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Gaza sisters win Earth Prize for turning war rubble into bricks
Palestinian sisters Tala and Farah Mousa turned the rubble of their bombed Gaza home into reusable bricks.
Outrage over Israel’s Ben-Gvir flotilla abuse video: What we know
In a video released by his office, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir taunts zip-tied activists, causing condemnation.
Canada is using its borders to police Palestine solidarity
Critics of Israel’s war on Gaza are increasingly facing interrogations, visa revocations and denials of entry.
How Chinese, Iranian companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukrainian regions
More than a dozen Chinese companies operate in Donetsk and Luhansk, according to a Ukrainian monitor.
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Philippines orders arrest of fugitive senator wanted by ICC
Justice Secretary says anyone helping Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa evade arrest will 'face consequences'.
‘Homeland or death’: How Cuba would defend itself against a US attack
A US military operation in Cuba could be imminent, but Havana is not entirely defenceless, some analysts argue.
Dropped Sardar Azmoun asserts his love for Iran, backs World Cup squad
Forward wishes 'success and pride' to the Iranian team after being excluded from the squad for the 2026 tournament.
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
What options do the US and Iran have left to bring war to an end?
Kite carrying Palestinian children’s messages reaches Mount Everest summit
Mountaineers carry a kite bearing messages and signatures from children in Gaza to the top of the world.
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
Flooding in southern China washes away cars and destroys bridge
Ebola outbreak: When will a vaccine be developed for the new strain?
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has a fatality rate of up to 50 percent and no approved vaccine as yet.
Iran reviews US proposal to end war as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.
‘Iron brothers’: How China and Pakistan built an unlikely 75-year bond
From secret nuclear exchanges to a key diplomatic deal, Pakistan and China have long helped each other. What's next?
World Cup 2026: Spain ex-players, fans cautiously embrace favourites tag
Euro 2024 champions will feel the pressure of a football-mad nation as they aim to clinch World Cup-Euro double.
The economic shock of the Iran war will hit the world in four waves
The impact of the conflict will not stop at energy price hikes. It will spread to various sectors and last years.
The crises caused by the Iran war will hit the world in four waves
The impact of the conflict will not stop at energy price hikes. It will spread to various sectors and last years.
Mohamed Salah to captain Egypt as squad announced for FIFA World Cup 2026
Versatile Nantes forward Mostafa Mohamed is a significant omission from the 27-man preliminary squad.
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited
Israeli officials and media indicate renewed conflict with Iran is being actively considered despite a shaky deadlock.
DR Congo cancel World Cup training camp in Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
DRC's public sendoff in the capital was also cancelled before their departure for the FIFA World Cup.
Taiwan’s President Lai says he would be happy to speak with Donald Trump
US and Taiwan leaders have not spoken since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979.
‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League
Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.
Walid Daqqa: A Parallel Life
Walid Daqqa, the Palestinian prisoner who turned decades in Israeli jails into moments of thought, creativity and love.
The numbers behind global mental health and its different disorders
Nearly one in eight people in the world lives with a mental disorder, and one person dies by suicide every 43 seconds.
Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque illuminated in Israeli flag colours
Palestinian officials condemned Israel’s illumination of Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque with Israeli flag colours and slogans.
Iran war day 83: Tehran ‘reviewing’ latest US response to end conflict
Iran says diplomacy with the US remains open as Hormuz tensions deepen and outrage grows over Israel’s flotilla arrests.
South Korea’s stock market soars as Samsung union calls off planned strike
Benchmark KOSPI rises more than 8 percent following deal to avert strike at top memory chip maker.
MVP Gilgeous-Alexander stars as Thunder level series with Spurs
Defending champs OKC win 122-113 as Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points and provides 9 assists, overshadowing Wembanyama.
UN adopts resolution supporting international court’s climate ruling
Some 141 UN member states voted in support of the ICJ's finding climate change is an 'existential threat'.