Month: February 2025

US scraps order linking arms sales to international law The order, signed by Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden amid concerns over Israel’s actions during its war on Gaza, was aimed at…

Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact The pontiff’s message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality. Stan Chu Ilo Research…

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition The triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build…

Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks? Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle ‘extremism’. But experts are sceptical. Pakistan has…

EXPLAINER US rejects UN resolution condemning Russia’s war: How your country voted The US aligned with Russia in opposing a resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of troops. Ambassadors…

Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with France’s Macron Macron carefully challenged Trump on Ukraine war, trade policy. US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands during…

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains. Representatives and dignitaries of Syrian communities attend the…

US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU’s, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies. Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa…