Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses
Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women’s rights abuses Canberra said the Taliban officials are guilty of oppressing women and girls, as well as ‘undermining good governance’. Afghan women walk…
Infantino’s ‘Peace Prize’ to Trump raises questions about FIFA’s neutrality
Infantino’s ‘Peace Prize’ to Trump raises questions about FIFA’s neutrality FIFA President Gianni Infantino heaps praise on Donald Trump as critics ridicule a newly established peace award as ‘vulgar’. President…
Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize
Trump wins FIFA’s new peace prize The US leader, who has campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, gets FIFA award at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, DC. Trump…
Flavio Bolsonaro enters Brazil’s 2026 presidential race with father’s nod
Flavio Bolsonaro enters Brazil’s 2026 presidential race with father’s nod Imprisoned ex-President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his eldest son’s presidential bid, teeing up a race against Lula. Senator Flavio Bolsonaro…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381 These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. People gather around Ukraine’s main Christmas tree after its…
Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over
Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over Hundreds of picketers hit the streets across the United States in an open ended strike, some joined by…
Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped?
Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped? At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal…
Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist
Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist Investments boost Egypt’s economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts. Investments are pouring into Egypt, as well as international…
Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96
Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96 Gehry blended pop art with monumental architecture that reshaped skylines from Prague to Los Angeles and New York City.…
US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June on a…