Key takeaways from Syria’s National Dialogue conference Syria’s National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution – but few details emerge after a day of workshops. Attendees gather during the National Dialogue, a key milestone in the transition to a new political system after decades of al-Assad rule, in Damascus, Syria February 25, 2025 [Khalil…
BREAKINGBREAKING, Trump says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to sign ‘very big’ deal on rare earths US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement on Friday. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 12, 2025, and US President Donald Trump on February 25, 2025 [Tetiana Dzhafarova and Jim Watson/AFP] Published On 26 Feb 202526 Feb 2025 The…
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid share eight-goal Copa del Rey thriller Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona celebrates after assisting Robert Lewandowski (not pictured) for his side’s fourth goal during the first Copa del Rey [Alex Caparros/Getty Images] Published On 25 Feb…
DOGE staffers offer group resignation in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk A group of 21 US federal workers issued a resignation letter saying DOGE risked compromising sensitive government data. Elon Musk holds up a chainsaw he received from Argentina’s President Javier Milei, right, as they speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, DC…
Russia reaffirms opposition to European troops in Ukraine Russia has said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, even if they operated under a different flag. Russia has repeatedly said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine [File: Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via Reuters] Published On 25 Feb 202525 Feb 2025…
US judge issues deadline for Trump administration to pay foreign aid funds The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen. People hold placards outside the USAID building on February 3, after billionaire Elon Musk said work is under way to shut down the foreign aid…
Apple shareholders vote against pressure to scrap diversity policies The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have recently rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Apple CEO Tim Cook has maintained a cordial relationship with US President Donald Trump [File: Stephen Lam/Reuters] Published On 25 Feb 202525 Feb 2025…
Aid freezes and withdrawals leave Sudan’s needy battling famine alone US aid freeze shuts Sudan’s food kitchens, deepening famine as millions face acute hunger and displacement. A displaced Sudanese child pours water at Zamzam camp, in North Darfur, Sudan, August 1, 2024 [Mohamed Jamal Jebrel/Reuters] Published On 25 Feb 202525 Feb 2025 Sudan is facing…
The organising committee of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 revealed the official mascot name, Riku One.
Inside Story How will Germany’s new government deal with the challenges ahead? Europe’s biggest economy faces multiple difficulties at home and abroad. There could be difficult times for Germany’s next government after Sunday’s elections. An economic crisis at home, war in Ukraine and transatlantic turbulence with the US under Donald Trump. So, how will Europe’s…