Blog
Russian court designates punk band Pussy Riot as ‘extremist’ group
Exiled punk band says its members are proud to be branded 'extremists' and hits back at Putin as an 'aging sociopath'.
Trump urges China’s Xi to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai
Trump appeals to Chinese leader Xi Jinping after Jimmy Lai convicted under Hong Kong’s national security law.
Trump comments on deaths of US filmmaker Rob Reiner and wife cause outrage
Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found dead at their home, a discovery that quickly led to widespread reactions.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,391
These are the key developments from day 1,391 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Trump says deal to end Ukraine war ‘closer than ever’ after Berlin talks
European leaders say they and US are committed to working together to provide 'robust security guarantees' for Ukraine.
Trump signs executive order labeling fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’
Label is the latest instance of Trump using militarised language to justify US operations against drug smuggling.
How will US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria?
Washington has blamed ISIL (ISIS) for the attack and promised retaliation.
Israel to demolish 25 homes in occupied West Bank’s Nur Shams camp
Rights groups say demolition order, which will affect 100 Palestinian homes, is an attempt to 'cage in' Palestinians.
Venezuela slams European Council’s renewed sanctions as ‘futile’
Caracas criticises renewed EU sanctions, asserting they highlight the bloc's lack of autonomy on global matters.
Morocco advances to FIFA Arab Cup final after defeating UAE 3-0
Morocco has earned itself a spot in the FIFA Arab Cup final after soundly defeating the UAE 3-0 in Monday’s semi-final.