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As Israel defends itself against genocide charges, pro-Palestine campaigners hope the ICJ will put an end to Gaza war.

Maldives' new president makes first state visit to Beijing as China and India vie for influence in Indian Ocean nation.

Israeli politician Ofer Cassif announced his support for the Gaza genocide lawsuit against Israel at the ICJ.

The ICJ will begin its hearings in South Africa's genocide case against Israel on Thursday amid its attacks in Gaza.

Schools and stores are shuttered, people are staying home as soldiers roam the streets of Ecuador's biggest cities.

An Israeli politician is taking a bold stance against the genocide he says his country is perpetrating in Gaza.

Which football stars can play a key role in helping their team win the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023?

Ecuador's president orders the army to go after gangs newly listed as terrorist organisations after TV station takeover.

Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis trade barbs over Ukraine, Israel support as frontrunner Donald Trump holds muted town hall.

China lodges 'solemn representations' after Chinese shops targeted and some citizens injured after day of chaos.

Once political outsiders, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as 'establishment' by younger voters.

As the war enters its 687th day, these are the main developments.

Resolution backed by 11 members also calls for the immediate release of the seized Galaxy Leader's multinational crew.

Critics question whether Blinken's trip is an exercise in 'face-saving' as US faces criticism over stance in Gaza war.

South Africa is taking Israel to the International Court of Justice accusing it of crimes of genocide in Gaza

Video shows the moments after an Israeli strike destroyed a residential building in central Gaza.

City streets deserted after gangs take prison staff hostage, set off explosions, briefly seize TV station live on air.

South Africa launches a legal battle against Israel at the top court of the United Nations.

US secretary of state travelled to the occupied West Bank during his fourth trip to the region since Gaza war began.

The UN says it remains 'ready' to deliver aid to Gaza, calls on Israel to approve access requests.

The 47-year-old writer says verbal, physical abuse prominent against prisoners in Israeli jails following October 7.

Critics are concerned platforms like Kalshi's plans to offer bets on upcoming elections could sway the outcome.

The complete list of fixtures for the AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar, with the stadiums and kick off times.

Secret vote held after 13 African members could not agree on a candidate, as some criticise Rabat's rights record.

The order, less than a month before the election, could be challenged in Pakistan's Supreme Court.

On top of approaching tanks and bombings, quadcopters have been shooting at helpless displaced civilians on the ground.

Sandeep Lamichhane, convicted of raping a woman in a Kathmandu hotel in 2022, will fight the ruling in a higher court.

The family of a Palestinian woman shot dead while fleeing on a designated safe route' in Gaza, say they want justice.

Long seen as stable in a region wracked with drug violence, Ecuador is now seeing brazen attacks that have shocked many.

Opposition politician Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck in a near-fatal attack on January 2 in southern Busan city.

India's star batters return to the T20 side in the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting on January 11.

The former interior minister and his deputy were arrested at the Presidential Palace for abuse of power.

US administrations have a long track record of lying to justify their bloody foreign adventures.

Al Jazeera journalists Hamza Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuraya were killed in a targeted strike on their car in Khan Younis.

They've lost colleagues, families and homes. Israel has painted them as the enemy. But UNRWA and others refuse to stop.

Israel has promised to defend itself as the World Court is set to hold public hearings in case brought by South Africa.

Haley and DeSantis will go head-to-head, while Trump holds a competing town hall just days ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

Jewish worshippers were arrested at a New York synagogue as they tried to stop a secret tunnel from being filled in.

Ukraine president's first stop is Lithuania. He will also visit 'reliable friends' Latvia and Estonia.

Election commission says People's Democratic Party, led by Tobgay, won 30 seats in the 47-member parliament.

After 20 years of inaction, the new president has a responsibility to take action - and fast.

Gunmen storm TV station during live broadcast, more than 20 violent incidents reported as country lurches into crisis.

The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.

'Polar Wolf' colony is among the harshest in Russia's prison system, whose inmates have been convicted for grave crimes.

Initiative, started in 2006, addresses shortage of psychosocial help and abundance of mental health issues in Zimbabwe.

UN officials have warned that the Gaza Strip is becoming uninhabitable. Here are the latest updates.

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections.

Ceremony in the southern city of Karachi joins 122 Hindu couples unable to afford their own weddings.

Al Jazeera takes a look at the top five favourites to lift the AFC Asian Cup crown in Qatar.