LONG READ ‘Somalia is dangerous’: Former US deportees struggle with fear, uncertainty Those previously deported by the US warn that President Trump’s plan to expel more Somali migrants may endanger lives. Mukhtar Abdiwhab Ahmed, who lived in the US as a refugee, was deported back to Somalia in 2018 [Mohamed Gabobe/Al Jazeera] By Mohamed GabobePublished On…
Global trade war escalates as US tariffs on steel, aluminum imports launch US duties on steel and aluminium draw swift retaliation from major trading partners. Canada, the biggest foreign supplier of steel and aluminium to the US, says it is considering reciprocal actions as the new tariffs took effect on Wednesday [File: Carlos Osorio/Reuters] Published…
Israeli forces raided a Palestinian bookstore in occupied East Jerusalem and seized books ‘inciting violence.’
Medvedev defeats Paul to reach quarterfinals at Indian Wells Local favourite Tommy Paul was beaten in straight sets by former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev in the round of 16. Daniil Medvedev plays a backhand against Tommy Paul of the United States in their fourth round match during the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells…
Philippine VP Sara Duterte travels to The Hague to help father at ICC The vice president has described former President Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest over his deadly drug war as ‘oppression’. Video Duration 02 minutes 42 seconds play-arrow 02:42 Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025…
Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren The Australian driver commits his long-term future to McLaren after signing a multiyear contract extension beyond 2026. Australian Formula One driver Oscar Piastri has penned a new multiyear contract extension with McLaren that runs beyond 2026 [File: Denes Erdos/AP] Published On 12 Mar 202512 Mar 2025 Formula…
Iran, Russia, China conduct joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman The exercises are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the three countries, and get under way as Iran accuses the US of ‘bullying’. Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Alvand (71) during joint military drills between Iran, Russia, and China in the Gulf of Oman [Handout: Iranian…
US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance Top US diplomat endorses agreement to integrate Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with the media on his military aeroplane as he flies to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 10, 2025 [Saul Loeb/Pool via Reuters] Published…
US Education Department to halve staff as Trump pushes for elimination US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says administration will work with the US Congress to abolish department. US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives at US President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress in Washington, DC, the United States, on March 04, 2025 [Tierney…
Police say surfer ‘taken by shark’ in Western Australia Search for missing surfer now a recovery operation after evidence of bite marks found on surf board. A surfer carries his board into the water next to a sign declaring a shark sighting on Sydney’s Manly Beach, Australia, in November 2015 [David Gray/Reuters] Published On 12…