Georgian court hands former president Saakashvili new prison term Georgia’s opposition forces claim the ruling reflects the regime’s fear of the former pro-Western leader. Former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili [File: Irakli Gedenidze/Pool Photo via AP] Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 A court in Georgia has handed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili a new nine-year prison…
EXPLAINER Can US House Republicans cut $880bn without slashing Medicaid? House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks out against the Republican budget plan on the steps at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 25, 2025 [Scott Applewhite/AP] By Madison Czobek and Amy Sherman | PolitifactPublished On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025Correction Medicaid cuts cause clashes….
EXPLAINER Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire in US talks: What it means for Russia war The US has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine under a ceasefire deal awaiting Putin’s approval. Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia By Sarah ShamimPublished On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
The contentious arrest of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who played a key role in organising the pro-Palestine protests at the Ivy League campus last year, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about free speech protections in the United States. Khalil, a 29-year-old Palestinian student, was arrested from his university residence in New York’s upper…
Iran’s nuclear programme in focus in China, Russia and US China announces meeting with Russia and Iran on latter’s nuclear programme, with UNSC set to discuss, and Trump letter headed to Tehran. Tehran has long denied wanting to develop nuclear weapons [File: AFP] Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 China has said it will…
EXPLAINER Ramadan 2025: Which countries grow the most dates? Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Algeria produce nearly half of the world’s dates. By Alia ChughtaiPublished On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 As the sun sets during the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims break their fast with a sweet, brown dried fruit that has been cherished in…
Pakistan forces continue operation to free hundreds from hijacked train Pakistan says 155 hostages have been rescued but 300 more are on the train seized by Balochistan Liberation Army. Pakistan has seen a rise in separatist violence in Balochistan (Reuters) Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 Pakistani security forces said they have rescued 155…
Yemen’s Houthis to resume shipping attacks over Gaza aid cutoff Yemeni rebels warn Israeli ships ‘violating’ Red Sea ‘ban’ will be targeted as four-day deadline for resumption of aid to Palestinian enclave passes. The Houthis launched more than 100 attacks targeting shipping in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel’s brutal war with in Gaza [EUNAVFOR Handout…
Many of the camp’s detainees had opted to stay home that dusty day, but Asma decided to brave the elements and take advantage of a less crowded marketplace. With her four children close by her side, she scanned the underwhelming selection of vegetables on display at a small stall, weighing up what dishes she could…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,112 These are the key developments on day 1,112 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Firefighters work at the site of a Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, on March 11, 2025 [Nina Liashonok/Reuters] Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 Here is the situation on Wednesday, March 12…