Category: News
Syria’s challenges to rebuild its armed forces
Syria's new interim government has started the process to rebuild the armed forces, but challenges lie ahead.
Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games shifted from India to Sri Lanka
Bangladeshi official voices concerns over safety of its players in India after Mustafizur Rahman's removal from the IPL.
Trump says US will take Venezuela’s oil
Trump says the US will ‘take back’ Venezuela’s oil, arguing it should be used to reimburse Washington for past spending.
North Korea fires missiles towards sea as South Korean leader visits China
The missile test comes as President Lee Jae Myung arrives in Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
UK, France carry out joint strike on ISIL target near Syria’s Palmyra
The UK's Ministry of Defence says an underground facility likely storing ISIL weapons was the target of the attack.
Fact-checking Trump following US ‘capture’ of Venezuela’s Maduro
Republican US president says Washington will 'run' Venezuela after US troops seize the country's leader.
US Republicans back Trump on Venezuela amid faint MAGA dissent
Right-wing lawmakers laud US president for seizing Nicolas Maduro, but some decry prospect of another endless war.
Venezuela temporarily closes border with Brazil following US strike
US attacks on Venezuela could fuel greater destabilisation in Latin America and spur a further exodus from the country.
Swiss launch criminal investigation over deadly fire at ski resort bar
The managers are suspected of committing homicide, causing bodily harm and arson by negligence.
‘Act of war’: Expert rejects Trump rationale for Venezuela attack
Professor slams US attacks and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from power as 'illegal use of force'.