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‘Like a mafia’: Israeli settlers, forces squeeze Palestinian shepherds out
Palestinian farmers face heightened campaign of intimidation by illegal settlers, confiscations and detentions.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 703
As the war enters its 703rd day, these are the main developments.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 113
Top UN court orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza; US and UK conduct new attacks on Houthi targets.
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Tuvalu’s pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in closely watched election
Tuvalu is one of only 12 remaining diplomatic allies of Taipei amid growing US-China rivalry in the Pacific.
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Has the war on Gaza hurt Israel’s economy?
While some sectors like tech have continued to see activity, others like tourism and construction have nosedived.
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ICJ ruling in Gaza genocide case renews calls to end Israel arms transfers
Advocates urge countries to suspend arms sales to Israel after top UN court says risk of genocide in Gaza plausible.
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The Sundarbans dilemma: Islands swallowed by water, and nowhere else to go
Women shoulder the worst effects of rising water in the Indian delta, highlighting key lessons on climate resilience.
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Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims
Near-disaster involving Alaska Airlines aircraft has revived questions about plane manufacturer's safety record.
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Stories of ‘beating the odds’ in China draw dark responses from wary public
Wave of online scepticism about two stories of survival and success in China point to deeper public dissatisfaction.
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Filipinos in Hong Kong were promised a new life in Poland. It never came
Two-part Al Jazeera investigation reveals claims of deception by recruiters working across multiple countries.
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‘Can’t stop’: US teen’s family seeks elusive justice in West Bank killing
US has been accused of failing to hold Israel accountable for the killings of its citizens, despite mounting pressure.
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US court hears civil case accusing Biden of ‘complicity’ in Gaza ‘genocide’
Plaintiffs want the federal court to urge the US to use its influence to get Israel to end its hostilities in Gaza.
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What risk is there of India turning into a Hindu nation?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda is under scrutiny after consecration of highly controversial temple.
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Donald Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll $83.3m for defamation
Trump walks out of court after lawyer for Carroll asks jurors to decide how much he owes writer.
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Displaced people in Khan Younis told to move further south
“You must immediately move“ Israel tells hundreds of people in Khan Younis to move further south
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Russia’s Putin says ‘obvious’ Ukraine shot down plane over Belgorod
Moscow and Kyiv trade blame after Il-76 plane crashed, reportedly killing 65 Ukrainian POWs said to be on board.
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Who is Julia Sebutinde? The judge against all ICJ rulings in Israel’s case
ICJ Judge Sebutinde voted against emergency measures requested by South Africa against Israel over its war on Gaza.
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‘This court is a failure’: Palestinians in Gaza decry ICJ’s interim ruling
Palestinians in Gaza say they need a lasting ceasefire; aid amid continued Israeli bombardment is not enough.
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ICJ Israel decision: A new world order in the making
Israel, and its powerful backers, are finally facing some accountability for their crimes against Palestinian people.
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What the UN’s top court said in Israel genocide case ruling
The ICJ has set out a number of provisional measures that require Israel to act to prevent a genocide in Gaza.
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