Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440 These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine An elderly woman carries supplies from a hot food…
What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?
EXPLAINER What is the US strategic minerals stockpile? President Donald Trump said the stockpile would ‘ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage’. US President Donald…
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by the end of…
Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait
Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians were allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via the Rafah crossing on…
Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent
Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25 percent tariff for buying Russian oil on top of…
Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India
Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.
UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt
Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.
‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension
‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension Lawsuit argues Trump administration is misusing claims of ‘public charge’, ‘discriminating’ against residents of 75 countries. Protesters picket against the immigration…
Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain
It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.
The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun
The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun Recent remarks by former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure. A woman…