Month: January 2025

US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine. The…

Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Three Republican senators defied US President…

Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students A young man from Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a southern Lebanese village – both ambitious students who…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066 Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A member of Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized…

US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes. Marco Rubio speaks…

‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies. Maria Mercado…

Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say. Protesters rally…

In Pictures US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response. President…

Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in government jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the…

Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation Israeli attack on a vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which has displaced thousands.…