Category: Global News
Trump set to deliver second term’s first State of the Union: What to expect
The US president's polarising policies risk voter backlash in the November midterm elections.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,461
These are the key developments from day 1,461 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.
US skier Lindsey Vonn reveals leg was nearly amputated
Lindsey Vonn revealed that her leg was injured so severely in her Olympic crash that amputation was a possibility.
Israeli settlers vandalise, torch mosque in occupied West Bank
Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs says Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque.
Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy.
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree.
BBC criticised for nixing ‘Free Palestine’ tribute from BAFTA coverage
Part of award-winning filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr's speech in which he says 'Free Palestine" was not aired.
Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says
Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.
El Mencho: Mexico officials says 25 soldiers killed after cartel raid
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that calm is being restored and that improvised cartel roadblocks removed.