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UN denounces Hamas's 'abhorrent' display of hostages' coffins

Hamas's staged handover of the remains of four Gaza hostages to Israel was "abhorrent and cruel", the UN said, with the Red Cross again pleading for transfers to take place privately.

By AFP 13 hrs ago

UN denounces Hamas's 'abhorrent' display of hostages' coffins

Arab leaders' meet to counter Trump Gaza plan

By AFP 13 hrs ago

'One of the hardest days': Israelis gather for return of hostages' bodies

'One of the hardest days': Israelis gather for return of hostages' bodies

By AFP 14 hrs ago

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother

Israel says hostage body returned by Hamas not Bibas mother

By AFP 14 hrs ago

Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants

Videos shot of the aftermath showed one elephant standing guard over an injured youngster lying beside the tracks, with the tips of their trunks curled together.

By AFP 1 day ago

Sri Lanka passenger train kills six elephants

Hezbollah readies massive funeral for slain leader Nasrallah

Lebanon's Hezbollah is preparing for a massive turnout for the funeral on Sunday of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, an opportunity for a show of strength by the Iran-backed group

By AFP 1 day ago

Hezbollah readies massive funeral for slain leader Nasrallah

Yoon becomes South Korea's first sitting president to go on criminal trial

Ousted South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol became the country's first sitting head of state to stand trial in a criminal case as hearings opened Thursday on his bid to impose martial law.

By AFP 1 day ago

Yoon becomes South Korea's first sitting president to go on criminal trial

Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

The family of hostages Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir, the last remaining Israeli children held in Gaza, said they were "in turmoil" at the news.

By AFP 2 days ago

Hamas, Israel agree return of six hostages, bodies held in Gaza

Gunmen kill 6 in attack on aid convoy in Pakistan

The gunmen opened fire on security forces protecting the aid convoy, killing one truck driver and wounding seven others.

By AFP 3 days ago

Gunmen kill 6 in attack on aid convoy in Pakistan

UN: Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming

The use of lethal, war-like tactics during Israeli military operations in the West Bank raises concerns over the use of force that exceeds law enforcement standards.

By Xinhua 3 days ago

UN: Humanitarian needs in Gaza overwhelming

After 500 days of war, Gazans see only 'suffering, destruction'

Within hours of the Hamas attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,211 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures, Israel launched a blistering offensive on Gaza.

By AFP 3 days ago

After 500 days of war, Gazans see only 'suffering, destruction'

Israel says committed to Trump plan for Gaza displacement

Israel expressed commitment on Monday to a US proposal to take over Gaza and displace its Palestinian residents, as Washington's top diplomat held talks in Saudi Arabia.

By AFP 3 days ago

Israel says committed to Trump plan for Gaza displacement

South Korea's Yoon back in court for impeachment hearing

President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained last month on insurrection charges, becoming the first sitting South Korean head of state to be arrested.

By AFP 8 days ago

South Korea's Yoon back in court for impeachment hearing

Israel to resume Gaza fighting if hostages not released Saturday

Israel threatened to resume "intense fighting" in Gaza if hostages were not released this weekend, while Hamas insisted it remained committed to the ceasefire deal.

By AFP 9 days ago

Israel to resume Gaza fighting if hostages not released Saturday

At least $53 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, UN estimates

More than $53 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory.

By AFP 9 days ago

At least $53 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, UN estimates

Iran extends amnesty to journalists who covered Amini's death

Iranian authorities on Tuesday granted pardons to two journalists jailed after covering the 2022 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, which sparked nationwide protests, official media said.

By AFP 9 days ago

Iran extends amnesty to journalists who covered Amini's death

Hamas threatens to delay hostage release

The next exchange was set for Saturday, with three more Israelis set to be freed in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners jailed by Israel.

By VOA 10 days ago

Hamas threatens to delay hostage release

Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned

Trump warned Monday that "all hell" would break loose if every Israeli hostage is not released from Gaza within days, after Hamas threatened to postpone further exchanges.

By AFP 10 days ago

Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned

Netanyahu praises Trump's Gaza plan

Trump set out a plan earlier this week to move the Gazans out of the territory to other countries in the region

By AFP 11 days ago

Netanyahu praises Trump's Gaza plan

China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

China will work on the priorities of reaffirming member states' commitment to multilateralism and enhancing global governance.

By Xinhua 15 days ago

China assumes UN Security Council rotating presidency for February

Freed Israeli hostage returned ashen and emaciated, mother says

After more than 15 months in Gaza, hostage Romi Gonen's life was in real danger at the point of her release after she was deprived of food and sunlight, her mother said Wednesday.

By AFP 15 days ago

Freed Israeli hostage returned ashen and emaciated, mother says

UN chief rejects "any form of ethnic cleansing" in Gaza

"A viable, sovereign Palestinian State living side-by-side in peace and security with Israel is the only sustainable solution for Middle East stability," the UN chief said.

By Xinhua 15 days ago

UN chief rejects "any form of ethnic cleansing" in Gaza

'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal

War-displaced Palestinians finally back to the Gaza Strip's devastated north told AFP on Wednesday that they would never agree to give up the territory.

By AFP 15 days ago

'We live or die here': Gazans reject Trump proposal

Experts: Chinese post growing interest in ice, snow fun as life gets better

The growth of ice and snow tourism has transformed how Chinese people perceive and experience winter, according to Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy.

By Xinhua 15 days ago

Experts: Chinese post growing interest in ice, snow fun as life gets better

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