Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces
Syria’s Kurdish forces have reached a comprehensive agreement with the government to integrate with the Syrian army.
‘No one power’ can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away
‘No one power’ can solve global problems, says UN chief as Trump veers away United Nations chief Antonio Guterres appears to point at Trump as critics say his ‘Board of…
Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional
Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway – Trump’s first step under…
LIVE: Iran warns retaliation to US attack will not be limited
Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are ‘within the range of our medium-range missiles’, Iran warns.
UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access
UNRWA staff cuts deepen in Gaza as Israel restricts critical aid access UN’s Palestinian refugee agency cast into forced austerity: 600 staff members laid off, Gaza salaries cut by 20%,…
Trump says speaking to Iran amid rising war fears
President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East.
ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM
ASEAN does not recognise Myanmar’s elections ‘as of now’: Philippine FM Philippine Foreign Secretary Lazaro says ASEAN member states have ‘not endorsed’ the election in military-run Myanmar. Philippine Foreign Secretary…
Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions
Trump says Russia to pause bombing Kyiv during extreme winter conditions Ukraine’s Zelenskyy welcomed possible one-week pause after Russian attacks left homes with no heat in plummeting temperatures. A State…
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile?
Can Bangladesh’s Awami League survive election ban, ex-PM Hasina’s exile? The party that ruled Bangladesh with an iron fist won’t be on the ballot in February. Its supporters – and…
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying Cuba with much-needed oil President Trump signs executive order pressuring Cuban oil supplies in wake of US military’s abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.…