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9 September, 2024
Soldiers sit under a banner, with a yellow Star of David, that reads “Release the hostages!” on the day of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi concentration camp, at a ceremony in Haifa, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel says 8 hostages set for release in first phase of truce are dead

Of 26 hostages yet to be freed under first phase of deal, only 18 are still alive; government spokesman said the families have been informed.

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Middle East

Ceasefire in Lebanon extended as Israeli forces stay

Indonesia

Will Bali bombing suspect Hambali be set free after 18 years in prison?

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Middle East

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire set to be extended beyond next week

Negotiations have been taking place on extending the January 27 deadline to ensure the conflict isn’t resumed.

A Lebanese soldier patrols in a residential area that was devastated by the war between Israel and Hezbollah, in the southern coastal town of Naqura. Photo: AFP
Chinese overseas

China condemns killing of national in Afghanistan attack claimed by Isis

Islamic State said it targeted a vehicle carrying the Chinese citizen, which led to his death.

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Israel-Gaza war

After 15 months of war, Hamas still rules over what remains of Gaza

Hamas remains in control of Gaza post-ceasefire, despite heavy losses in Israel’s military campaign.

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Syria

EU considers ‘staged approach’ to suspending Syria sanctions

European capitals began reassessing Syria policies after ousting of President Bashar al-Assad on December 8 by insurgent forces.

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Mount Qasioun after the removal of Syria’s Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Hamas frees hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as Gaza truce begins

Hostage-prisoner swap begins, Gaza residents return to devastated neighbourhoods as ceasefire suspends 15-month-old war.

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Middle East

Gunman shoots dead 2 Iranian judges tied to 1988 mass executions

The killings come as Iran faces economic turmoil, the mauling of its Middle East allies by Israel and the return of Donald Trump.

Israel-Gaza war

Fate of youngest remaining hostages grips Israel after Gaza deal

The Bibas family are among the highest profile hostages still held in Gaza. Ariel and Kfir are the only children left.

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Shiri Bibas, her husband Yarden and their sons Ariel, top right, and Kfir, who are being held hostage in Gaza. Photo: AP
Israel-Gaza war

Palestinians in Gaza are eager to return home, but many will find nothing left

Ceasefire offers respite from war for Palestinians, but Gaza reconstruction challenges and blockade uncertainties loom large.

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A Palestinian man walks with a crutch past the rubble of buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel strikes Gaza within hours of ceasefire accord with Hamas, residents say

Gaza officials say strikes kill at least 77 Palestinians, while Netanyahu delays cabinet vote on ceasefire deal.

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Middle East

‘New era’: Iraq PM says he will sign security deal with Britain

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani touts Iraq-UK ties in London visit, will sign security and strategic partnership deals.

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Middle East

At UN, Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild with Iran’s help

Israel’s UN ambassador urges action against arms smuggling amid 60-day ceasefire in Lebanon.

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Flowers are laid at the site where late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in southern Beirut, Lebanon. Photo: EPA-EFE
Israel-Gaza war

Hamas accepted draft agreement for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages: officials

The plan still needs to be submitted to the Israeli Cabinet for final approval.

Supporters of Israeli hostages during a protest in Tel Aviv, Israel on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Biden pushes for immediate Gaza ceasefire in call with Netanyahu

US national security adviser says parties are very close to a deal to halt fighting, free hostages.

Israel-Gaza war

Lancet study estimates Gaza death toll 40 per cent higher than recorded

UK-led group of researchers estimated that almost 60 per cent of deaths were women, children and the elderly.

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Israel-Gaza war

Poland says won’t arrest Netanyahu if he visits for Auschwitz commemoration

The Israeli leader is subject to a warrant by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the 79th General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York in September. Photo: dpa
Africa

Attempted assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead

The events coincided with an official visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Chad.

Middle East

Opinion | Syria a chance for Middle East to shape its own, better future

The stability of Syria, at the heart of the Middle East, is in the interests of all. It is time for regional actors, not external ones, to lead the change.

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Israel-Gaza war

Hamas official says ready to free 34 Gaza hostages under mooted deal

Israel and Hamas wrangle over the details of a deal to halt fighting in the Gaza Strip and return hostages home.

People protest against the Israeli government and show support for Gaza hostages, in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
United States

New Orleans attacker wore Meta smart glasses for reconnaissance, FBI says

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 14 people in the New Year’s Day attack, made two trips to New Orleans in October and November.

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Shamsud-Din Jabbar recording himself in a mirror with his Meta glasses before the New Orleans attack. Photo: FBI
Pakistan

At least 6 killed in Pakistan suicide bombing

Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attack. Group is behind a surge in recent attacks targeting soldiers and Chinese workers.

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Prince William

Prince William ‘saddened’ at death of ex-nanny’s stepson in New Orleans attack

Edward Pettifer was stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke, nanny to William and Harry. Pettifer is final victim to be identified in New Year attack.

Pakistan

Gunmen ambush Pakistan aid convoy despite sectarian truce

The convoy was travelling to the Kurram region in the northwest, following decades of infighting, with around 200 killed since November.

Shiite Muslims hold photographs of those killed in recent sectarian clashes in Kurram, that borders Afghanistan, during a protest in Islamabad on December 24, 2024. Photo: AFP
United States

From US Army to Isis: FBI seeks clues into New Orleans attacker’s radicalisation

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Texas native and US Army veteran, killed 14 in New Orleans after pledging support for Islamic State.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar served in the US Army as a human resources specialist and an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015, and then in the Army Reserve until 2020. File photo: Facebook via Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israeli strikes kill Gaza head of police, 67 others, Palestinians say

Thursday’s death toll in war-torn Gaza was among the highest of recent weeks.

Middle East

Israeli military says commandos raided missile factory in Syria in September

Military spokesman called nighttime raid on Iranian-led facility one of Israel’s most complex operations in years.

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