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9 September, 2024
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

‘Open the gates of hell’: US and Israel present united front on Gaza and Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorses Israel’s war aims in Gaza, says Hamas must be eliminated.

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Austria

Austria calls stabbing that killed teen an ‘Islamist attack’

Crime

Sweden jails man for joining Islamic state, in first under new law

Crime

New York jury hears attacker repeatedly stabbed Salman Rushdie

Lebanese-American Hadi Matar, 27, is accused of stabbing the Satanic Verses author about 10 times, leaving him without sight in one eye.

Author Salman Rushdie with his book Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder. Photo: AFP
Thailand

Thai hostage freed from Gaza feels ‘reborn’ after return home

The hostages were five of the 31 Thais abducted by Hamas, while two were confirmed dead in May and one is believed to be alive in Gaza.

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Belt and Road Initiative

China-Pakistan ties: presidents to focus on terrorism and economy

Asif Ali Zardari will arrive in China on Tuesday and is expected to discuss with Xi Jinping safeguarding China’s presence in the region.

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Israel-Gaza war

‘No guarantees’ Gaza truce will hold, Trump says ahead of Netanyahu talks

Israel’s PM is in Washington for talks with Trump’s administration on the second phase of a truce with Hamas, which has not been finalised.

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A protester holds a placard demanding the return of all hostages held in Gaza, outside the US consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Syria

Car bomb kills 20 in northern Syria, deadliest attack since Assad toppled

No immediate claims of responsibility for ‘terror’ attack in Manbij, near the Turkish border. Victims were mostly women, officials said.

Nepal

Nepali family hopes for hostage’s return from Gaza to end ‘excruciating’ wait

Bipin Joshi was among the foreigners and Israelis kidnapped by Hamas amid the Palestinian militant group’s attack on October 7, 2023.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hamas frees 8 more hostages, Israel puts prisoner release on hold

Israel is expected to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners.

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People watch news coverage on the day of the release of hostages held in Gaza, in Tel Aviv on January 30. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel says 8 hostages set for release in first phase of truce are dead

Of 26 hostages yet to be freed under first phase of deal, only 18 are still alive; government spokesman said the families have been informed.

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Soldiers sit under a banner, with a yellow Star of David, that reads “Release the hostages!” on the day of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp, at a ceremony in Haifa, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Ceasefire in Lebanon extended as Israeli forces stay

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire until February 18, even as tensions flare again.

Indonesia

Will Bali bombing suspect Hambali be set free after 18 years in prison?

Minister says Hambali remains ‘an Indonesian citizen’ and the country ‘must care for him’, but analysts warn any potential release is fraught with issues.

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Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire set to be extended beyond next week

Negotiations have been taking place on extending the January 27 deadline to ensure the conflict isn’t resumed.

A Lebanese soldier patrols in a residential area that was devastated by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, in the southern coastal town of Naqura. Photo: AFP
Chinese overseas

China condemns killing of national in Afghanistan attack claimed by Isis

Islamic State said it targeted a vehicle carrying the Chinese citizen, which led to his death.

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The flags of the China and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. File photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza

Hamas remains in control of Gaza post-ceasefire, despite heavy losses in Israel’s military campaign.

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Syria

EU considers ‘staged approach’ to suspending Syria sanctions

European capitals began reassessing Syria policies after ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8 by insurgent forces.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as Gaza truce begins

Hostage-prisoner swap begins, Gaza residents return to devastated neighbourhoods as ceasefire suspends 15-month-old war.

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Released British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari embraces her mother, Mandy. Photo: Israel Defence Forces via Reuters
Middle East

Gunman shoots dead 2 Iranian judges tied to 1988 mass executions

The killings come as Iran faces economic turmoil, the mauling of its Middle East allies by Israel and the return of Donald Trump.

Israel-Gaza war

Fate of youngest remaining hostages grips Israel after Gaza deal

The Bibas family are among the highest profile hostages still held in Gaza. Ariel and Kfir are the only children left.

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Israel-Gaza war

Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home, but many will find nothing left

Ceasefire offers respite from war for Palestinians, but Gaza reconstruction challenges and blockade uncertainties loom large.

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A Palestinian man walks with a crutch past the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say

Gaza officials say strikes kill at least 77 Palestinians, while Netanyahu delays cabinet vote on ceasefire deal.

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Palestinians in Gaza celebrate the imminent announcement of a ceasefire deal on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Middle East

‘New era’: Iraq PM says he will sign security deal with Britain

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani touts Iraq-UK ties in London visit, will sign security and strategic partnership deals.

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Middle East

At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran’s help

Israel’s UN ambassador urges action against arms smuggling amid 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hamas accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials

The plan still needs to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.

Supporters of Israeli hostages during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Biden pushes for immediate Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

US national security adviser says parties are very close to a deal to halt fighting, free hostages.

Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike at the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40 per cent higher than recorded

UK-led group of researchers estimated that almost 60 per cent of deaths were women, children and the elderly.

Israel-Gaza war

Poland says won’t arrest Netanyahu if he visits for Auschwitz commemoration

The Israeli leader is subject to a warrant by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

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