Blog
Talks under way in Egypt for second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Israel says unclear if there is 'common ground to negotiate'.
Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home
More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families.
China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff
China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of 'shifting the blame and shirking responsibility' over opioid crisis.
Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
For Ukraine “bad deal worse than no deal”
Analyst James Nixey talks about how Ukraine “isn't getting enough back” in the deal on rare earth minerals with the US.
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs
Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
Vietnam’s floating markets face uncertain future as life moves onshore
Cai Rang and other floating markets are in decline amid rapid economic development and improving infrastructure.
North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.
Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion
Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.