Category: Global News
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 639
As the war enters its 639th day, these are the main developments.
Venice to trial admission fee, visitor limit from April 2024
City mayor hopes scheme can be a model for other places that are struggling to cope with surging visitor numbers.
Indonesia’s presidential hopefuls face slowdown in region’s biggest economy
GDP growth slowed to 4.94 percent in the third quarter, compared with 5.72 percent during the same period in 2022.
‘Just as scared’: Cyberscam victims in Cambodia find no freedom in rescue
Many end up for months on end in dire conditions in detention centres – sometimes alongside their traffickers.
Violent protests in Dublin after children injured in knife attack
Police say they have not ruled out any motive behind stabbing incident, and warn against spread of 'misinformation'.
Hamas says 30 killed in Israeli attack on UN school ahead of Gaza truce
Ahead of planned four-day pause in hostilities, Israel says war to continue for two months after 'brief respite'.
Why are so many Palestinians imprisoned in Israel?
Thousands of Palestinians are held in Israeli jails and the number is increasing daily.
What are the details of the truce between Israel and Hamas?
Four-day pause is set to begin on Friday morning and includes the release of Hamas captives, Palestinian prisoners.
Pro-Palestine protesters pause Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Pro-Palestine demonstrators glued their hands to the street in the middle of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Business heir Daniel Noboa sworn in as Ecuador president
The banana empire heir has promised to reduce violence and create jobs in the country gripped by a bloody drug war.