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Israel to refuse visas to UN officials after Guterres speech on Gaza war
Protesting the UN chief's criticism, Israel's envoy says 'the time has come to teach them a lesson'.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 19
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 19th day, these are the main developments.
Gaza is out of fuel, out of time under Israel’s bombardment
Israel says Gaza can't have fuel because it has military uses. But the delivery system is tamper-proof, so why refuse?
‘Wake-up call’ for EU as report reveals spike in anti-Black racism
Calling the findings 'shocking and shameful,' the European Agency for Fundamental Rights has demanded action.
Child casualties in Gaza a ‘stain on our conscience’: UNICEF
The UN agency calls for full humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip where 50% of the population is below 18 years of age.
At least five killed in Israeli raids in occupied West Bank: Ministry
More than 100 West Bank Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since Hamas's attack on October 7 prompted Israeli response.
Hong Kong to introduce own national security law in 2024
The move follows Beijing's move to impose a national security law following the 2019 mass protests for democracy.
Indonesia’s Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Defence minister and former general, whose running mate is the incumbent president's son, is leading opinion polls.
We ‘die slowly every single day’: What survival means for one Gaza family
After a displaced family of eight narrowly escape an air attack, they contemplate what the war means for their future.
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as latest US House Speaker candidate
Johnson, from Louisiana, is the fourth hopeful for the job amid continued in-fighting among Republicans.