As Russia’s war reaches milestone, Ukrainians count their personal losses From missing a father’s funeral to being displaced time and again, Ukrainians remember their many struggles three years after Russia’s invasion began. A woman walks near a banner advertising an appeal to join security forces of Ukraine, in Kyiv, February 17, 2025 [Alina Smutko/Reuters] By Mansur…
In Pictures Israeli tanks enter occupied West Bank for first time in decades Tens of thousands of Palestinians have already been displaced from their homes in the West Bank over the past month. Palestinian children and journalists disperse as Israeli tanks enter the Jenin camp for Palestinian refugees in the occupied West Bank. [Jaafar Ashtiyeh/AFP]…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in court to continue testifying in his corruption trial.
World reacts to Merz’ German election win amid warnings on far-right surge Global leaders congratulate conservative leader Friedrich Merz and his alliance, but others focus on the success of the AfD. Friedrich Merz, centre, the chancellor candidate of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, addresses supporters at the party’s headquarters in Berlin, Germany, after the CDU…
News Future of AI in focus at Web Summit Qatar 2025 More than 1,520 start-ups and 600 investors gather in Doha for an expanded edition of the annual Web Summit. The second edition of Web Summit Qatar kicked off on February 23, 2025 [File: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile for Web Summit Qatar via Getty Images] Published On…
Ukraine marks war’s third anniversary with support mired in uncertainty EU leaders in Kyiv, Moscow rejects Trump’s push for swift ceasefire, competing UN votes scheduled. The European Union and Ukrainian flags flap in the wind to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, at EU headquarters in Brussels, Monday, February 24, 2025…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was heckled during a speech as he held up a picture of the Bibas family members.
Four Israeli military jets flew low over crowds gathered in Beirut for the funeral of Hezbollah leaders
Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region. Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro shakes hands with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani following a joint press briefing in Manila on February 24, 2025 [Ted Aljibe/AFP] Published On 24…
India’s Kohli shuts ‘outside noise’ in landmark century against Pakistan Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century helps him cross 14,000 runs in ODIs and seal India’s place in the Champions Trophy semifinals. Virat Kohli scored his record-extending 51st ODI century in the Champions Trophy Group A match against Pakistan, February 23, 2025 [Fadel Senna/AFP] Published On 24…