Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected? Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk gestures as he speaks on-screen during a central election campaign event of the AfD in Halle (Saale), Germany [File: Karina Hessland/Reuters] By John…
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia’s critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week. Video Duration 02 minutes 02 seconds play-arrow 02:02 Residents in Ukraine’s Pokrovsk remain defiant but fearful amidst Russian advances Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 A Russian oil…
Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon Video Duration 02 minutes 33 seconds play-arrow 02:33 Residents return to southern Lebanon to find homes in ruins Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 Israel has launched a…
Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most? The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise his ‘America First’ agenda. USAID humanitarian assistance destined for Venezuela is shown in Cucuta, Colombia, on February 19, 2019 [File: Fernando Vergara/AP] By Edna MohamedPublished On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 Hours after…
Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte Daughter of former president faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misuse of millions in public funds. Protesters hold signs calling for the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte during a rally along the busiest highway in Manila [Rolex dela Pena/EPA] Published On 31 Jan…
In Pictures Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush The Mahakumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj. Throngs of devotees at the world’s biggest religious gathering bathed in Indian rivers on Thursday. [Niharika Kulkarni/AFP] Published On 31 Jan 202531…
News Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year. Video Duration 02 minutes 30 seconds play-arrow 02:30 Why is Myanmar’s military leader wanted by the ICC? Published On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 Myanmar’s military…
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire two weeks ago. Palestinian women walk past Israeli forces amid the continuing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin [Alaa Badarneh/EPA]…
With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power? The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France’s treasury continue to have big effects. French soldiers in Chad stand at attention at the former French military base in the capital N’Djamena, in 2014 [File: Emma Farge/Reuters] By Shola LawalPublished…