Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say Syrian government’s control of energy reserves from Kurdish-led SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels. A…
Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies
US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.
Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit
Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit US president posts flurry of provocative messages on social media about Greenland, upping ante before World Economic Forum. US President…
Video: More than 100 vehicles involved in pile-up during US snowstorm
More than 100 vehicles crashed into each other or slid off a highway during a snowstorm in the US state of Michigan.
Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack
Australian Parliament backs tighter gun, hate crime laws after Bondi attack Bills yet to be voted by Senate, with opposition to gun law likely from conservative Liberal-National Coalition. A visitor…
Video: Blast kills seven at hotel restaurant in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion in at a Chinese-run restaurant in the Afghan capital Kabul has killed a Chinese national and six Afghans.
Manhunt for ISIL prisoners in Syria after fighting near jails
Syrian government forces have been searching for dozens of ISIL fighters who escaped prison.
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem The destruction comes as Israel clamps down on NGOs providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. A Palestinian girl waits by the…
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks
Australia closes dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks NSW coastline has seen four shark attacks since Sunday, as experts say rainy conditions draw sharks to beach areas. A…
Syria fighting live: Ceasefire under duress as army moves into Hasakah
About 200 ISIL detainees escaped from al-Shaddadi prison with tit-for-tat allegations on who freed them.