Israel presses assault in Gaza, field hospital damaged
Jordan says its field hospital in southern Gaza has been hit by shells, as Israel continues to bombard the region.
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Gaza conflict ‘gutwrenching’, Blinken tells Davos meet
The US is in demand in the face of global challenges ranging from war in Gaza and Ukraine to tensions over Taiwan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Sudan says it suspends contact with mediation group
Sudan's foreign ministry says dealings with the IGAD regional group are suspended after it invited the leader of a paramilitary force to a meeting.
US hits Houthi anti-ship missiles in Yemen: officials
US officials say the country's military has carried out another strike in Yemen targeting Houthi anti-ship ballistic missiles.
Qatar, France broker deal for aid, medication to Gaza
Qatar and France say aid for Gaza will head for before being taken across the Rafah border crossing, after a deal was brokered with Islamist group Hamas.
Ukraine statehood at risk if war continues: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says it is "impossible" to take away from Russia the military gains it has made in Ukraine.
Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win
Former US president Donald Trump has posted a record win in the Republican presidential contest in Iowa as Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended a distant second.
Yemen’s Houthis threaten to hit United States ships
British and American ships have become "legitimate targets" due to the strikes launched by the two countries on Yemen last week, the Houthis say.
King Frederik X, Queen Mary appear at Danish parliament
Denmark's new King Frederik X and his wife Queen Mary have visited the Danish parliament on their first formal day on the job.
No injuries as Houthis hit US-owned container ship: US
The US military says an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen has struck a Marshall Islands-flagged, US-owned container ship.
Ukraine says its forces destroyed Russian spy plane
Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi says a large Russian spy plane has been destroyed over the Sea of Azov.
Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy
The Pacific island nation of Nauru is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a move Tapei has slammed as a "a blatant attack on democracy".
China needed to end Ukraine war: Swiss foreign minister
Switzerland's foreign minister says China must be involved in talks to end the war between Ukraine and Russia.
China urges Gaza talks, Hamas to reveal hostages’ fate
Beijing has called for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks to resume after months of fighting, while Hamas says it will reveal the fate of three Israeli hostages.
King Frederik and Queen Mary take Danish throne
Denmark's King Frederik X has ascended the throne and his Australian-born wife Mary has become queen after Queen Margrethe II signed an abdication declaration.
Yemen’s Houthis vow ‘strong response’ after US strike
Houthi rebels say they will respond to the latest strike in Yemen by the United States.
French foreign minister vows support in Ukraine visit
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné says his government will support Ukraine for "as long as necessary" amid Russian attacks.
Israel’s Gaza push continues, nears 100 days of war
The Israeli army says its forces have killed numerous militants in the southern area of Khan Younis and in the central Gaza Strip.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Ukraine attacked by 40 Russian missiles, drones: Kyiv
Ukraine's air force says Russia has launched 37 missiles and three drones in an overnight strike that has tested its air defences.
US, UK strike Yemen in reprisal for Houthi attacks
The Houthi rebels' ability to threaten merchant shipping in the Red Sea has taken a blow after US and British strikes across Yemen.
US strikes Houthi again, Biden vows to keep pressure on
The latest strike in Yemen comes one day after dozens of US and British strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi group's facilities there.
UN deplores Israel’s refusal to grant access to Gaza
The UN says Israel is reaching a level of "inhumanity ... beyond comprehension" as it "systematically" prevents it from delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Quiet streets, fuel lines after PNG declares emergency
Calm has largely returned to the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby after rioting and looting broke out amid public sector protests over missing pay.
US, Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The US and Britain have struck Houthis in Yemen in one of the most dramatic demonstrations to date of the widening of the Israel-Hamas war in the Middle East.
Ukraine’s draft bill on mobilisation withdrawn
A proposed Ukrainian law on tightening mobilisation rules has been withdrawn by the government for amendments.
Israel condemns ICJ case as some Gazans return to north
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says South Africa's accusation against Israel of genocide in Gaza could only happen in a world turned upside-down.
Trump, judge tangle as NY civil fraud trial nears end
Donald Trump's lawyer has made the defence's closing arguments in a trial over allegations the ex-US president exaggerated his wealth on financial statements.
Israel set to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court
South Africa's claim Israel's war against Hamas militants in Gaza violates the 1948 Genocide Convention will be contested in the World Court.
Barricades, trenches as Ukraine focus shifts to defence
Ukraine has stepped up construction of fortifications as Kyiv's troops switch to a more defensive footing after a big push stymied by Russia.