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What plans does Washington have for Gaza?
In yet another Middle East visit, the US secretary of state has been rallying support from regional players.
Fears simmer in Essequibo region as Venezuela eyes the disputed territory
Essequibo residents express anxiety as Venezuela advances its claims over the region, largely seen as part of Guyana.
Photos: The female marines Japan is training for war
Japan's first marine unit since World War II is an elite force. But the 2,400-person unit only includes about 40 women.
UN ‘concerned’ Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations
Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the UN preoccupation with Afghan women is unwarranted.
Lebanon and Israel ‘prefer’ diplomatic end to tensions, US envoy says
Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border attacks since the early days of the war on Gaza.
Any US attack on Yemen’s Houthis will ‘not go without response’
Houthi leader says any US attack will trigger a greater response as the group steps up attacks in the Red Sea.
Day one of the ICJ genocide hearing against Israel: Key takeaways
South Africa laid out a list of alleged genocidal acts by Israel while seeking an injunction against the war.
Blinken says path to a Palestinian state can stabilise region, isolate Iran
Top US diplomat stresses the need for a path to Palesitnian statehood as he ends latest visit to the Middle East.
How did a UN helicopter fall into al-Shabab’s hands in Somalia?
Despite a government offensive against the armed group, al-Shabab shows its capacity for high-level attacks.
ICJ hears South Africa’s genocide case against Israel over Gaza war
South Africa accuses Israel of violating UN's 1948 Genocide Convention, established in the Holocaust's wake.