Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness US lawmakers question whether declining conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a ‘pattern’ of poor planning amid the Iran war.…
Al Jazeera reports from Indonesia’s quake zone, desperate for help
Thousands are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 70 people.
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US ‘begging’ for negotiations.
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office The leader of Quebec’s secessionist party says the debate over his province’s independence has been stymied by turbulence in US…
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria. Save Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at…
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
Inside Story Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production? The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles. It’s a multibillion-dollar deal that some…
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land US Agriculture Department says rescinding the 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.…
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers The arrest comes after an attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to conservative reforms and…
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of an ICE agent accused of lying about a nonfatal…
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline The new US tariffs would cover about $20bn worth of imports and could lead to job losses and business closures. Save…