North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports. A TV screen shows an image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news programme at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on February 28,…
Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faced with criticisms of the UK’s handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback. President Donald Trump, right, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House on February 27 [Carl Court/Pool via AP Photo] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished…
Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail. Palestinians carry supplies to survive the winter in Khan Younis, Gaza, on February 23 [Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu Agency] By Brian OsgoodPublished On 27 Feb 202527…
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…