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…
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…
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…
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…
Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. But is it enough? Almost 150,000 Pakistanis have arrived in Europe through irregular migration since 2009, according to the European Union’s border and coastguard agency Frontex [Borja Suarez/Reuters] By Abid HussainPublished…
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…
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]…
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Economy Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC National Transportation Safety Board says it will ‘leave no stone unturned’ in probe of midair collision. A diving team and police boat at the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on January 30, 2025 [Jose Luis Magana/AP] Published On 31…
EXPLAINER Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial? The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates. Will his plan work? Trump signs bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of crimes By Sarah ShamimPublished On 31 Jan 202531 Jan 2025 United States President Donald Trump…