Category: Global News
Iran bets big on gold as it weathers Trump turmoil
Iran says it has turned much of its reserves into gold, as gold imports soar to three times the level of last year.
Football diehards and Argentinian retirees protest pension reform
Riot police used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to try to disperse stone-throwing protesters.
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital
The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital.
Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs: How are targeted countries responding?
Some countries are fighting back with retaliatory tariffs, others are seeking exemptions and are trying to negotiate.
Trump’s USAID freeze must serve as a wake-up call for Africa
Africa's leaders must stop blaming Trump, address corruption, and end the continent's reliance on US aid.
Taiwan says tougher measures needed to counter Chinese infiltration
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claims China is deepening its 'influence campaign' on the island.
Duterte supporters call for his release from ICC
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters have held a rally to call for his release.
Trump trade comments
We compare and contrast Donald Trump’s changing position on trade deals, even those he’s previously signed and endorsed.
Israel aid claims
We compare and contrast Israel’s claim that food has been entering Gaza with a report suggesting 83% of aid was blocked
Israel’s attacks on reproductive healthcare in Gaza ‘genocidal’: UN
UN experts say Israel 'intentionally attacked and destroyed' the Palestinian territory’s main fertility centre.