EXPLAINER Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid? Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine. The high voltage substation of Latvian independent power transmission system operator in Rezekne, Latvia February 8, 2025 [Ints Kalnins/Reuters] Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 The Baltic…
News At least 30 people killed in Guatemala bus crash Officials say rescue efforts under way to save people trapped in the wreckage. Firefighters work at the scene of an accident after a fell from a bridge on the outskirts of Guatemala City [Moises Castillo/AP Photo] Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 At least…
William Lee talking about President Trump’s use of tariffs to gain economic objectives
Russia poker-faced on dialogue with US over Ukraine war Kremlin officials poker-faced on US suggestions of progress towards Trump’s goal of swiftly ending conflict. Trump has boasted of his relations with Putin and said he will end the war in Ukraine swiftly [File: AP Photo] Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 The Kremlin has…
Our ‘return’ to northern Gaza is not the end of exile The ongoing Nakba will end only when the world decides to uphold our right of return. Nour Elassy Poet and writer based in Gaza Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 A drone view shows Palestinians, who were forcibly displaced to the south of…
Sudan army-aligned foreign ministry sets path to elections amid civil war The plan includes a transitional government, a civilian prime minister and a national dialogue with civil society. Sudanese army soldiers celebrate after retaking an oil refinery in Khartoum North on January 25, 2025 [El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters] Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 Sudan’s…
Elation, confusion mark Israel’s reaction to Trump’s Gaza comments US president’s comments, which appear to offer the Israeli far-right much, may ultimately deliver little, analysts say. An activist dressed as the Statue of Liberty is pulled in shackles near a large effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a rally in support of Palestinians…
Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses US of fake diplomacy Iran doesn’t seek war, but it will not bow to US efforts to tear its revolution down, says President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. [WANA/Handout via Reuters] Published On 10 Feb 202510 Feb 2025 Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian…
Pakistan’s special forces practiced marine counter-terrorism operations as part of the multination AMAN-2025.
EXPLAINER Fact-check: Trump’s Super Bowl LIX interview with Fox’s Bret Baier In his Super Bowl LIX interview, Trump addressed his administration’s economic aims. How accurate were his statements? US President Donald Trump gestures inside the stadium before the NFL Super Bowl LIX Eagles vs Chiefs game in New Orleans, February 9, 2025 [Brian Snyder/Reuters] By Louis…