Trump, Iran and geopolitical mind games
As Washington escalates threats of military action against Iran, negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme continue behind the scenes. But while the Trump administration insists that the standoff is about security,…
Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes
Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates There has been a weeks-long feud between the Pentagon and Anthropic over concerns about how the military could use…
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue
Brazil flooding death toll rises to 64 as search efforts continue Government agency says more extreme weather expected after rains trigger floods, landslides in Minas Gerais state. Firefighters recover a…
Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities
Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities The Taliban said their leaders are willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses…
Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country
Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba’s government. Cuba’s…
Why are many Western leaders visiting China?
Video Duration 28 minutes 30 seconds play-arrow28:30Inside Story Why are many Western leaders visiting China? After spending decades criticising China, a succession of leaders from Western countries have been lining…
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1 The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30% tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.…
Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager
News Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire. Smoke rises from the site of…
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel. Special Rapporteur Francesca…