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EU, US welcome statement in which two sides agree to exchange prisoners of war and Armenia backs Azerbaijan COP29 bid.

Blinken's comments come after rights groups say Israel should be investigated over possible war crime.

As the war enters its 653rd day, these are the main developments.

Indictment comes after President Joe Biden's son last month pleaded not guilty to three firearms-related charges.

Freed after six years, the former Philippines senator spoke to Al Jazeera about her ordeal and her hopes for the future.

The Spanish paper El Pais reports that the US quietly withdrew two staff workers at the request of Spain's government.

US announces flight drills, stresses 'unwavering support' for Guyana's sovereignty amid growing border tensions.

UNICEF tells Al Jazeera that the lack of basic necessities is threatening lives of thousands in Gaza.

Some military analysts have compared the Israeli bombardment of Gaza with bombing campaigns from World War II.

Johnson says at public inquiry that perceptions of the 'Partygate' scandal were 'a million miles from reality'.

US slaps sanctions on 13 people and entities allegedly involved in efforts to direct funds to the Iran-backed group.

Martin Griffiths says the Kerem Shalom crossing may be opening 'soon' to facilitate aid deliveries to Gaza.

Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza has levelled entire neighbourhoods and displaced hundreds of thousands.

Putin hosts Raisi as part of a blitz round of Middle East diplomacy after visits to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Moscow rejects UK claims about a campaign of malicious cyber-activity against British politicians, journalists.

Hundreds of thousands of Afghans are caught up in Pakistan's deportation drive.

Once known as the beacon of corporate America, REI is now embroiled in face-offs with employees, putting off consumers.

Guyana's president has called Venezuela a direct threat" to his country.

The truth about Palestine is definitely not coming to a theatre near you.

Growing backlash among Conservative MPs after government published emergency legislation on Rwanda plan.

All Palestinian churches cancelled Christmas festivities, one church in Bethlehem shares its pain through iconography.

Germany has tried to make amends for its Nazi past, in what some experts say is an attempt to whitewash its image.

Those who break the law - which forbids publicly burning, tearing or defiling holy texts - risk a fine or imprisonment.

The family of a Palestinian street vendor in Hebron say he was shot, point blank, by Israeli forces

18 members of one family were killed in Israeli air attacks in the southern city of Rafah.

Middle East expert Steven Cook says US President Joe Biden made a mistake with his bear hug' embrace of Israel.

A gunman roamed the floors of a University of Nevada, Las Vegas building, killing three people.

In the face of Israel's war on Gaza, communities globally have been rallying in support of the Palestinian cause.

Turkish president hopes the NATO allies and neighbours will mend relations despite deep-rooted differences.

Harvard's Claudine Gay and Penn's Elizabeth Magill released statements a day after their heated Congress hearing.

Rights groups say attack that killed Reuters journalist and injured six others 'likely a direct attack on civilians'.

The president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has ordered elections to be held earlier than scheduled.

Investigators say 14-year-old wounded five children using a pump-action shotgun as interior ministry probes motive.

The UN agency's decision comes amid a funding shortage as northwest Syria faces increasing food insecurity.

The war has cleaved the world between those calling for a ceasefire, those backing Israel and some sitting on the fence.

The floods are the latest in a series of climate shocks recorded this year across East Africa.

Italy, the only major Western power to have joined China's global infrastructure initiative, is exiting in 2024.

The rarely used rule will allow the US secretary-general to make an appeal for peace to the Security Council.

Ukrainian media cited Ukrainian intelligence services claiming responsibility for the bombings of two fuel trains.

Fighting rages as Israeli troops press further south with 'carpet bombardment of entire neighbourhoods'.

As the mineral-rich DR Congo prepares to vote for a new president this December, opponents are already crying foul.

With two wars and tense trade relations, EU and Chinese officials open talks hoping for 'mutually beneficial' ties.

Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again after constitutional reforms he orchestrated in 2020 to help extend term.

The UN chief's invocation of a rare power and a warning from the ICC chief prosecutor - here are major updates.

In the ancient port of Jaffa, peaceful coexistence between Palestinians and Israelis is threatened by war.

Top US diplomat Blinken reaffirms support for Guyana's sovereignty as Venezuela threatens to annex its Essequibo region.

Rubiales 'seemingly forcefully kissed Lucy Bronze on her face' after the final, English FA's Debbie Hewitt told FIFA.

East Africa imports about an eighth of the world's used clothing, providing jobs for some 355,000 people.

At least four Palestinians, including three teenagers, were killed in 24 hours, while 60 people were arrested.

Manager Guardiola admits Man City are struggling, a day after claiming they would win the Premier League.