US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine. The US military conducts live fire testing of a missile at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, on December 14, 2021 [File: John Hamilton/US Army via…
Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’ Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making ‘aggressive manoeuvres’ towards Philippine fisheries boats. A handout photo from the Philippine Coast Guard showed one of the Chinese inflatable vessels allegedly involved in an incident near Thithu island in the disputed area of the South China Sea…
Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students A young man from Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a southern Lebanese village – both ambitious students who have been marked by war forever. Sajed Salem, left, and Fouad Abou Mrad both felt that their studies – and lives – were upended by…
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote Hegseth’s nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Three Republican senators defied US President Trump, voting against Hegseth, who faces allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse [File: Shawn Thew/EPA] Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 Pete Hegseth…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066 Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A member of Ukraine’s 24th Mechanized Brigade trains near the front line in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine on January 21, 2024 [Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo] Published On 25 Jan 202525…
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes. Marco Rubio speaks after being sworn in as secretary of state on January 21 in Washington, DC [Evan Vucci/AP Photo] Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 The…
In Pictures US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response. President Donald Trump, alongside First Lady Melania Trump, speaks in Swannanoa, North Carolina, on January 24 [Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo] By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 24 Jan 202524…
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies. Maria Mercado from Colombia cries as she sees that her appointment was cancelled on the CBP One app in Tijuana, Mexico [Gregory Bull/AP Photo] By Joseph StepanskyPublished On…
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say. Protesters rally outside the US Supreme Court in April 2018 as it considers President Donald Trump’s 2017 travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries [Yuri Gripas/Reuters] By Ali HarbPublished On…
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in government jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same. Retail giant Target became the latest US company to roll back DEI policies [File: David Zalubowski/AP Photo] Published On 24 Jan 202524 Jan 2025…