Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term
Meta, Amazon nix diversity, inclusion programmes ahead of Trump term Conservative groups have denounced the programmes and threatened to sue companies over them. Within two weeks, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has…
US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban
US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a…
Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes?
Inside Story Can a new president change Lebanon’s fortunes? Appointment of Joseph Aoun ends two years of political paralysis. After a two-year political deadlock, Lebanon has a president. The election…
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela
Biden extends temporary status for immigrants from Ukraine, Venezuela The US president’s decision to renew the ‘temporary protected status’ comes as President-elect Trump prepares to take office. Immigrants who have…
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants
US House votes to advance bill to sanction ICC over Israel arrest warrants The legislation is in retaliation for the International Criminal Court seeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu over Israel’s…
Real Madrid defeats Mallorca to set up Supercopa final against Barcelona
Real Madrid defeats Mallorca to set up Supercopa final against Barcelona European and LaLiga champions Real Madrid crush Mallorca 3-0 and will now play archrival Barcelona in the Spanish Super…
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election
Elon Musk hosts leader of Germany’s far-right AfD on X ahead of election Billionaire’s interest in Europe divides opinion – while some leaders raise alarm, Italy’s PM Giorgia Meloni insists…
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration
Venezuela opposition leader arrested a day before Maduro’s inauguration Machado has since been freed after a brief detention following an appearance at an anti-Maduro protest on Thursday. A priest blesses…
Is the world at greater risk of more wars?
Inside Story Is the world at greater risk of more wars? Conflicts rage globally as arms spending hits record levels. Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war…
Brazil marks the anniversary of the January 8 attack on its capital
Brazil marks the anniversary of the January 8 attack on its capital President Lula attended the event to denounce the ‘coup’ against him, led by supporters of his predecessor Jair…