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The impact of 1,000 days of Russia’s war on a Ukrainian family
Family members recall how nearly three years of war have transformed their lives
Qataris say no to popular elections for legislature
The constitutional referendum replacing Shura Council elections with appointments was promoted as a move toward unity and inclusivity
Zambia, Zimbabwe seek move to wind, solar to avert power shortages
The countries are experiencing their worst recorded drought, which is drying up the Kariba Dam reservoir and causing hourslong power cuts
China, Pakistan to hold first anti-terror drills in 5 years amid rising attacks
Announcement follows reports that Beijing is pushing Islamabad to permit its security personnel to safeguard thousands of Chinese nationals working in Pakistan from deadly terrorist attacks
Slow progress on climate finance fuels anger as COP29 winds down
Developing nations seek over $1 trillion to adapt to climate change and transition to greener energy
Slow progress on climate finance fuels anger as COP29 winds down
As the COP29 climate summit enters the final stretch in Azerbaijan, there are growing frustrations over the apparent lack of progress toward securing a deal on climate finance – seen as a crucial step in reducing emissions and limiting global warming. Henry Ridgwell reports.
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
Lloyd Austin's comments came amid intense speculation over how the incoming Trump administration would steer US military engagements in Asia
Students hurt in China primary school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks
The police also said a 39-year-old male was arrested in connection with the incident, although it did not explain in the brief statement how the incident occurred, saying only that investigations were continuing
Lebanon reviewing Hezbollah-Israel cease-fire agreement
Netanyahu says Israel will continue to defend against Hezbollah
Russia broadens conditions for using nuclear weapons
War with Ukraine marks 1,000th day with both sides vowing to continue fight
Lithuania steps up surveillance at sea following damage to undersea cable
The cable was one of two fiber-optic cables in the Baltic Sea which were severed in recent days
Opposition leader wins Somaliland presidential contest
Voting delayed two years due to political differences
Mass rally opposes proposed New Zealand treaty reform
New Zealand police estimated that more than 40,000 Maori protesters gathered in Wellington
Hong Kong imprisons pro-democracy activists in landmark national security case
Analysts say Tuesday’s sentencing will further shrink the space for political participation in Hong Kong
AI in action at Africa Tech Festival
Artificial intelligence was much discussed and demonstrated at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this month. The conference highlighted how technology is changing industries on the continent. Vicky Stark filed this report.
Numerous children injured by a vehicle at a school gate in central China
Comments on Chinese internet sites reflected anger and frustration with recurring incidents of violence