US Treasury’s Bessent says China has approved TikTok transfer deal
US Treasury’s Bessent says China has approved TikTok transfer deal The fate of the app used by 170 million Americans has remained uncertain for more than 18 months. US President…
Hamas hands over two bodies after Israel resumes attacks on Gaza
Hamas hands over two bodies after Israel resumes attacks on Gaza Office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the two bodies had been received by Israel. A Palestinian man…
Far-right loses ground as centrists surge in Dutch elections
Support for Geert Wilders’ far-right, anti-Islam Freedom Party has declined in the Dutch elections.
Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Jerusalem against military service
Israeli ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Jerusalem against military service Approximately 200,000 people took part in the protest, bringing West Jerusalem to a standstill, local media reported. Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men gather…
Spinning genocide: How is Israel using US PR firms to frame its Gaza war?
Spinning genocide: How is Israel using US PR firms to frame its Gaza war? Israel has contracted three US public relations companies to help it win back American hearts and…
What will be the impact of Hurricane Melissa on Jamaica?
Hurricane Melissa landed as a Category 5 in Jamaica, being called ‘the storm of the century’. Can Jamaica recover?
Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown
Widespread uncertainty as US food aid set to lapse amid government shutdown New York declares a ‘state of emergency’ as state and local officials scramble to assist residents set to…
Are vaccine mandates needed to achieve high vaccination rates?
EXPLAINER Are vaccine mandates needed to achieve high vaccination rates? Calls to remove mandates in the US abound – but country faces unique barriers compared with others which have high…
China Recognises Its Leverage Over Critical Minerals Is “Temporary”
As the presidents of China and the US meet in South Korea, Zongyuan Zoe Liu at the Council on Foreign Relations says China may offer concessions on its rare earth…
As battle for Ukraine’s Pokrovsk heats up, Putin touts nuclear-powered arms
As battle for Ukraine’s Pokrovsk heats up, Putin touts nuclear-powered arms Heavy fighting rages in Ukraine’s east, Kyiv’s forces target Russian energy hubs and Russia’s leader ups the ante. Police…