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Russia and China block UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.
‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade
The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.
Palestinians queue for hours in pouring rain to get bread
Palestinians in Gaza were seen standing in line for hours in the rain for bread, as food shortages deepen.
Afghanistan brands China peace talks with Pakistan ‘useful’
Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.
Tehran synagogue destroyed as US-Israeli strikes kill over a dozen
A synagogue in Tehran was struck in a wave of US-Israeli attacks overnight.
Iraqi armed group releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson
The armed group Kataib Hezbollah said that it would free Kittleson on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
What we know about the shooting by Istanbul’s Israeli consulate
Gunmen opened fire near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, triggering a gun battle with Turkish police.
French nationals return home following Iran prison release
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were freed in November after more than three years at Evin prison.
Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack
A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.
How AI is being used to target Palestinians
We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.