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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 9, injures dozens
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.
Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.
US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.
'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.
Study links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018
Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.
'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'
'No food in the market': Gaza faces dire shortages as conflict continues
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35, rescuers reported.
What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.
What it’s like exploring Oman in the Middle East
From forts to frankincense, this Middle Eastern gem is full of surprises.
Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.
Gregor Paul: The surprising countries making charge for RWC hosting rights
Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.
'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’
Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
UN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probe
Fifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.
‘I’m here! Can you hear me?‘: One family’s story of death in Gaza
NYT: After the ceasefire they thought they could rebuild. Then came more airstrikes.
Watch: Masked US cops ‘spirit away’ Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
The arrest has sent shockwaves through the academic community.
US approves $3.4 billion drone sale to Qatar
Drones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.
‘Beaten by soldiers’: Palestinian filmmaker detained, released
Israeli police released Hamdan Ballal after detaining him on Monday.
‘Bailing Europe out again’: Journalist added to US Defence chat on Yemen strikes
The Atlantic magazine's editor got advance notice of the strikes via Signal.
Tallying the dead once again: Photos from the Gaza strikes
New York Times: After a 60-day truce, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed over 400 people
Israel launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’
At least 436 people were killed in the latest Israeli air strikes on Gaza.
UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.
Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.
US strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacks
Trump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.
Hamas demands Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in ceasefire talks
Militant group has accused Israel of keeping troops in the strategic Philadelphi Corridor.
ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.
‘The ball is in Russia’s court’: US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire
Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire after US promised to restart intelligence sharing.
Zelenskyy and top US diplomat in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire talks
Ukraine proposes aerial and naval ceasefire to restart US military aid.
‘Must cease immediately’: UN rights chief condemns Syria killings
The UN and several governments condemned the violence and called for justice.
How Trump’s rhetoric is affecting Gaza’s fragile peace
Hamas criticised Trump's threats, saying they undermine the tenuous ceasefire.
‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.
‘Free choice’: Arab leaders unveil Gaza plan to rival Trump’s vision
The reconstruction is estimated to cost $50 billion, funded by wealthy Arab states.