Prisoner exchange? Israeli captive families demand answers from Netanyahu

Israeli relatives increasingly angry over fate of captives, particularly during military's large-scale bombing of Gaza.

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UNGA calls for humanitarian truce in Israel-Hamas war: How countries voted?

The resolution passed with 120 votes in favour, 14 against and 45 abstentions.

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Analysis: Does Israel’s land operation mean captives won’t be released?

A 'well-informed leak' said there may be a ceasefire soon, but what does Israel's current land operation mean?

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Li Keqiang, former Chinese premier, has died at age 68

State media says Li Keqiang, who stepped down just nine months ago, died of a heart attack.

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Q&A: NUG’s first Rohingya minister says Myanmar in ‘unified revolution’

Aung Kyaw Moe says the civilian government working to remove the military has a vision of a more inclusive Myanmar.

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‘Appalling’: Why has Biden cast doubt on the Palestinian death count?

Rights advocates condemn the US president for denying Palestinian suffering 'even in death' during the Israel-Hamas war.

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EU leaders call for ‘humanitarian pauses’, aid corridors in besieged Gaza

Declaration made as European countries face criticism of employing double standard on human rights, international law.

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Age no barrier as Indonesia gears up for February 2024 elections

Legal challenges on age limits have failed and analysts say fitness for office is about more than a number.

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Biden condemns Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank

US president said attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank 'pour gasoline' on tensions.

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Record 114 million people displaced globally, says UN

As wars rage from Ukraine to Gaza, the number of displaced people is at a record high, the UN estimates.

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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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