Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
EXPLAINER Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border? India wants to fence the border with Bangladesh badly – even if it takes venomous snakes or…
Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada
Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada Iran’s Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to ‘unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials’. Save President of…
Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?
Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict? In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge…
Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?
EXPLAINER Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’? Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to ‘give up’…
Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs
Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5…
New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction
New Zealand court denies bid by mosque mass shooter to appeal conviction Brenton Tarrant shot dead 51 Muslim worshippers, including children, at two Christchurch mosques in 2019. Save Brenton Tarrant,…
Can the EU’s Article 42.7 offer Europe NATO-like collective defence?
EXPLAINER Can the EU’s Article 42.7 offer Europe NATO-like collective defence? Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc’s own mutual assistant clause amid US tensions.…
US indicts Sinaloa governor, 9 others over Mexican drug cartel links
US indicts Sinaloa governor, 9 others over Mexican drug cartel links Indictment alleges that Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials worked with cartel leaders.…
Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports
Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid…
Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali
Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.