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9 September, 2024
Scenes in Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as freed Palestinians arrive by bus. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Tears and hugs for released Palestinian prisoners as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas frees three Israeli hostages in Gaza ceasefire deal.

Israel-Gaza war

Editorial | Fragile ceasefire in Mideast at least offers a glimmer of hope

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for more air defence after 1,000 attacks in a week

Joe Biden

Biden urges Americans to ‘keep the faith’ on his final full day as president

Joe Biden reflects on his political journey in South Carolina, urging Americans to stay hopeful and engaged.

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden speaks during a Sunday service at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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.

Colombia

At least 80 killed, thousands displaced in Colombia guerilla violence

Civilians caught in the crossfire as ELN guerrillas target former members of a separate rebel group in the bloodiest violence in recent years.

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Israel-Gaza war

Who are the 3 Israelis released on the first day of the Gaza ceasefire?

Emily Damari, Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were freed in a tense handover to the Red Cross on a Gaza City street on Sunday.

Romi Gonen steps out of a van next to her mother Merav, left, before boarding a helicopter. Photo: AP
Diplomacy

Opinion | Are the 2020s doomed to be a repeat of the 1920s?

As ethno-nationalist populism and propaganda threaten human society, we need leaders who can offer an alternative to confrontation and war.

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Israel-Gaza war

Gazans cheer as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas kicks off

‘I feel like at last I found some water to drink after getting lost in the desert for 15 months. I feel alive again’.

Israel-Gaza war

Ceasefire begins, pausing devastating Israel-Gaza war

Many Gazans have now begun the journey home, while Israel waits for hostages due to be released by Hamas.

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Children were among those cheering in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, the day a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas was implemented. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

‘Heinous’ Russian strike kills 6 across Ukraine in ‘retaliation’ attack

The attack comes as both sides seek to gain an advantage in the conflict, with Russia claiming advances in the east and Ukraine launching drone strikes on Russian targets.

A Ukrainian serviceman collects evidence following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 18, 2025. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu says Hamas hasn’t provided hostage list, warns Gaza truce could fail

Israel retains ‘the right to return to fighting if necessary’, the prime minister warned in a speech.

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Middle East

Saudi weighs Israel recognition amid Trump’s return and Gaza ceasefire

Riyadh has insisted a Palestinian state must be established before they can agree to recognise Israel.

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.

An Iranian cleric walks next to an anti-US mural in Tehran, Iran, on Wednesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Ukraine war

Russia’s Kyiv strike payback for Ukrainian ATACMS attack, defence ministry says

Russia vowed retaliation for Ukraine’s firing of US-made ATACMS tactical missiles at unspecified ‘facilities’ near the nations’ border.

A police officer closes a bag with the body of a person killed by Russian missile strikes, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Africa

Mauritius PM questions US-British base lease, citing sovereignty concerns

Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam criticised the deal and described Britain’s agreement the government before his as a ‘sell out’.

Cambodia

Cambodia extends mine-free deadline after villager, 2 deminers killed

The villager ‘ran over an anti-tank landmine’ on his farm in northwestern Battambang province.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s full cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Lawmakers met well past the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath for the vote, in a reflection of the moment’s importance.

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A boy holds a Palestinian flag atop a mound of rubble at a camp for people displaced by conflict in the Gaza Strip on Friday. Photo: AFP
Iran

Opinion | Why time is right to press Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions

Iran’s economic vulnerabilities, the region’s changing dynamics and a new reform-minded administration present an opportunity for a new deal.

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Britain

In Auschwitz, UK’s Starmer vows to fight antisemitism back home

The visit made the UK leader see more clearly than ever before how the industrial-level killing didn’t result from the evil deeds of a few individuals.

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Russia

Russia, Iran to boost military and trade ties in ‘real breakthrough’ pact

Both countries signed a broad cooperation pact in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as they attend a signing ceremony at the Kremlin. Photo: AP
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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Shiri Bibas, her husband Yarden and their sons Ariel, top right, and Kfir, who are being held hostage in Gaza. Photo: AP
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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Israel-Gaza war

Israeli security cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire deal

Cabinet is expected to meet later on Friday to give final approval to the deal, which Netanyahu said is expected to take effect on Sunday.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal

Reports say Netanyahu’s cabinet will vote to ratify the agreement on Friday, but there has been no confirmation from the PM’s office.

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks in southern Israel in October. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Trump’s return could mark start of new race with China over drones for military

The US is lagging behind its main rival when it comes to dual-use drones that play a key role in many aspects of modern warfare.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Diplomacy

Opinion | Could Trump finally call off the cold war with China?

Unbounded by traditional American exceptionalism, Trump could reframe deal-making with adversaries as a strength rather than a weakness.

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Ukraine war

UK’s Keir Starmer vows to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ against Russia

His commitment comes as Trump’s return to the White House drew concerns that a bid to end the war could force Ukraine to cede territory.

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