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Hollywood actors’ union approves deal with studios, ending strike
The deal brings an end to months-long halt in production, allowing thousands in film and TV to resume work.
Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals
The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.
Could Israel’s war on Gaza boost arms sales?
Israel is dropping tonnes of bombs on Gaza. It wants to replenish its stock.
Israeli forces close in on al-Shifa Hospital, trapping thousands
Thousands of people are holed up in Gaza's largest hospital, which Israel claims is a Hamas command centre.
Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack
Umar Patek was freed last year after serving 11 years in jail for his role in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people.
Debate or no debate, Trump still commands the 2024 Republican race
Experts say Trump is acting more like an incumbent than a traditional candidate in a packed presidential primary field.
Australian arms exports to Israel in focus amid court case, port protests
Legal action and protests at Australian ports put spotlight on Australian weapons exports to Israel.
Independence march: Smaller crowds expected at Poland’s nationalist rally
After the right suffered at a recent election and amid internal divisions, fewer are likely to join the annual event.
Israel revises down toll from October 7 attack to ‘around 1,200’
Israeli officials say the original death toll of 1,400 included unidentified corpses now believed to be Hamas fighters.
Gaza’s hospitals on the brink of collapse
Gaza’s Ministry of Health says 21 hospitals are out of service, others are running out of fuel, medicine.