COP28
Where Asia stands in climate fight, as COP28 conference opens
Nations move to break coal addiction in transition to green energy
Politics
COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas truce will continue, release of more hostages sought
Extension came minutes before cease-fire was due to expire
COP28
COP28 starts in Dubai: 4 things to know
Countries gather for climate talks at the end of the hottest year
Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza extended two days; more hostages freed
Red Cross confirms 11 hostages on their way to Israeli territory
Israel-Hamas war
American girl freed as Hamas hands over more Israeli, Thai hostages
Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners on third day of truce
Israel-Hamas war
Hamas releases 13 Israeli, 4 Thai hostages under temporary truce
39 Palestinian civilians to be released from Israeli prisons in exchange
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand says Hamas still holds 20 of its nationals after 10 freed
Hostages to return home after two-day hospital stay
Comment
Peace in the Middle East must look to Abraham Accords
Common threats from Iran could still push Israel and Arab nations closer
Israel-Hamas war
Hamas frees 24 hostages from Gaza on first day of truce
Israeli women and children and Thai farm workers among those released
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand says 12 hostages freed in Gaza
Thai prime minister announces release on social media
Israel-Hamas war
Israel and Hamas start first truce in Gaza war
Some hostages to be freed by militants along with Palestinians held by Israelis
Israel-Hamas war
Israel and Hamas to start four-day truce on Friday: Qatar mediators
13 hostages in Gaza to be released the first day
Israel-Hamas war
Israel, Hamas agree on 4-day truce and release of 50 Gaza hostages
Deal made in exchange for 150 imprisoned Palestinians, entry of humanitarian aid
Israel-Hamas war
Israeli operations in Gaza to run 5 months: ex-intelligence chief
Eliminating Hamas and saving hostages a tough balancing act, retired general says
Israel-Hamas war
Xi calls for Gaza cease-fire, release of civilians, at BRICS summit
China's leader seeks 'authoritative' peace conference to solve Palestinian question
Israel-Hamas war
Red Sea ship hijacking delivers a warning on supply chain risks
Japan-operated vessel reportedly in Yemen; Suez still vital despite threat
Transportation
Cargo ship seizure could affect Japan supply chains, minister says
Crude oil and LNG imports not affected for the time being
Israel-Hamas war
China urges Gaza truce, says Islamic delegation shows 'trust' in Beijing
Chinese government steps up efforts to mediate Israel-Hamas conflict
Israel-Hamas war
Cargo ship operated by Japan's NYK Line seized in Red Sea
Iran-backed Houthis say it has taken over Israeli ship; crew includes Filipinos but no Japanese
Interview
Bellingcat founder faults Musk for spread of disinformation on X
Eliot Higgins stresses need to verify even official information amid Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Hamas war
First fuel delivery since start of war delivered to U.N. in Gaza
Israel allows release of 6,340 gallons of fuel, but not for hospital use
Israel-Hamas war
Israel raids Gaza's Shifa Hospital, urges Hamas to surrender
Army spokesman calls facility 'a central hub' of Hamas operations