UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access Forced austerity: 600 staff laid off, Gaza salaries cut 20%, aid access blocked amid worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Read MoreTrump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditionsUkraine's Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures.
Read MoreASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FMPhilippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have 'not endorsed' the election in military-run Myanmar.
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Read MoreIran prepares for war as US military ‘armada’ approachesDiplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US.
Read MoreTrump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oilTrump signs executive order ramping up pressure on Havana's oil supplies in wake of US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro.
Read MoreWhat’s the format and full match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2026?Teams, groups, dates, start times and venues for all 54 matches at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.
Read MoreGaza-based journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcryAward-winning Palestinian journalist regains account with 1.4 million followers after surprise removal from platform.
Read MoreVenezuela’s Rodriguez signs oil reform law while the US eases sanctionsThe Trump administration has pressured Venezuela to increase foreign access to the country's large oil reserves.
Read MoreCanada’s Carney hails new trade deals, ‘expects’ US to respect sovereigntyCanadian prime minister has sought to rally 'middle powers' to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.
Read MoreUS opens probe after a Waymo self-driving car hit a child near a schoolThe child ran across the street from behind a double-parked SUV towards the school and sustained minor injuries.
Read MoreUS Justice Department charges man with assault after Ilhan Omar town hallAs part of the government's affidavit, an FBI agent testified to the suspect approaching Omar with a syringe.
Read MoreNiger military gov’t says France, Benin, Ivory Coast behind airport attack'They should be ready to hear us roar,' says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase.
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s military government dissolves political partiesInterior Minister says multiplication of political parties has fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion.
Read MoreMicrosoft stock plunges as Wall Street questions AI investmentsThe drop comes amid stalling growth for its cloud computing software as OpenAI investments are questioned.
Read MorePalestinian journalist Bisan Owda regains TikTok account after outcryPalestinian journalist Bisan Owda, known for sharing videos from Gaza, says she’s regained access to her TikTok.
Read More‘Melania’: What to know about the US first lady’s new documentaryThe film's high budget has raised questions about efforts by powerful donors to win favour with the White House.
Read MoreFrance moves to ban social media for users under 15France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
Read MoreTotalEnergies restarts $20bn LNG project in Mozambique after 5-year freezeOperations were paused indefinitely in 2021 due to escalating violence in the region.
Read MoreIran slams EU’s ‘terrorist’ designation for IRGC as hypocriticalIran’s foreign minister labelled the EU as hypocritical after designating the IRGC a "terrorist" organisation.
Read MoreFormer Illinois deputy sentenced to 20 years for US killing of Sonya MasseySean Grayson fatally shot Massey after she called police to her home, in a killing that sparked outrage and protests.
Read MoreWho controls Yemen now and why it mattersHumanitarian crisis worsens in Yemen as power struggles intensify and aid gaps grow.
Read More‘They picked the wrong state’: how Minneapolis is fighting back Minneapolis mobilizes rapid response networks and mutual aid as protests grow against federal immigration agents.
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