US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes. Marco Rubio speaks…
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies. Maria Mercado…
US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
In Pictures US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response. President…
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students Newly signed executive order has ‘broader implications’ than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say. Protesters rally…
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in government jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the…
After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech
After stabbings, China’s social media firms face scrutiny over hate speech Chinese platforms have pledged to crack down on hate, but anti-foreigner sentiment still circulates widely online. The logo of…
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton
Trump pulls security protections for Mike Pompeo, John Bolton Hawkish foreign policy advisers from Trump’s first term as president have faced alleged assassination threats from Iran. Former Secretary of State…
Sudan’s army accused of ethnic killings after recapturing strategic city
On January 15, army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced a probe into the alleged abuses committed by his forces in Gezira state. The Sudanese army also released a statement addressing…
Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect
News Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi…
What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?
EXPLAINER What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin? The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across…