Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi
Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity. By Jasim Al-Azzawi Analyst and journalist. Published…
Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump
Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with growing leverage over Washington. By Wenran Jiang…
Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?
EXPLAINER Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal? President Ramaphosa came to power on an anticorruption mandate. Eight years later, the African National Congress leader could go out…
Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials
Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials Eddie Jones suspended for four games over ‘verbal abuse’ of match officials during an Australian tour, Japan Rugby Football Union…
Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
In Pictures Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds. Save A resident of Cite…
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks UN rights chief ‘shocked’ by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed more than 100 civilians and seeks investigations. Save…
Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters
Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise. Save President…
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu. Save Maldives journalists…
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour. Save…