Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
Inside Story Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose? The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians. “More to come”: Those are…
US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse
Opinion US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse An attack on local armed groups does not address the root cause of violence; it could,…
Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win
Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal avoid DR Congo upset, while Benin…
What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections?
What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military holds elections? Myanmar’s military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability. Mourners grieve…
Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported
Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore. Taiwan…
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala as bus plunges into ravine The bus, which was travelling between Guatemala City and San Marcos, crashed for unknown reasons, authorities say.…
LIVE: Nigeria vs Tunisia – AFCON 2025
Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the Africa Cup of Nations tie.
Saudi coalition will counter Yemen separatists undermining de-escalation
Saudi coalition will counter Yemen separatists undermining de-escalation Saudi defence minister urges Yemen’s STC to withdraw “peacefully” from seized provinces, Hadramout and al-Mahra. Forces of Yemen’s main separatist group, the…
A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge
A year on, Israel still holds Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia without charge Abu Safia’s health has deteriorated considerably since he was taken by Israeli soldiers. Dr Hussam Abu Safia…
Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration
Analysis: ISIL attacks could undermine US-Syria security collaboration ISIL attacks dropped after the fall of the Assad regime. But the group will likely attempt to destabilise Syria’s new government. ISIL,…