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Russia boosts nuclear forces amid ‘hybrid war’ with the West: Putin
President says Moscow's strategic forces remain at the highest level of readiness as he meets top defence officials.
What’s at stake in the DRC election?
The Democratic Republic of the Congo goes to the polls this week to decide who will lead the country.
UN rights chief: ‘Extensive failure’ by Russia to protect Ukraine civilians
Volker Turk also says there are indications that Russian forces committed war crimes.
Coups, climate and cost of living: Key issues that shaped 2023 in Africa
It was a year full of high-stakes geopolitical drama and economic crises for Africa.
Australia’s Starc, Cummins become most expensive signings in IPL history
The Australian cricketers landed record deals in auction, surpassing England's Sam Curran's record signing in 2022.
Israel’s ‘Plan B’ for the Gaza Strip
The Israeli army can't carry out mass expulsion of Gaza's population by force, so it is making it unliveable.
China’s Gansu earthquake kills more than 100 people: What to know
A powerful magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit remote China's Gansu province, killing 118 people.
Yemen’s Houthis ‘will not stop’ Red Sea attacks until Israel ends Gaza war
US launches maritime coalition to counter attacks the rebel group says are a response to Israeli 'crimes' in Gaza Strip.
Israeli attack on residential area in south Gaza kills at least 29
Three buildings were destroyed in the attack in Rafah, separate strike in Jabalia refugee camp kills at least 10 people.
‘Losing hope’: Sudan civilians terrified as RSF attacks second-biggest city
The RSF is on the verge of capturing Wad Madani, a city that has hosted hundreds of thousands of war-displaced people.