Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan. A man walks past…
Trump contradicts Witkoff over Iran nuclear bomb claims
In his State of the Union address, US President Trump reiterated claims the US “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear programme.
Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US
Bolivia revives anti-drug alliance after nearly 18-year break with US Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, a centrist, has moved to restore diplomatic ties with the US and cooperate with the DEA.…
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt life-saving operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as the…
US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations
US Department of Justice sues UCLA over anti-Semitism allegations The Trump administration has sought to penalise pro-Palestine political activity and deport foreign-born student activists. The University of California, Los Angeles,…
Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington
Suspect, four victims dead after stabbing attack in US state of Washington A 32-year-old suspect stabbed four people to death before being shot by a sheriff’s deputy near Tacoma, Washington.…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
Here is where things stand on Wednesday, February 25 : Fighting At least 15,172 Ukrainian civilians have been confirmed killed and more than 41,000 injured since Russia launched its full-scale…
Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says
Russia ‘has not won’ as Ukraine war enters fifth year, Zelenskyy says European leaders travel to Kyiv to mark the war’s fourth anniversary and pledge continued support for Ukraine. Ukrainian…
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism President Sheinbaum responds to accusations from Musk that she was repeating what ‘cartel bosses tell her to say’. Mexico’s President…
How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico?
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