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Ukraine-Russia war drags on into 2024
Ukraine ends year disappointed by stalemate with Russia, and anxious about aid from allies.
‘We cry for Palestine’: Indonesian homemakers mobilise support for ‘family’
They're raising funds for Gaza, rallying against the war and educating young Indonesians about the conflict.
Israeli bombing of Gaza home kills journalist, family
Eighteen people were killed in an Israeli bombing that targeted the Khalifa family home in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
Ukraine claims to have destroyed Russian ship in Crimea attack
Air force says Crimea attack destroyed the Novocherkassk, which it said was being used to transport drones.
US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-backed forces
White House says strikes targeted three sites used by Kataeb Hezbollah and other Iran-affiliated groups in Iraq.
Malaysia’s MM2H changes draw cautious welcome, questions among ex-pats
Southeast Asian country's revised residency scheme comes after 2021 revamp significantly tightened eligibility.
Tens of thousands affected as severe flooding hits Thailand’s south
Schools closed, roads and railways submerged and people forced onto their roofs amid torrential rain.
Classroom massacre: Survivors say Israel executed innocents in Gaza school
At least seven bodies of displaced Palestinians 'shot point-blank' were recovered at the Shadia Abu Ghazala School.
China looks for the diplomatic ‘sweet spot’ between panda and wolf
China’s pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.
Ukraine proposes lowering age for military conscription from 27 to 25
Draft bill proposed as military looks for hundreds of thousands of new recruits in its fight to eject Russia.