Impeding aid to Gaza could be crime under ICC jurisdiction, says prosecutor

ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan called on Israel to make 'discernible efforts' to ensure civilians access food and medicine.

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Internet, phone services return to Gaza after Israeli communications cutoff

Paltel Group says services being gradually restored after disruption due to Israeli bombardment.

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Netanyahu says war entering ‘second stage’ as Israeli troops push into Gaza

Israeli prime minister describes campaign against Hamas as 'second war of independence'.

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Friends actor Matthew Perry dies at 54: US media

Perry found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, the LA Times reports.

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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'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/10/24/whats-the-extent-of-us-military-aid-to-israel-in-its-war-on-gaza?traffic_source=rss

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.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/24/why-does-china-claim-almost-the-entire-south-china-sea?traffic_source=rss

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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