Which countries owe the IMF the most money in 2025?
EXPLAINER Which countries owe the IMF the most money in 2025? From Argentina to Egypt, at least 86 countries collectively owe the International Monetary Fund more than $162bn. IMF Managing…
Several killed, injured in bus explosion near Syria’s Deir Az Zor: State TV
Several killed, injured in bus explosion near Syria’s Deir Az Zor: State TV Bus belonging to the Syrian Energy Ministry was attacked, killing four people and injuring nine. All four…
Trump approves CIA operations in Venezuela: What we know, and what’s next
EXPLAINER Trump approves CIA operations in Venezuela: What we know, and what’s next Trump confirmed he has green-lit CIA covert operations in Venezuela, and that ground attacks might be next.…
Indonesia and Kluivert part ways after FIFA World Cup 2026 miss
Indonesia and Kluivert part ways after FIFA World Cup 2026 miss Indonesia appointed Patrick Kluivert in January on a two-year deal to boost hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup.…
Madagascar’s new army ruler to be sworn in as Rajoelina confirms departure
Madagascar’s new army ruler to be sworn in as Rajoelina confirms departure Military leader to take his oath as president on Friday as African Union calls for the restoration of…
Thousands protest in Tunisia over pollution from phosphate plant
Thousands in southern Tunisia rally to shut a state phosphate plant blamed for cancer, illness, and mass poisoning.
The megadonor hypocrisy
We compare and contrast Trump’s 2015 attack on Marco Rubio over donor ties with his own close ties to the same family.
Gaza’s ailing children ‘desperately waiting for help’ despite ceasefire
Gaza’s ailing children ‘desperately waiting for help’ despite ceasefire Continued Israeli restrictions still choking the flow of aid especially to the neediest patients in hospitals in Gaza. Video Duration 02…
Who pays to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s devastating war?
Counting the Cost Who pays to rebuild Gaza after Israel’s devastating war? The United Nations estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild Gaza. From the air, it looks like…
Analysis: Why Pakistan and the Taliban won’t find it easy to patch up
Analysis: Why Pakistan and the Taliban won’t find it easy to patch up Despite the challenges to peace, both know they will hurt from continued hostilities – and need a…