Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a meeting of the Federal Security Service Board in Moscow, Russia, on February 27, 2025 [Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik/Pool…
EXPLAINER How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal? Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire. Freed Palestinian prisoners look out of bus windows as they arrive after being released from an Israeli jail as part of a ceasefire and captives-prisoners swap deal between…
US President Donald Trump received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit.
Inside Story What is behind tougher European policies on immigration? Centrist parties adopting harsher stance as far-right support rises. Recent elections in Europe have seen wins for parties with harsh stances on migration, mirroring Donald Trump’s success in the US vote last year. Inflamatory claims shape political debate, while statistics deny a link between rising…
US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal in Ukraine.
Trump tariffs of 25% on Canada, Mexico set to kick in March 4 Trump’s comments Thursday clarified confusion he sowed on Wednesday when he seemed to suggest tariffs would be pushed back to April. US President Donald Trump also threatened an additional 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports over the fentanyl opioid crisis [File: Jim…
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, sends negotiators to Cairo Israel seeks to extend first phase of ceasefire deal with Hamas as final batch of Palestinians released from detention. Freed Palestinian prisoners flash victory signs as they arrive in the Gaza Strip after being released from an Israeli prison following a ceasefire agreement between Hamas [Jehad Alshrafi/AP…
EXPLAINER Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict? Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye. Supporters of Turkiye’s DEM Party react after jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Abdullah Ocalan, 75, called on the the PKK…
Sudan facing ‘the abyss’ as mass starvation looms, UN warns Rights chief Turk warns of ‘explosion into chaos’ unless action is taken to end war as famine strikes deeper. Video Duration 01 minutes 56 seconds play-arrow 01:56 Crisis worsens in Sudan as UN security council discusses famine risk Published On 27 Feb 202527 Feb 2025…
Emotional reunions unfold as Israel releases the remaining 46 Palestinian prisoners, including women and children.