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Russia gained 4,000sq km of Ukraine in 2024. How many soldiers did it lose?
Verifying casualty figures for soldier in the Russia-Ukraine war is difficult, as experts call it 'a war of narratives'.
What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
HMPV infections are spreading in China while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK.
EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova
Moscow blames Ukraine and Moldova for halting supplies; Chisinau suspects Russia seeks to influence upcoming election.
Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
Foreign Minister Fidan threatens military action against PKK-linked YPG group if they fail to meet Ankara's demands.
Light aircraft crashes at tourist hotspot in Australia, killing 3
Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the crash off island located near Perth, Western Australia.
Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained
President Maduro said the group included mercenaries and 'hit men', describing two US detainees as 'very high level'.
With Trump looming, Pakistan braces for foreign policy challenges in 2025
Analysts predict a tough year, as Islamabad prepares for more US belligerence towards China, the closest Pakistan ally.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,049
Here are the key developments on the 1,049th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
‘Massacres’: Women, children killed as Israel bombs Gaza’s ‘safe zone’
Al Jazeera's correspondent says fear dominates in Gaza as Israeli attacks intensify, targeting 'humanitarian safe zone'.
Former Cambodian opposition MP shot dead in Bangkok ‘assassination’
Lim Kimya, 74, had refused to flee Cambodia even after former PM Hun Sen threatened to make opposition MPs lives 'hell'.