
Former Labour chief Herzog sworn in as Israel's president
Herzog pledged to use the largely ceremonial role to try to heal deep divisions within Israeli society.
Thu Jul 08 2021

Analysis: As Gaza fighting ebbs, Israel's communities eye each other warily
At the end of it, two people were killed, an Arab who died after being shot by Jews and a Jewish man who died after Arabs threw rocks at him.
Thu May 27 2021

Explainer: Israel's Netanyahu faces legal trial and political tribulations
Netanyahu to be present for the prosecution's opening argument on three cases involving charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Mon Apr 05 2021

Israel bombs Gaza after warning Hamas it risks war
The latest exchange came as Israel warned Hamas it was risking "war" by failing to stop fire balloons being launched across the border.
Wed Aug 19 2020

White House expects no breakthroughs on Biden Mid-East trip
The White House played down suggestions that Vice President Joe Biden would launch a new peace initiative during a visit to Israel and the West Bank next week.
Sat Mar 05 2016

UN chief Ban to visit Gaza on Tuesday
Ban Ki-moon says the visit is to listen directly to the people of Gaza.
Sun Oct 12 2014

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025