‘Sorry for being away’: Ukraine, Russia swap prisoners of war
More than 300 prisoners of war are finally heading home on Thursday after Ukraine and Russia reached a deal for a swap.
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says the country will double…
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.…
India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped
India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped Explosion took place at an unregulated mine in the northeastern East Jainta Hills area. A general view of a coal…
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal. This image…
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.