A ‘cultural genocide’: Which of Gaza’s heritage sites have been destroyed?

Nearly 200 sites of historical importance have been destroyed or damaged in Israeli air raids in the past 100 days.

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The dark underbelly of Pakistan’s male body image revolution

Inside the little-known world of bodybuilding, vulnerable young men face steroid abuse and sexual exploitation.

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No money for meat, so we eat rats: The Indian snake catcher

A snake catcher earns a steady income for only half the year, but his small abode always has room for one more.

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Republican caucuses? Iowa’s Arabs and Muslims are more concerned with Gaza

Alienated by Republicans, some Arab American advocates in Iowa say they will not vote for President Joe Biden either.

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Prosecutors in Peru seek 34-year sentence for ex-President Castillo

Former President Pedro Castillo is accused of 'carrying out a coup' after he attempted to dissolve Congress in 2022.

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‘Dangerous’: US attacks on Yemen’s Houthis belie push for de-escalation

US acting as 'arsonist and firefighter', experts say, by urging Middle East de-escalation but backing Israel's Gaza war.

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‘Election engineering’: Is Pakistan’s February vote already rigged?

Even with Pakistan's chequered electoral history, some analysts believe the coming vote might be the most unfree yet.

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up?

As India plays its second consecutive Asian Cup, expectations remain low for the team that hasn't won major titles.

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‘A country but not a country’: Taiwan prepares to vote in China’s shadow

Some 63 percent of Taiwan's people identify as Taiwanese, but it might not affect the outcome of Saturday's vote.

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Gaza daily deaths exceed all other major conflicts in 21st century: Oxfam

Human Rights Watch also says Israel’s war has included 'acts of collective punishment that amount to war crimes'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 687

As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.

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UN Security Council demands Houthis stop Red Sea shipping attacks

Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader's multinational crew.

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‘Still no endgame’ as Blinken concludes latest Middle East tour: Analysts

Critics question whether Blinken's trip is an exercise in 'face-saving' as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

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South Africa takes Israel to the ICJ claiming genocide in Gaza

South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice accusing it of crimes of genocide in Gaza

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Q&A: Former Biden appointee says US policy is ‘dehumanising’ Palestinians

Al Jazeera speaks to Tariq Habash about why he resigned from the Biden administration amid Israel's war on Gaza.

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Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery

Disclosure comes as Pentagon faces public backlash over its secrecy about US defense secretary's hospitalisation.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 685

As the war enters ifs 685th day, these are the main developments.

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Governor’s revolt: Why Iowa’s Kim Reynolds split from Trump ahead of caucus

As the US's Iowa caucus nears, Reynolds breaks with tradition by endorsing a Trump rival. What does she stand to gain?

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 684

As the war enters its 684th day, these are the main developments.

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Sheikh Hasina wins fifth term in Bangladesh amid turnout controversy

Questions raised over official turnout of 40 percent after opposition boycott call and reports of empty polling centres.

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A poll with outsize importance: What to know about Taiwan’s election

Taiwanese voters will choose their next president and legislature on January 13. China and the US will be watching.

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