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The reluctant fame of Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza

"I wish you would have known me without the genocide," Azaiza told the crowd, his voice faltering.

Iran says Israel attack ‘declaration of war’

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel it faced a "bitter and painful" fate over the attacks, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the attack as a "declaration of war" and President Masoud Pezeshkian said "Iran will make the enemy regret its foolish act".

China says ‘not afraid to fight’ trade war with US

China warned Wednesday it was "not afraid" to fight a trade war with the United States and reiterated calls for dialogue, after US President Donald Trump said it was up to Beijing to come to the negotiating table.

Trump’s trade war and its ripple effect

To address this imbalance, policymakers and industry leaders should implement targeted initiatives to develop local expertise.

Ex-Philippine president Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity

The 79-year-old faces a charge of "the crime against humanity of murder", according to the ICC, for a crackdown that rights groups estimate killed tens of thousands of mostly poor men, often without proof they were linked to drugs.

Russia launched ‘record’ 267 drones on Ukraine overnight: Ukrainian army

A Russian missile attack late Saturday left one man dead and five more wounded in the central town of Kryvyi Rig, regional authorities said Sunday.

Last major health facility in north Gaza ‘out of service’- WHO

The WHO said 60 health workers and 25 patients in critical condition, including those on ventilators, reportedly remain in the hospital.

Wars, regional tensions boost arms sales: report

Sales of arms and military services by the world's 100 largest arms companies totalled $632 billion in 2023, up 4.2 percent, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Jordan says Lebanon ceasefire step to ending Gaza war

Jordan also expressed support for "strengthening Lebanon's national institutions, reconstruction, and providing the necessary economic aid to the country".

China says ‘welcomes’ ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

We support all efforts conducive to easing tensions and achieving peace and welcome the agreement reached by relevant parties on a ceasefire," she added.