Category: Global News
Hollywood stars urge Biden to push for ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
Celebrities including Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett and Susan Sarandon urge US president to push for halt in fighting.
Gaza’s next big threat: Cholera, infectious diseases amid total blockade
Humanitarian organisations warn deadly water-borne diseases will spread in the besieged strip if aid is not allowed in.
French intel says Palestinian rocket likely cause of Gaza hospital blast
France’s military intelligence agency says no evidence Israeli strike caused the blast at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital.
He is Ecuador’s youngest president-elect. What lies ahead for Daniel Noboa?
Noboa, heir to a banana industry fortune, faces rising crime with little political backing and an abbreviated term.
Could Venezuela’s diaspora hold the key to its opposition primary race?
With 7.7 million people recently fled abroad, Venezuela's opposition hopes the diaspora could become a political force.
Not all in China’s military view Taiwan, the West as primary threat
As China prepares for possible conflict with Taiwan, the US, some see such a confrontation as unnecessary, unwinnable.
What’s the impact of Israel’s Gaza war on Arab nations?
Protests in the Middle East reflect public anger at Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Photos: Palestine solidarity rallies around the world
Thousands of people in Muslim-majority countries and beyond held demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinians.
US judge threatens to hold Trump in contempt for violating gag order
Judge says the former president could face penalties for failing to retract previous remarks about court staff.
Hamas releases two American hostages from Gaza
Hamas says hostages freed after diplomatic efforts by Qatar, as Israeli officials confirm release, Israeli media report.