Blinken says Arab countries not keen to rebuild Gaza if it will be 'leveled' again

Global tobacco use tumbles despite industry lobbying: WHO

Global tobacco use tumbles despite industry lobbying: WHO
Agencies consider new aid route into Sudan as humanitarian crisis worsens

Agencies consider new aid route into Sudan as humanitarian crisis worsens
WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to address crises from Gaza to Afghanistan

WHO appeals for $1.5 billion to address crises from Gaza to Afghanistan
COP28 was exceptional challenge amid global divisions, Al Jaber says

COP28 was exceptional challenge amid global divisions, Al Jaber says
'Don't forget Ukraine,' UN urges in aid funding appeal

'Don't forget Ukraine,' UN urges in aid funding appeal
Hamas appears to show dead bodies of two hostages after warning Israel

Hamas appears to show dead bodies of two hostages after warning Israel
China urges larger-scale Gaza peace conference as conflict escalates

China urges larger-scale Gaza peace conference as conflict escalates
Hamas armed-wing spokesman: fate of many hostages unknown

Hamas armed-wing spokesman: fate of many hostages unknown
UN begins DR Congo withdrawal after 25-year stay: summary

UN begins DR Congo withdrawal after 25-year stay: summary
Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days

Fierce fighting in Gaza as war hits 100 days
US, UK defend strikes on Yemen's Houthis as legal under international law

US, UK defend strikes on Yemen's Houthis as legal under international law
Canada doesn't accept premise of South Africa genocide motion: PM

Canada doesn't accept premise of South Africa genocide motion: PM
Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil - Ambrey report

Houthis mistakenly target tanker carrying Russian oil - Ambrey report
UN deplores Israel's 'systematic' refusal to grant access to north Gaza

UN deplores Israel's 'systematic' refusal to grant access to north Gaza
Syria extends aid deliveries via Turkey for six months
Syria extends aid deliveries via Turkey for six months
Human Rights Watch says world must ensure Israel abides by any U.N. court ruling

Human Rights Watch says world must ensure Israel abides by any U.N. court ruling
Turkey seeks extension of cross-border aid to northwest Syria -sources

Turkey seeks extension of cross-border aid to northwest Syria -sources
Somalia says it's working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter
Somalia says it's working to rescue hostages from UN helicopter
Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles: South Korea

Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles: South Korea
U.N. to seek $3.1 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2024

U.N. to seek $3.1 billion in aid for Ukraine in 2024
Israel, South Africa trade barbs on eve of genocide case

Israel, South Africa trade barbs on eve of genocide case
Morocco wins vote to lead UN human rights body after showdown with S.Africa

Morocco wins vote to lead UN human rights body after showdown with S.Africa
Rabbis protest at United Nations asking for ceasefire in Gaza
Rabbis protest at United Nations asking for ceasefire in Gaza
U.N. experts condemn 'extrajudicial' killing of Hamas figure in Lebanon

U.N. experts condemn 'extrajudicial' killing of Hamas figure in Lebanon
Lebanon ready for talks on long-term border stability, PM says

Lebanon ready for talks on long-term border stability, PM says
Blinken says Israel must make 'hard choices,' work with Palestinian leaders

Blinken says Israel must make 'hard choices,' work with Palestinian leaders
Canada, partners take Iran to UN council over downed Ukrainian jet

Canada, partners take Iran to UN council over downed Ukrainian jet
EU foreign policy chief warns against Lebanon getting dragged into conflict

EU foreign policy chief warns against Lebanon getting dragged into conflict
Russia to produce over 32,000 drones each year by 2030 -TASS

Russia to produce over 32,000 drones each year by 2030 -TASS
Hezbollah says it hit Israeli observation post with 62 rockets

Hezbollah says it hit Israeli observation post with 62 rockets
WFP plans food relief for 270,000 Zimbabweans, poor harvest expected

WFP plans food relief for 270,000 Zimbabweans, poor harvest expected
Gaza's child amputees face further risks without expert care

Gaza's child amputees face further risks without expert care
US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says

US 'not seeing acts of genocide' in Gaza, State Dept says
ICJ slates hearings in Gaza genocide case for Jan. 11-12

ICJ slates hearings in Gaza genocide case for Jan. 11-12
Algeria and Sierra Leone become member states of UN Security Council

Algeria and Sierra Leone become member states of UN Security Council
North Korea's Kim calls for 'radical improvement' in farm machine sector

North Korea's Kim calls for 'radical improvement' in farm machine sector
UN Security Council likely to meet Wednesday on Red Sea, says French UN envoy

UN Security Council likely to meet Wednesday on Red Sea, says French UN envoy
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri -security sources
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills senior Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri -security sources
Armed drone shot down over air base housing U.S. forces in northern Iraq - sources
Armed drone shot down over air base housing U.S. forces in northern Iraq - sources
UN peacekeeping mission in Mali completes its withdrawal

UN peacekeeping mission in Mali completes its withdrawal
Russia has sentenced more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far - Lavrov

Russia has sentenced more than 200 captured Ukrainian fighters so far - Lavrov
Aid agencies report looting, suspend operations in Sudanese state
Aid agencies report looting, suspend operations in Sudanese state
Lebanon residents wound UN peacekeeper, block convoy twice
Lebanon residents wound UN peacekeeper, block convoy twice
Egypt says it is awaiting responses on plan to end Gaza war

Egypt says it is awaiting responses on plan to end Gaza war
Iran dismisses IAEA report on uranium enrichment -Iranian media

Iran dismisses IAEA report on uranium enrichment -Iranian media
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