Opinions Israel has declared war on the promise of a strong, democratic Syria After being quite comfortable with al-Assad’s tyranny for decades, Israel now fears what Syrian democracy could do and is bent on sabotaging it. Omar Sabbour Egyptian conflict analyst and graduate student Published On 15 Jan 202515 Jan 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
The Syrian revolution was sparked by a few teens who wrote anti-government graffiti on the walls of their school.
Chapo sworn in following Mozambique’s disputed presidential election Security was tight around ceremony as opposition says more than 300 killed in protests claiming election fraud. Daniel Chapo takes oath of office to be sworn in as the president of Mozambique [Alfredo Zuniga/AFP] Published On 15 Jan 202515 Jan 2025 Daniel Chapo of Mozambique’s long-ruling Frelimo…
EXPLAINER Fact-check: What did Pete Hegseth say in defence confirmation hearing? From his comments on waterboarding to claims about his military record, did Hegseth tell the truth in his confirmation hearing for defence secretary? Video Duration 02 minutes 16 seconds play-arrow 02:16 US confirmation hearing: Trump pick for defense secretary under scrutiny By Louis Jacobson and Sara Swann…
India’s jaded batting stars return to domestic cricket in search of runs Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant turn up for Ranji Trophy after failing to impress against Australia. Rohit Sharma returns to the Ranji Trophy nine years after his last appearance in the country’s premier domestic first-class tournament [File: Pat Hoelscher/AP Photo] Published…
South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested on insurrection charges for martial law attempt.
Bangladesh top court acquits ex-PM Khaleda Zia in corruption case The verdict is the latest judicial victory for former prime minister who was released from house arrest in the wake of Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August. Khaleda Zia, 79, is a three-time former prime minister of Bangladesh [File:Andrew Biraj/Reuters] Published On 15 Jan 202515 Jan…
Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr boxing bout scheduled for April in London The ‘second generation’ contest will see the British boxers face-off after Benn’s suspension delayed the original fight. Chris Eubank Jr has a professional record of 34 wins and three defeats [File: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images via Reuters] Published On 15 Jan 202515 Jan…
The genocide has left me feeling like a stranger in my own homeland The war has destroyed my community, my city, my sense of belonging and has left me in a state of deep alienation. Refaat Ibrahim A Palestinian writer from Gaza Published On 15 Jan 202515 Jan 2025 Palestinian children walk past the rubble…
In Pictures LA construction crew on self-appointed mission to clean up fire debris After fighting blazes, local contractor and his team stay behind to clean up Pacific Palisades streets. Chuck Hart, left, of Hart Built Construction speaks to an employee as they clean the streets of the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles. [Gilles Clarenne/AFP]…