Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,099 Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone attack in the Kyiv region, Ukraine, on February 26, 2025 [Thomas Peter/Reuters] Published On 27 Feb 202527 Feb 2025 Here is the…
US cutting foreign aid budgets by more than 90%, Trump administration says US State Department says overseas development and aid programmes to be cut by $54bn. A flag waves at the US Agency for International Development headquarters in Washington, DC, the United States, on February 3, 2025 [Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images] Published On 27…
Iran’s government hits out at crypto again as currency freefalls Iran appears poised to impose new levels of control and oversight into crypto amid deteriorating economic conditions. More Iranians are dealing in cryptocurrencies, and authorities are trying to exert more control. Illustration taken November 3, 2022 [Dado Ruvic/Reuters] By Maziar MotamediPublished On 27 Feb 202527 Feb…
US reports first measles death since 2015 School-aged child dies in Texas amid outbreak concentrated among followers of Christian sect. A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District in Brownfield, Texas, the United States, on February 23, 2025 [Julio Cortez/AP Photo] Published On 27 Feb 202527 Feb 2025 The…
Starlink test: Can Pakistan patch up with Elon Musk after UK grooming spat? Is Pakistan’s delay in approving Starlink’s licence due to national security interests or political concerns? Pakistan is yet to grant Elon Musk’s Starlink approval to operate in the country [Nathan Howar/Reuters] By Abid HussainPublished On 27 Feb 202527 Feb 2025 Islamabad, Pakistan – In…
Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm (09:00 GMT) Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream from 05:00 GMT. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed…
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU, claims bloc was formed to ‘screw’ US European Commission says it will react ‘firmly and immediately’ against unjustified trade barriers. US President Donald Trump speaks as Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2025 [Jim…
Real Madrid win marred by more racism directed towards Vinicius Junior Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in their Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg tie, but match marred by racist abuse. Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid reacts in front of Real Sociedad fans moments before the Copa del Rey semifinal was paused with spectators reminded…
Trump nixes Venezuelan oil concessions granted by predecessor Joe Biden Trump took harsh stance towards Venezuela during first term but has shown interest in collaboration in recent months. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, centre, met with US special envoy Richard Grenell, left, in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 31 [Venezuela’s presidential press office/AP Photo] Published On 26…
Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament Nawaf Salam’s government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam [File: Mohamed Azakir/Reuters] Published On 26 Feb 202526 Feb 2025 Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising…