UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities

UN chief condemns Israeli law blocking electricity, water for UNRWA facilities
Russian air defences down 29 Moscow-bound drones over 20 hours, mayor says
Russian air defences down 29 Moscow-bound drones over 20 hours, mayor says
Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack on Putin residence

Ukraine, EU officials dismiss alleged attack on Putin residence
Zelenskiy says he won't sign weak deal that will only prolong war

Zelenskiy says he won't sign weak deal that will only prolong war
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
EU warns Yemen developments risk Gulf stability
US finds Ukraine did not target Putin in drone strike, WSJ reports

US finds Ukraine did not target Putin in drone strike, WSJ reports
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack, Syria says
Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting

Macron: allies will make commitments on protecting Ukraine at Jan 6 meeting
US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector

US issues fresh sanctions targeting Venezuela's oil sector
US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Russia's Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine

Russia's Putin, in New Year address, voices confidence in victory in Ukraine
Factbox-UAE foreign policy in spotlight after Yemen escalation

Factbox-UAE foreign policy in spotlight after Yemen escalation
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Iranians try to access local government building on fourth day of protests, state media says
Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen

Oman says foreign minister met Saudi counterpart to discuss Yemen
Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack

Russia releases video footage to challenge Kyiv over alleged attack
From battleships to buildings: Trump's name is everywhere

From battleships to buildings: Trump's name is everywhere
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US
Russia's top general tells troops to keep carving out 'buffer zones' in Ukraine

Russia's top general tells troops to keep carving out 'buffer zones' in Ukraine
Four injured, including three children in Russian attack on Odesa, Ukraine says

Four injured, including three children in Russian attack on Odesa, Ukraine says
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
Honduras AG warns of legal action over fraught election
UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan

UK calls for restraint over China's military drills around Taiwan
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery, Russia says
Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, damages equipment at Tuapse refinery, Russia says
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones, Russia says
Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show

Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show
US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence

US NATO envoy casts doubt on Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Putin’s residence
Analysis-Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE

Analysis-Yemen strike shows depth of distrust between Saudi Arabia and UAE
Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump

Zelenskiy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others

Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France and others
Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal

Turkey's Erdogan says Israeli decision to recognise Somaliland unacceptable, illegal
Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine, 'Coalition of the Willing' to meet early January, Zelenskiy says
US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants

US judge blocks Trump plans to end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants
UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily

UAE says it ends mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily
Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill

Poland acts to improve status of same-sex couples with cohabitation bill
US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria

US, partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 Islamic State operatives since strikes in Syria
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says
Syria imposes curfew in Latakia days after protests turn violent, state media says

Syria imposes curfew in Latakia days after protests turn violent, state media says
Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks

Polish prime minister hopes for peace in Ukraine within weeks
Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?

Factbox-What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?
Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote

Ivory Coast's ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote
Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack

Russia says its negotiating stance on Ukraine will toughen after accusing Kyiv of attack
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia

UAE to pull remaining forces from Yemen in crisis with Saudi Arabia
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago