UN chief says UNRWA is 'backbone' of Gaza aid response

World Court says Russia violated parts of U.N. anti-terrorism treaty in eastern Ukraine

World Court says Russia violated parts of U.N. anti-terrorism treaty in eastern Ukraine
Argentina can appeal in hedge funds' lawsuit over GDP-linked securities
Argentina can appeal in hedge funds' lawsuit over GDP-linked securities
France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers

France's Le Maire vows to better enforce law designed for farmers
New China defence minister holds video talks with Russia's Shoigu
New China defence minister holds video talks with Russia's Shoigu
US shoots down missile fired by Houthis toward Red Sea, Pentagon says
US shoots down missile fired by Houthis toward Red Sea, Pentagon says
Iraqi, Jordanian foreign ministers hold call after attack on U.S. outpost in Jordan
Iraqi, Jordanian foreign ministers hold call after attack on U.S. outpost in Jordan
Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Atento centers
Mexico to review alleged labor rights violations at Atento centers
Turkish parliament strips status of opposition MP after judicial clash

Turkish parliament strips status of opposition MP after judicial clash
African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states

African Union urges dialogue between ECOWAS and junta-led states
Security staff to strike at German airports on Thursday - union
Security staff to strike at German airports on Thursday - union
Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff

Russia calls for investigation into allegations against UNRWA staff
Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty

Russia to Japan: Drop territorial claim if you want a peace treaty
Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister

Long road ahead before Orban-Zelenskiy meeting - Hungary foreign minister
Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate

Kremlin, asked about potential US strikes on Iran, calls for all sides to de-escalate
EU leaders to pledge continued military support to Ukraine at summit - draft text

EU leaders to pledge continued military support to Ukraine at summit - draft text
Disguised Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian militants in raid on West Bank hospital

Disguised Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian militants in raid on West Bank hospital
Hungarian opposition seeks extraordinary session of parliament on Sweden NATO bid

Hungarian opposition seeks extraordinary session of parliament on Sweden NATO bid
UK sanctions Iranian officials over plot to kill journalists

UK sanctions Iranian officials over plot to kill journalists
White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising

White House calls talks on Hamas hostage deal constructive, promising
Suspected Israeli attack on Iranian military advisory site in Syria kills two -Iranian media
Suspected Israeli attack on Iranian military advisory site in Syria kills two -Iranian media
UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike

UK PM Sunak urges Iran to de-escalate tensions after Jordan drone strike
Russia thwarts drone attack on oil refinery in Yaroslavl - governor
Russia thwarts drone attack on oil refinery in Yaroslavl - governor
Austria suspends payments to UN Palestinian agency - foreign ministry

Austria suspends payments to UN Palestinian agency - foreign ministry
26,422 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct.7 - Gaza health ministry

26,422 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since Oct.7 - Gaza health ministry
Iran simultaneously launches three satellites - state media
Iran simultaneously launches three satellites - state media
Analysis-India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties

Analysis-India pivots away from Russian arms, but will retain strong ties
UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding

UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding
Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani

Italy suspends financing for UNRWA: Foreign Minister Tajani
Houthi missile damages oil tanker in Gulf of Aden, US hits Houthi target
Houthi missile damages oil tanker in Gulf of Aden, US hits Houthi target
Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House

Biden, Qatar's emir agree hostage deal key to pause in Gaza fighting -White House
Key takeaways from the World Court decision in Israeli genocide case

Key takeaways from the World Court decision in Israeli genocide case
Reactions to World Court ruling on Israel's war in Gaza

Reactions to World Court ruling on Israel's war in Gaza
World Court orders Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza

World Court orders Israel to take measures to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
World Court recognises right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide

World Court recognises right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide
Top U.N. court says it has jurisdiction to rule over South Africa's demands against Israel

Top U.N. court says it has jurisdiction to rule over South Africa's demands against Israel
Heads of Mossad, CIA to meet Qatar PM this weekend to discuss Gaza truce -source

Heads of Mossad, CIA to meet Qatar PM this weekend to discuss Gaza truce -source
Iraq, U.S. agree set up talks on future of U.S.-led coalition - statement
Iraq, U.S. agree set up talks on future of U.S.-led coalition - statement
Ukraine calls for international probe into downing of Russian military plane

Ukraine calls for international probe into downing of Russian military plane
China slams US 'provocation' in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills

China slams US 'provocation' in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills
US 'deplores' Israeli attack on UN training center in Gaza -State Dept
US 'deplores' Israeli attack on UN training center in Gaza -State Dept
Slovak PM reaffirms support for Ukraine's EU membership bid

Slovak PM reaffirms support for Ukraine's EU membership bid
World Court to rule on Gaza emergency measures in Israel genocide case on Jan 26

World Court to rule on Gaza emergency measures in Israel genocide case on Jan 26
Ukraine says Russia did not ask it to ensure air space security where Russian plane crashed

Ukraine says Russia did not ask it to ensure air space security where Russian plane crashed
Crew reports explosion close to US-flagged vessel south of Yemen's Mokha - Ambrey
Crew reports explosion close to US-flagged vessel south of Yemen's Mokha - Ambrey
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil