Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,381 These are the key developments from day 1,381 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. People gather around Ukraine’s main Christmas tree after its…
Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over
Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over Hundreds of picketers hit the streets across the United States in an open ended strike, some joined by…
Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped?
Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped? At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal…
Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist
Egypt’s economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist Investments boost Egypt’s economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts. Investments are pouring into Egypt, as well as international…
Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96
Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96 Gehry blended pop art with monumental architecture that reshaped skylines from Prague to Los Angeles and New York City.…
US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June on a…
US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns
US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance. The Advisory…
FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize
EXPLAINER FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first…
Xenophobia runs the world
Opinion Xenophobia runs the world From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time. By Somdeep Sen Asian Studies in Africa at…
West African culture takes center stage at Dakar’s ECOFEST 2025
ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.