaza
What were Keir Starmer's remarks regarding genocide in Croatia and Gaza?
Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final
Indian teenager makes comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one in Singapore.
Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president
Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as a shoo-in given Georgian Dream's influence over electoral college vote.
Israeli govt “shooting itself in the legs” by boycotting Haaretz
Akiva Eldar on the impact of the Israeli government’s crackdown on the newspaper, Haaretz, and previously on Al Jazeera.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement takes effect
A ceasefire agreement ending 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.
Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost
Massive increase in spending builds on last year's record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.
Lindsey Graham ICC reactions
US senator welcomes and rejects different ICC arrest warrants.
Ceasefire deal with Hezbollah gives Israel “free hand in Gaza”
Alon Liel onwhat Israel’s next move will be, after negotiating a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah.
William Hague elected Oxford University chancellor
The former cabinet minister will become the 160th person to hold the 800-year-old position.
Taiwan’s Olympic medallist Lin Yu-ting quits boxing event over gender issue
Taiwanese officials withdraw Lin from the event in the UK to 'avoid further harm' to the Paris 2024 gold medallist.
Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump’s anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?
Bhattacharya would lead the National Institutes of Health, the primary agency in the US for public health research.
Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal details
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has the right to strike Lebanon if Hezbollah breaches ceasefire.