Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent 12 years in prison, ‘profound relief’. Laila…
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union
Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative. Palestinians pray over the bodies of journalists, including…
Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?
Inside Story Has the fight against al-Shabab failed? UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. United Nations experts say the…
What’s next for the global economy in 2026?
2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura
Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura Washington’s top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for ‘advocacy of US strategic objectives’. Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura is…
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels
New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that ‘encourage excessive use’. The…
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war Ukrainian president highlights ‘significant progress’ in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to ‘torpedo’ deal. US President…
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025
Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025 Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw. Egypt’s…
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without any international recognition. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi of Somaliland holds…
Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China
EXPLAINER Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers. Taliban members appear at commemorations…