Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrive for drills in South Africa Naval exercises come as tensions run high after US military intervention in Venezuela, seizures of several oil tankers. A…
Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria
Aleppo clashes highlight challenge of SDF integration for Syria Analysts say a temporary ceasefire may bring relief, but the complex issues behind the violence must be addressed. Buses stand by…
Kurdish leader urges dialogue to avoid ‘real disaster in Aleppo’
Kurdish political leader Ahmad Suleiman is urging dialogue between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF.
Deadly trash avalanche in Filipino landfill leaves dozens missing
A collapse of trash at a landfill in Cebu city, Philippines killed one worker, injured at least 12 and left 27 missing.
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues
US seizes fifth oil tanker as Venezuela pressure campaign continues Operation comes days after US seized Russian-flagged tanker; US pledges to continue blockade following Maduro abduction. A United States military…
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash
Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok limits image generation amid deepfakes backlash UK PM Keir Starmer’s office says move to limit access to paying subscribers ‘insulting’ to victims and ‘not a…
“Very fragile security situation” in Syria amid rising tensions
Labib al-Nahhas on fighting between the Kurdish-led SDF and Syrian forces, reviving the debate over autonomy and unity.
Yemen’s southern separatists disband amid Riyadh talks
Yemen’s main southern separatist group, the Southern Transitional Council has announced it is to disband.
Iran cuts internet as protesters plan more rallies
Iranian authorities are enforcing an internet blackout after protests escalated in Tehran.
Algeria vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups
Who: Algeria vs Nigeria What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where: Marrakech Stadium in Marrakesh, Morocco When: Saturday at 5pm (16:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up…