Israel announced Sunday that it will restart a long-frozen land registration process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, a move that could significantly expand Israeli control over the area for future development.
The policy resumes “settlement of land title” procedures that had been frozen since the Six-Day War. Under the process, individuals claiming ownership must submit documentation to prove their rights when authorities designate areas for registration.
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media as state governments and parliament members weigh potential bans for users under 16.
Prince Andrew has moved from his residence at Royal Lodge in Windsor to a royal estate in eastern England, the BBC reported Tuesday, as scrutiny intensifies over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Nur Syazana Zakaria, 36, posted in the Malaysian Chess Community Facebook group on Jan. 16, inviting enthusiasts to play with her son, Muhammad Nur Raziq Muhammad Nur Qisti, at her food stall in Senawang Prima, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, about 10 visitors have stopped by to play with him.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians, including women and children, marking one of the deadliest days since the October ceasefire aimed at halting fighting in the territory.
Diplomacy remains the most effective approach for the Philippines in addressing disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), experts said Saturday, amid recent exchanges between Chinese diplomats and Filipino lawmakers.
French lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill that seeks to end the concept of “marital duty,” following criticism from women’s rights groups over its use to undermine sexual consent within marriage.
China on Thursday executed 11 people connected to criminal gangs operating in Myanmar, including key figures involved in large-scale telecommunications fraud, state media reported.
Amendments to South Korea’s Information and Communications Network Act have drawn criticism from the United States, UNESCO, domestic media groups, and civil society, amid concerns the law could stifle free expression.