US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills. A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel travels…
Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups
News Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro. A child waves…
‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness
‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though…
At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia
At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route. A boy…
Somali president blames ISIL and al-Shabab for ‘destroying’ country
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said that ISIL and al-Shabab are responsible fo destroying the country.
Demonstrations turn deadly in Iran over rising living costs
At least 6 protesters and a member of the security forces have been killed in demonstrations over living costs in Iran.
Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine
Peruvian municipal officials say three killed in attack on informal mine Local officials say the death toll could rise as seven people are missing following the attack on New Year’s…
US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy
US federal employees file complaint against Trump’s anti-transgender policy The complaint targets a policy that would nix coverage under federal health insurance for gender-affirming healthcare. The administration of US President…
How far will the latest protests go in Iran?
Video Duration 27 minutes 27 seconds play-arrow27:27Inside Story How far will the latest protests go in Iran? Thousands of people in Iran have been protesting as a dire economic crisis…
Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread
Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread Iranian president seeks to calm tensions, acknowledging protesters’ ‘legitimate’ grievances over inflation. Iranian shopkeepers and traders protest against economic…