Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec

Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec
Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec

Russia to deploy newest howitzers against Ukrainian forces - Rostec
Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka

Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka
On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land

On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land
UN recognises legitimacy of Niger authorities after coup

UN recognises legitimacy of Niger authorities after coup
Hamas says lost contact with group responsible for five Israeli hostages
Hamas says lost contact with group responsible for five Israeli hostages
Egyptian, Iranian presidents discuss Gaza developments, restoring ties
Egyptian, Iranian presidents discuss Gaza developments, restoring ties
Hamas and Palestinian Authority split on UN Gaza resolution

Hamas and Palestinian Authority split on UN Gaza resolution
Israelis dig in for unprecedentedly long war, with some doubts

Israelis dig in for unprecedentedly long war, with some doubts
UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains

UN Security Council acts to boost aid to Gaza after US abstains
UN pushes for more aid into Gaza, Israel widens offensive

UN pushes for more aid into Gaza, Israel widens offensive
UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi

UAE foreign minister meets with Palestinian official in Abu Dhabi
UN's WFP temporarily suspends food assistance in parts of Sudan

UN's WFP temporarily suspends food assistance in parts of Sudan
Blinken says US wants Israel to shift to targeted operations in Gaza focusing on Hamas leadership

Blinken says US wants Israel to shift to targeted operations in Gaza focusing on Hamas leadership
Nicaragua Roundup: Red Cross, diplomacy, China, Argentina, UN, crime

Nicaragua Roundup: Red Cross, diplomacy, China, Argentina, UN, crime
UN vote on Gaza delayed another day amid talks to avoid US veto

UN vote on Gaza delayed another day amid talks to avoid US veto
President Weah steps in to reverse Liberia's U.N. vote against Gaza ceasefire

President Weah steps in to reverse Liberia's U.N. vote against Gaza ceasefire
UN agencies voice anger at Gaza hospital attacks, deprivation

UN agencies voice anger at Gaza hospital attacks, deprivation
Raided Gaza hospital not functioning, patients evacuated- WHO

Raided Gaza hospital not functioning, patients evacuated- WHO
IMF governors approve 50% increase in lending resources with no shareholding changes

IMF governors approve 50% increase in lending resources with no shareholding changes
UN Security Council moving toward vote to demand aid access for Gaza

UN Security Council moving toward vote to demand aid access for Gaza
Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA

Russia is not interested in extending Black Sea grain deal - RIA
Congo recalls envoys to Kenya and Tanzania over alliance launch in Nairobi
Congo recalls envoys to Kenya and Tanzania over alliance launch in Nairobi
U.S. officials urge Abbas to bring in 'new blood' to Palestinian leadership

U.S. officials urge Abbas to bring in 'new blood' to Palestinian leadership
Development bank gives Argentina bridge loan to pay IMF debt

Development bank gives Argentina bridge loan to pay IMF debt
US senator tries to force debate on 'humanitarian cataclysm' in Gaza

US senator tries to force debate on 'humanitarian cataclysm' in Gaza
IMF denies it plans to ask Pakistan to raise taxes on salaries - representative

IMF denies it plans to ask Pakistan to raise taxes on salaries - representative
Gazans say they fear a fate worse than bombs: permanent exile

Gazans say they fear a fate worse than bombs: permanent exile
Two Al Jazeera journalists wounded in Gaza missile strike - reporter

Two Al Jazeera journalists wounded in Gaza missile strike - reporter
COP28 climate deal 'stab in the back', activist Greta Thunberg says

COP28 climate deal 'stab in the back', activist Greta Thunberg says
Pope deplores child deaths in 'whirlwind of violence' in Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen

Pope deplores child deaths in 'whirlwind of violence' in Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen
Turkey strongly condemns Israeli raid on Jenin, calls for accountability

Turkey strongly condemns Israeli raid on Jenin, calls for accountability
Israel opens aid crossing to Gaza while stepping up bombardment

Israel opens aid crossing to Gaza while stepping up bombardment
Medecins Sans Frontieres shutters Haiti emergency clinic after attack on ambulance

Medecins Sans Frontieres shutters Haiti emergency clinic after attack on ambulance
Factbox-What are the loopholes in the COP28 climate deal?

Factbox-What are the loopholes in the COP28 climate deal?
How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28

How the world agreed to move away from fossil fuels at COP28
Switzerland blocks bid to end funding for UN Palestinian agency after outrage

Switzerland blocks bid to end funding for UN Palestinian agency after outrage
Analysis-Despite COP28 deal on fossil fuels, 1.5C goal likely out of reach

Analysis-Despite COP28 deal on fossil fuels, 1.5C goal likely out of reach
War pushes Sudan towards 'catastrophic' famine-like conditions

War pushes Sudan towards 'catastrophic' famine-like conditions
EU says it will take in slightly more refugees from third countries

EU says it will take in slightly more refugees from third countries
Russia seems smug as US diplomatically isolated at UN for supporting Israel

Russia seems smug as US diplomatically isolated at UN for supporting Israel
U.N. Palestinian refugee agency decries Swiss move to cut funding

U.N. Palestinian refugee agency decries Swiss move to cut funding
U.N. Palestinian refugee agency's capacity in Gaza 'on verge of collapse'

U.N. Palestinian refugee agency's capacity in Gaza 'on verge of collapse'
United Nations reaffirms responsibility towards Western Sahara

United Nations reaffirms responsibility towards Western Sahara
Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics

Congo asks U.N. to help with challenging election logistics
Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal

Reaction to the final COP28 climate deal
In Congo's east, elections dominated by conflict and voter anger

In Congo's east, elections dominated by conflict and voter anger
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