Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 609

As the war enters its 609th day, these are the main developments.

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What’s the extent of US military aid to Israel in its war on Gaza?

Washington has been sending military assets to the region for 'deterence purposes'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 608

As the war enters its 608th day, these are the main developments.

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Why does China claim almost the entire South China Sea?

Beijing's claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.

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Venezuela’s opposition primary: Will Maduro finally be challenged?

The opposition is uncertain whether banned frontrunner will be able to contest presidential elections.

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Argentina heads to run-off as economy minister beats far-right outsider

Sergio Massa and Javier Milei will face-off next month after stronger-than-expected showing by ruling coalition.

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Indonesia’s TikTok Shop ban reveals mixed feelings on e-commerce revolution

Brick-and-mortar merchants welcome ban on platform, while online sellers say it is misguided.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 607

As the war enters its 607th day, these are the main developments.

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Israeli air attacks kill 30 in Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp: Civil defence

The bodies were recovered from under bombed buildings, most of them women and children, civil defence in Gaza said.

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Canada says it is confident Israel not behind deadly blast at Gaza hospital

Analysis by Canadian Forces Intelligence Command finds blast more likely caused by an errant rocket fired from Gaza.

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Russian strike on Ukrainian mail depot kills six, officials say

At least 14 people were injured in the Russian missile strike on an 'ordinary civilian' site, Kyiv says.

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Israeli air strike kills two in West Bank, Palestinian medics say

Israel says strike was targeted at members of the armed groups Hamas and the Islamic Jihad.

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Hamas says Israel refused to receive 2 hostages; Israel calls it propaganda

Hamas captured 210 people during its deadly assault in southern Israel on October 7 and they are being held in Gaza.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.

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Palestinian teacher says he’s determined to stay in Gaza, whatever the cost

Abdallah al-Naami says he has lost students to Israel's 'non-stop' bombing campaign as its war with Hamas stretches on.

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US, UK, Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions rise

US, UK, and Germany advise citizens to leave Lebanon following days of protests and cross-border exchanges.

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Gaza’s only cancer hospital could shut down amid Israel’s war and siege

Starved of fuel, the hospital has already stopped some services, such as radiology. Gaza has 9,000 cancer patients.

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