Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear
Syrian army offensive overjoys some, leaves others with ‘existential’ fear Many Syrians feel liberated by the army pushing out the Kurdish-led SDF. But others fear government troops. info Kurdish fighters…
Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting
Minnesota candidate bows out over Republican response to Pretti shooting Republican candidate for state governor steps aside citing his party’s role in negative impact of ICE operation on Minneapolis. People…
China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit
China’s Xi Jinping signals deeper ties with Finland during PM’s visit Xi tells Finnish premier that businesses from Helsinki are welcome to ‘swim freely’ in China’s ‘vast market’. Chinese President…
India, EU agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals
India, EU agree on ‘mother of all’ trade deals The deal, set to cover a quarter of the global GDP, will create a free trade zone of two billion people.…
Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds
Trump’s approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds Just 39 percent of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of immigration, latest Reuters/Ipsos poll says. People stand at a…
LIVE: US, Iran ratchet up rhetoric as ‘big armada’ forms in the Middle East
USS Abraham Lincoln carrier’s arrival is ‘not going to affect Iran’s determination to defend the nation’, Tehran warns.
Who is Iraq’s former leader Nouri al-Maliki?
Iraq’s dominant Shia political bloc nominated al-Maliki to become prime minister.
Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Lives on hold for two years: Hope, fear stuck behind Gaza’s Rafah crossing Among those Palestinians seeking an exit from a Gaza destroyed by Israel: severely ill children, a mother…
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence
‘Frightening situation’: Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December, sparking fears of a return to a climate…
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’
Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of ‘spreading hatred’ Social media influencer Sammy Yahood is known to spread Islamophobic content online. Australian Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke attends…