Trump’s first year back live: US president ramps up pressure on allies
US President Donald Trump marks first year back by expanding presidential power and reshaping global relations.
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say
Syria’s war-ravaged oil sector faces tough road to recovery, analysts say Syrian government’s control of energy reserves from Kurdish-led SDF has raised hopes of return to pre-war production levels. A…
How a year of Trump has reshaped the US and the world
The first year of Trump 2.0 featured deportations, tariffs and an abducted president.
Israel launches ‘large-scale’ military raid in occupied West Bank’s Hebron
Israel launches ‘large-scale’ military raid in occupied West Bank’s Hebron Hundreds of soldiers backed by armoured vehicles raid the Palestinian city, imposing a lockdown and installing new iron gates. Israeli…
Guatemala declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
Guatemala has declared a 30-day state of emergency after prison riots led to coordinated gang attacks.
Trump tells Norway PM not bound to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub
Trump tells Norway PM not bound to ‘think purely of peace’ after Nobel snub Barbed message to Oslo follows Trump’s bitterness over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize he…
How Russia is weaponising the freezing weather in Ukraine
Freezing temperatures and Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have left much of Kyiv without reliable heat.
What happened in controversial AFCON final?
Senegal’s win in the 2026 AFCON final will be remembered for their walk off pitch after a controversial penalty decision
Israel recognises Homesh settlement to “prevent a Palestinian state”
“So, whether you call it a settlement or an outpost actually doesn’t matter. They’re all war crimes.”
Voters in Portugal electing new president, could be far-right winner
Voters in Portugal electing new president, could be far-right winner Among the frontrunners is Andre Ventura, whose far-right party is the second-largest in parliament. A voter casts their vote in…