February 2025

At this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference, US President Donald Trump revelled in the spotlight.

Opinions The wounds of the 1944 deportation still fester in Chechnya and beyond The tragic history of trauma and repression in Chechnya must be a warning for those who want to abandon the Ukrainian people. Marat Iliyasov Chechen scholar specialising in the Caucasus Published On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025 An elderly Chechen man goes…

Israel expands West Bank offensive, says troops to remain ‘for next year’ For more than a month, Israeli forces backed by bulldozers have been raiding Palestinian homes and destroying critical infrastructure. Israeli soldiers detain Palestinian men during a raid in one of the refugee camps in the occupied West Bank [Zain Jaafar/AFP] Published On 23…

‘I’d like everyone to remember that Russia started it.’ Supporters of Ukraine have rallied in Washington DC

In Pictures Mourners attend former Hezbollah leader Nasrallah’s funeral in Lebanon Dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or carrying portraits of Nasrallah, thousands flock to stadium in Beirut. A mourner holds up a flag with a picture of the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. [Mohammed Yassin/Reuters] Published On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025 Tens…

Trump ‘victory lap’, Musk’s chainsaw, Bannon’s salute: Key CPAC takeaways The annual gathering of US conservatives enthusiastically welcomes US president’s promise to shrink the government. Trump dances after speaking on the last day of the annual CPAC event near Washington, DC, February 22, 2025 [Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA] Published On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025 To…

Pope Francis, in critical condition, has a ‘tranquil’ night, Vatican says The 88-year-old pontiff was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing. The border wall between the US and Mexico is seen near a statue of Pope Francis at the site where he celebrated Mass in 2016 in Ciudad Juarez,…

Israeli settlers have attacked a Palestinian Bedouin community and burnt their property in occupied East Jerusalem.

Ever wonder why Africa’s borders appear so strange? From winding borders to straight lines and landlocked nations, Al Jazeera explores the stories behind Africa’s map. (Al Jazeera) By Marium AliPublished On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025 Africa has the most countries of any continent with a total of 54. Rather than following natural terrains or historical…

Thousands to attend funeral for slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah Nasrallah was assassinated by Israel five months ago and his public funeral delayed for security reasons. Video Duration 02 minutes 14 seconds play-arrow 02:14 Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday Published On 23 Feb 202523 Feb 2025 Tens of…