Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan
China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America where trade concerns have led countries to end relations with Taiwan.
Memphis rejects federal calls for police oversight after Tyre Nichols probe
Police practices in the US city came under scrutiny following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Hamas official says talks resume
Israel struck displacement camp in al-Mawasi as Amnesty says Israel’s actions in Gaza amount to genocide.
Cuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis
School and work activities resume, but Cuban authorities say policy of rolling, five-hour daily blackouts will continue.
Syrian opposition forces capture Hama
Syrian opposition fighters have entered and taken control of large parts of the city of Hama.
South Korea President Yoon under investigation for martial law chaos
South Korean police are investigating President Yoon Suk-yeol for sedition after his martial law declaration spark chaos
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported third-country migrants
Countries across the Americas are bracing for US president-elect’s plan to carry out a mass deportation operation.
Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting
Blinken emphasizes Ukraine’s sovereign right to make choices about its future without interference from Moscow.
Hezbollah backs Syria’s al-Assad as opposition forces intensify offensive
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for de-escalation, warns tens of thousands in Syria are at risk.
Ukraine seeks to ensure weapons supply as Russia hammers its defences
Kyiv’s forces claim Russia is losing troops at a record rate in its push to advance in eastern Ukraine.