Category: Global News
‘Modern slavery’: Trapped in Iraq, Nigerian women cry out for help
Nigerian women recruited to work as domestic helpers in the Middle Eastern country say they face severe abuse.
Two sailors killed in annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Crew members died after being struck by the sail boom in separate incidents, organisers say.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,037
Here are the key developments on the 1,037th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
WHO chief says he was metres away from Israeli attack on Yemen airport
Houthi media says three people killed in the attacks on the airport and three killed after Israel hit city of Hodeidah.
South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as currency plunges
Main opposition Democratic Party's bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.
What climate records were broken in 2024?
As global temperatures continue to climb, 2024 is poised to overtake 2023 as the hottest year in recorded history.
Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis
Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik's rigorous adherence to constitutional procedure seen as key to overturning martial law.
Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash, reports say
Azerbaijan officials cited in multiple reports say Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 was downed by Russia's air defences.
Advocates launch legal push for Argentina, Chile to arrest Israeli soldier
Hind Rajab Foundation has been pursuing legal cases against Israeli soldiers across the globe, citing war crimes.
Retraction of US-backed Gaza famine report draws anger, scrutiny
Report by USAID-funded network said 'highly likely' the threshold for famine has been surpassed in northern Gaza.