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middle east December 2, 2023
The rise of Hamas military leader Yahya Sinwar
Ukraine struggling for recruits. New Zealand PM sets his priorities. Far-right leader firms in Netherlands.
europe November 4, 2023
Pakistan sets deadline for expulsion of Afghan refugees
Russia launches new offensive in eastern Ukraine. China’s aid to Pacific states falls. US reins in artificial intelligence.
middle east October 28, 2023
Israel pushed on Gaza aid as ground invasion looms
Attacks on Ukraine intensify. Power alliances formed in Indonesia. Philippines and China on a collision course.
europe October 7, 2023
Judge gags Trump as fraud trial puts empire on shaky ground
Cracks in Western support for Ukraine. Clashes in Papua leave five dead. Canada–India rift grows.
antarctica September 30, 2023
Armenia claims Azerbaijan is intent on ethnic cleansing
Russia, Ukraine launch fierce drone attacks. Biden hosts Pacific Islands summit. Antarctic sea ice dwindling.
middle east September 23, 2023
Iran frees jailed Americans in US$6 billion prisoner swap
Russia accused of genocide. Tuvalu declares its ongoing statehood. India denies ‘assassination’.
africa September 15, 2023
Kim travels to Russia in show of support for Putin
NZ PM on track for heavy defeat. UK–China spy allegations strain relations. Thousands die in Libya floods.
europe September 9, 2023
Putin wants North Korean weapons as Ukraine surges
Vanuatu to revisit security pact. Gabon general sworn in as president after coup. Armenian enclave cut off by Azerbaijan.
europe September 2, 2023
Fears detained novelist will be ‘left to die a political prisoner’
Ukraine drones hit Russia. PNG soldiers, police to quell tribal violence. Taiwan tycoon runs for president.
middle east August 26, 2023
Anti-Putin mutiny leader ‘murdered’ in private jet crash
Pacific islands’ concern over radioactive water. Saudi border guards accused of killing Ethiopian migrants. Ex-Thai PM returns from exile.
europe August 12, 2023
Deadly Russian missile strikes follow Zelensky assassination plot
Future of Vanuatu prime minister uncertain. Imran Khan banned from Pakistani politics. Xi Jinping’s latest purge.
