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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

PNG communities stuggle with El Niño drought

Many parts of Papua New Guinea are feeling the full force of El Niño, with devastating impacts now reported from the Highlands to the coastal provinces.

Luxon responds to claims La'auli snubbed him, says Samoa treaty 'not priority for us at this time'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has denied he sought to update its principal bilateral agreement with Samoa, despite his Samoan counterpart reportedly claiming the opposite.

Fiji 'worse off today', former PM warns, as Rabuka's constitution overhaul faces backlash

Mahendra Chaudhry, Fiji's first and only prime minister of Indian descent, has warned that the island nation is "worse off today than we were at independence".

Candidates push back on ACT's plan to abolish 'done nothing' Pacific ministry

Henrietta Devoe is standing by her call to abolish the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, questioning whether it has delivered for Pasifika communities.

'I said no': Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected

The Samoan PM paused talks on a refreshed treaty with New Zealand until after the general election, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's request to "proceed with it".

Recap: Fiji push Australia to limit in tight tussle

The Fiji Bati almost pulled off a stunning upset against the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup, going down 36-22 in a torrid match.

Lula wins Brazil’s presidency for a fourth time with 51.8% of the vote

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Sunday’s presidential runoff with 51.78% of valid votes against 48.22% for Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, according to the Superior Electoral Court, with 99.97% of the vote counted. Lula, 80, will govern the country for a fourth time, from 2027 to 2030, after overturning his first-round deficit.

Saudi-led coalition claim more attacks on Houthis

Saudi-led coalition claim more attacks on Houthis The Saudi-led coalition said it carried out&nbsp;a military operation "aimed at neutralising sources of threat".The coalition said it destroyed five tunnels used by the Houthis to store ballistic missiles, a missile depot and four platforms used to launch ballistic missiles.It also claimed operations targeting Houthi "fortifications, gatherings of their members, and their military equipment along

Why the Middle East is already waiting out Trump’s presidency

There appears to be little prospect of lasting peace between Iran and the United States while Donald Trump remains in the White House. This is a view that an increasing number of serious actors across the region now seem to share. Eight months into the Iran war, Washington has neither broken Tehran’s resolve nor found [&#8230;]The post Why the Middle East is already waiting out Trump&#8217;s presidency appeared first on Asia Times.

Bolsonaro refuses to recognise Lula’s victory and says he will seek to annul the election

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro announced on Sunday night that he does not recognise President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s presidential runoff and will seek to have it annulled, arguing that the extension of voting hours ordered by a Supreme Federal Court judge was irregular. Lula won with 51.78% of valid votes against 48.22%, a margin of some 4.4 million votes.

Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says

Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied West Bank and forcibly displaced around 2,200 Palestinians from their homes, Mayor Yousef Jaabari told Middle East Eye on Saturday evening.“Hebron is now a disaster zone. The occupation has closed all entrances to the city. No one can enter or leave,” Jaabari said, accusing Israel of imposing collective punishment following a dea

Houthis claim missile attacks on Yemen's Aden, Lahij

Houthis claim missile attacks on Yemen's Aden, Lahij The Houthis have claimed ballistic missile attacks on "enemy" forces and weapons depots in Yemen.Houthi spokesperson&nbsp;Yahya Saree said in a post on X that the targeted positions are located in the "the Salah al-Din area of Aden Governorate and the Al-Wahat area of Lahij Governorate".

Missile launchers in Yemen's Sanaa destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says

Missile launchers in Yemen's Sanaa destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen claimed it destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Sanaa, including one it said was used to fire a missile towards Riyadh.

Report: Leading officials from Mecca pact to meet Iranian officials in Tehran

Report: Leading officials from Mecca pact to meet Iranian officials in Tehran Top officials from countries involved in the Mecca Pact are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday to discuss regional&nbsp;coordination, Reuters reported citing two sources.&nbsp;According to the sources,&nbsp;Saudi Arabia will be represented by Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as well as the Tu

The US-China biotech trade war that isn’t

On October 22, the US Treasury proposed adding biotechnology to the list of Chinese sectors that American capital may no longer finance. A week earlier, China&#8217;s Ministry of Commerce had proposed barring the foreign sale of five biomedical technologies, including cell and gene therapy platforms. Two governments that agree on almost nothing moved in the [&#8230;]The post The US-China biotech trade war that isn&#8217;t appeared first on Asia Times.

Australia’s Ingenia Communities shares rise on AVID’s $1.5 bln bid

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXNPEC850AP_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Australia’s Ingenia Communities shares rise on AVID’s $1.5 bln bid</div></div>

Australia’s Eagers Auto to buy remaining stake in BYD joint venture

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEM7D131_1200_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Australia’s Eagers Auto to buy remaining stake in BYD joint venture</div></div>

After banking an 87% winner, where does our AI move the money next?

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEM6L1HO_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>After banking an 87% winner, where does our AI move the money next?</div></div>

Our AI knew it: +98%, +75%, +73% - these picks crushed earnings and keep climbing

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