Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves into Hasakah
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.
World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect
EXPLAINER World Economic Forum at Davos 2026: Dates, location and what to expect Every year, the World Economic Forum meeting takes place at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos. In…
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests
Iran ‘just getting started’ on punishing ‘rioters’ arrested during protests Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest. From left to right,…
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency
Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency State of emergency imposed after gang violence allows police to arrest suspected criminals without judicial order. Guatemalan President Bernardo…
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks
Syria-SDF ceasefire hangs in balance after renewed clashes, faltering talks Syria’s government, Kurdish-led forces trade blame on violence, escaped ISIL fighters as negotiations reach dead end. Syrian government forces take…
Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister
Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister Young people, aged 18-37, who constitute 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they’ve never seen a competitive…
Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach
Gaza’s ‘phase two’ from a distance: Why hope still feels out of reach As Washington hails next stage of truce, Gaza sees a stark disconnect between promises and the deadly…
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump
Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump Nordic country dispatches ‘substantial contribution’ of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington. The military vessel HDMS Knud…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials Kim condemns ‘incompetent’ party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting. North Korean…
More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm
More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states. Trucks and cars pile…