China’s drill around Taiwan shows it will “always respond forcefully”
“China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences.”
Alaa Abdelfattah and Britain’s selective outrage
Alaa Abdelfattah and Britain’s selective outrage A former political prisoner is facing calls for deportation while war criminals are welcomed with opened arms. By Ahmed Najar Palestinian political analyst and…
Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus
Tech giant Meta buys Chinese-founded AI firm Manus Meta says ‘autonomous’ AI agent will help improve the lives of billions following rare deal amid US-China tech rivalry. Meta CEO Mark…
China launches live-fire military exercises around Taiwan
China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports.
Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela
Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela The US escalation against Caracas may be part of a larger realignment for a new world order. By…
Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender
Starvation, ‘ghost towns’ plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender Sudanese Armed Forces chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry and paramilitary sieges empty villages in Darfur and…
Who really won Iraq’s elections?
Who really won Iraq’s elections? Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures. A man holds an Iraqi flag from…
Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan
US President Trump and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy are talking up prospects of ending the war with Russia.
Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran
Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.
Protests turn deadly during demonstration in Syrian city of Latakia
Fighting has broken out at a demonstration in the city of Latakia in Syria, killing at least three people.