Category: Global News
Fact-checking Donald Trump’s State of the Union address
The US president exaggerates on economy and immigration amid sagging popularity before the crucial midterm elections.
Rescuers search for missing after storm deluge kills 30 in Brazil
Record rains trigger floods and landslides in Brazil, killing 30 as rescuers search for dozens missing.
Syria faces twin battles as Assad loyalists and ISIL attack in west, east
A shadowy armed group linked to regime remnants launched an attack on security positions in Latakia.
Senegal prime minister decries Morocco’s jailing of fans after AFCON final
Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address
President Donald Trump used his State of Union address to talk up his successes & railed against Democrats.
Massive explosions at border patrol ammunition depot in Thailand
A series of explosions tore through an ammunition depot belonging to Thailand’s Border Patrol Police in Surin.
India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
Modi in Israel live: India’s PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset
Modi will mark his second visit to Israel with the two countries having deepened ties under the Hindu nationalist PM.
Trump says US has received 80m barrels of Venezuelan oil; 3rd tanker seized
US forces have 'captured' a third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean weeks after it reportedly left Venezuelan waters.
Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.