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Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico tilts towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging 'coup d’etat' in league with foreigners.
Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students
A young man from Beirut's Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village - both students marked by war forever.
Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote
Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump
Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students
Newly signed executive order has 'broader implications' than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.
US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives
The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov't jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.