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China sanctions five US arms manufacturers over Taiwan weapons sales
The move follows US approval of $300m in military aid for the self-ruled island, which holds elections in a week.
US defence chief promises transparency amid secrecy around hospital stay
Lloyd Austin went to hospital for elective surgery on January 1 but the White House was not notified.
Woman in her 90s pulled alive from rubble of Japan earthquake
The 7.6 quake struck on New Year's Day, causing extensive damage to communities on the Noto Peninsula.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 683
As the war enters its 683rd day, these are the main developments.
Thousands protest in Israel demanding captive release, government to resign
Protesters angry at the government rallied in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem calling for return of captives held in Gaza.
Could infighting threaten Israel’s government?
Bitter divisions erupt between ministers on post-war plans for Gaza.
FBI arrests three people linked to January 6, 2021, insurrection
The three Florida residents allegedly attacked officers during an assault on the United States Capitol.
Pro-Palestine protesters block bridge outside UK parliament
Demonstrators gathered on the streets of central London, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war on Gaza.
Ukraine says Russian missile attack kills 11 in eastern town
Eight people were wounded after Russian forces hit the town of Pokrovsk with S-300 missiles, regional governor said.
India’s Aditya-L1 sun mission reaches solar orbit
Launched in September, the solar observation mission will undertake a comprehensive study of the sun.