Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks
Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region.…
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump’s campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs. US…
Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception
Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.
What the US and Iran are about to negotiate over isn’t clear
After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.
UK ex-envoy’s ties to Epstein spark political storm
UK PM Keir Starmer says he regrets appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador related to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza
Starvation by design: How Israel turned food into a weapon of war in Gaza Analysis: From destroying calories to ‘re-engineering’ society, data and experts reveal how the hunger in Gaza…
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries. ‘These cuts and reductions untie…
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ‘We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ President Trump. Polish parliament Speaker…
How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war
Russia is exploiting Ukraine’s coldest winter yet since it escalated the war four years ago. As negotiations between Ukraine, Russia and the United States continue to stall, will this winter…
Gaza returnee recalls her journey through the Rafah crossing
An elderly sick Palestinian woman recalls her experience crossing the Rafah crossing.