Israel and the US’s demands for increased Gaza aid

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,008

These were the key developments on the 1,008th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Published: 2024-11-28 02:21:45

UK police launch new probe into associates of late Harrods boss al-Fayed

London police say they are investigating associates on suspicion of 'assisting and facilitating' sexual abuse.

Published: 2024-11-28 02:01:13

Trump ally Elon Musk calls to ‘delete’ US consumer protection bureau

Musk, a confidante of the president-elect, is set to co-lead Trump's newly created Department of Government Efficiency.

Published: 2024-11-28 00:13:49

Mexico warns Trump-proposed tariffs to cost 400,000 US jobs

Mexico emphasises interconnectedness of economic ties with US - and the mutual threat of tariffs.

Published: 2024-11-27 22:27:31

FBI confirms Trump cabinet picks targeted with bomb threats, ‘swatting’

An FBI statement says there were 'numerous' threats targeting Trump cabinet picks and appointees to his government.

Published: 2024-11-27 21:35:21

Will the US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Agreement ends more than a year of fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli military.

Published: 2024-11-27 21:00:27

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as UN chief sees ‘ray of hope’

Thousands of displaced people set out to return home to southern Lebanon, but others heed Israeli warnings to stay out.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:59:53

Protests halted in Islamabad after clashes leave seven dead

Islamabad is recovering after violent protest led by Imran Khan’s supporters.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:21:05

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:09:02

Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports

Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:07:39

Massive toll from a year of Israeli attacks on Lebanon

A huge disparity in the amount of death and destruction has become clear in Lebanon and Israel.

Published: 2024-11-27 20:01:02

Video: Namibians vote in contested presidential and parliamentary elections

Namibian voters waited in long queues to cast their votes in one of the nation’s most competitive elections.

Published: 2024-11-27 19:29:46

Netanyahu says Israel to appeal against ICC arrest warrants over Gaza war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel urged the court to suspend the warrants against him and Yoav Gallant.

Published: 2024-11-27 18:13:51

US slaps sanctions on Venezuelan officials over post-election crackdown

The US says its sanctions target 21 individuals involved in anti-democratic practices and the repression of protests.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:56:33

Russian rouble drops to lowest level against the dollar in 32 months

Currency falls beyond 110 to the US dollar for first time since just after Ukraine invasion, Russian state media report.

Published: 2024-11-27 17:08:34

Hell and high water: Gaza waits for a ceasefire of its own

Conflicting emotions in Gaza as the people there watch the ceasefire in Lebanon take effect.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:36:10

South Korea’s Seoul hit by heaviest November snowfall on record

Seoul, South Korea’s capital, was blanketed by the heaviest November snowfall on record.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:33:23

China releases three US citizens in final days of Biden term: White House

US says Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung were wrongfully detained and are returning home.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:30:30

How and why UNIFIL failed to ‘keep peace’ in Lebanon

And will continue to fail unless its mandate and aims change.

Published: 2024-11-27 16:08:34

Private contractors in US eye windfall from Trump’s push to deport migrants

Trump’s pledge to pursue 'mass deportation' is likely to increase demand for detention facilities and surveillance.

Published: 2024-11-27 15:14:02

Photos: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins after a year of fighting

Border regions charred, Beirut bombarded and northern Israel empty as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah commences.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:53:52

What does Lebanon’s ceasefire mean for Gaza, as Israeli attacks continue?

As a ceasefire deal is reached in Lebanon, the Israeli military continues to scale up attacks across Gaza.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:34:36

What’s next for Imran Khan’s PTI after Islamabad protest setback?

Frantic escape by party leaders during a security crackdown could hurt the PTI. But the government faces questions too.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:29:18

How a small Lebanese town became a haven from Israel’s war

The people of Bar Elias say it is their moral duty to host newcomers uprooted by Israel's invasion.

Published: 2024-11-27 14:21:27