Category: Global News
Week in Pictures: From ceasefire in Gaza to floods in Mexico
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Taliban and Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire across Afghanistan border
Deadly clashes erupted overnight between the Taliban and Pakistani forces across the Afghanistan border.
Madagascar soldiers join protesters amid coup allegation
Soldiers join mass antigovernment protests, urging no violence, as unrest over shortages and political divisions grows.
Estimated cost to rebuild Gaza not “sufficient”
The cost to rebuild Gaza will be far greater than the UN, European Union and World Bank estimate of $50bn
Bangladesh rolls out typhoid immunisation drive for 50 million children
The campaign aims to protect the children from the drug-resistant disease spreading across South Asia.
Madagascar president alleges coup attempt as soldiers support protesters
Soldiers from a Madagascar army unit have declared support for the youth-led anti-government protests, urging police to
Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes: What we know so far
Afghanistan says 58 Pakistani soldiers killed while Pakistan claims of killing 200 Taliban and affiliated 'terrorists'.
Why is Trump deploying forces to US cities?
US national security expert Kori Schake warns that President Trump is asking the US military to fight his culture wars.
China slams Trump’s 100 percent tariff threat, defends rare earth curbs
Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.
Police disperse pro-Palestinian protest at Israel vs Norway football match
Norwegian riot police used pepper spray to disperse a pro-Palestinian protest outside a Norway vs Israel football match.