Christmas an act of resilience against Israeli occupation in Bethlehem
Palestinian Christians gathered in Bethlehem to mark Christmas despite Israel’s military occupation and the war in Gaza.
Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills three: Report
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills at least six Syrian state media says security forces have imposed a cordon around the area and are investigating. A…
US air strikes in Nigeria “very much welcome” although late
US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare
Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital
Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza’s medical system. Doctors attend a graduation…
What is remigration, the far-right fringe idea going mainstream?
EXPLAINER What is remigration, the far-right fringe idea going mainstream? From the US to Europe, the idea of forcibly expelling non-white immigrants is gaining steam. Where does it come from?…
Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves
Jokic sets new NBA triple-double record in Nuggets OT victory over Wolves Denver centre Nikola Jokic is first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+…
Exiled Bangladeshi leader faces test to “prove his legitimacy”
“ is a hugely monumental day for Bangladesh’s transition towards democracy.”
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis Public debt reaches $14.6bn, exceeding GDP, while unemployment in Gaza hits a staggering 77 percent by late 2025. A woman sits…
Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension
Japan gov’t greenlights record $58bn defence budget amid regional tension Japan’s cabinet has backed a record defence spending plan aimed at strengthening missile, drone and maritime capabilities, amid mounting tensions…
Court finds Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power
BREAKINGBREAKING, Court finds Malaysia’s former PM Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power Malaysian high court finds former PM Najib guilty in trial related to the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund…