EXPLAINER Fact check: Can Trump really erase Biden’s ‘health legacy’? Trump’s early health moves suggest he aims to dismantle Biden’s drug cost and insurance expansions. What’s next? Trump’s decision to end a Biden-era order signals potential cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, experts say. His administration had previously supported work requirements and funding…
Australian Open: Sinner sets up Zverev final after trouncing Shelton World number one Jannick Sinner overcomes American Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach Australian Open final. Jannik Sinner of Italy acknowledges the crowd after beating Ben Shelton of the United States in the Australian Open men’s singles semifinal in Melbourne on January 24, 2025…
Pakistan’s political deadlock deepens as PTI withdraws from negotiations Analysts expect ex-PM Imran Khan’s party to return to street agitations, but some experts believe it has missed a trick in walking away from dialogue. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s PTI has announced walking out of the negotiations with the government after three rounds [Shahzaib Akber/EPA]…
All signs of life have disappeared from this ruined Lebanese town near the border with Israel.
Israel targets southern Lebanon; Netanyahu says army to not leave by Sunday Under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah forces were to withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. Video Duration 27 minutes 50 seconds play-arrow 27:50 Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes? | Inside Story…
‘This guy is dangerous’: British Pakistanis fear Musk is stoking racism Some are concerned that collective punishment could be a consequence of the tech billionaire’s relentless posts about historic child sex abuse cases. Women in Rochdale buy material from a market stall before the Parliamentary by-election on February 19, 2024 [File: Phil Noble/Reuters] By Indlieb Farazi…
Opinions UK’s ‘100-year partnership’ with Ukraine is a meaningless political stunt The century-long commitment made by Keir Starmer’s government will not do much to counter the shift in Western policy towards Ukraine under Trump. Ian Proud Former British diplomat Published On 24 Jan 202524 Jan 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) shakes hands with Britain’s…
Development done right: Why Africa needs more than good intentions Leaders in Davos should not waste time with theoretical discussions and instead focus on taking tangible steps to accelerate Africa’s inclusive growth agenda. Published On 24 Jan 202524 Jan 2025 A logo is pictured in the Congress Center ahead of the annual meeting of the…
In Pictures Progress made as firefighters battle new blaze near Los Angeles Evacuation orders lifted for thousands as firefighters, with air support, slow a massive wildfire north of LA. Inmate firefighters from the Growlersburg crew hike up a mountain to create a containment fire line to control the Hughes fire in Castaic, a northwestern neighbourhood…
Israeli forces ‘block entrances to Jenin’ as deadly raid enters fourth day In addition to Jenin governorate, Israeli forces have been stepping up their operation across the occupied West Bank since January 21. Video Duration 11 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow 11:00 Situation across West Bank, not only Jenin, ‘really catastrophic’: Palestinian activist Published On 24…