US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone
US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat. Two US fighter jets…
Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?
Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground? Security fragmentation, regional rivalries and stalled military integration are reshaping authority in government-controlled southern governorates. Fighters said to be backed…
Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?
Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next? February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon’s second city, where buildings are in poor condition…
Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens
Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens US president’s announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama. A…
Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt
Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt. Vehicles in traffic in the…
Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan
Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police officers.…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457 These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A service member of the Ukrainian Armed Forces walks…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of…
US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues
US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals. US President…
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’ Figures show Venezuela’s public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult. Pumpjacks…