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US sanctions Rwanda minister over DRC fighting

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 19:25
Rwanda is facing international backlash for allegedly backing M23 rebels in DR Congo, an accusation it denies.

US switches stance on Ukraine war, seeking $500bn in payback

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 19:03
A war of words has broken out between Trump and Zelenskyy, while Europe feels the US is no longer a dependable ally.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India’s Gill steers nervy win against Bangladesh

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 18:31
Opener Shubman Gill carries his bat with a century to lead India to victory against spirited Bangladesh in Dubai.

Bulldozers and trucks carrying mobile homes seen entering Gaza

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 17:56
Bulldozers, building materials and housing units have been seen at the Rafah crossing.

Pope’s supporters gather outside hospital over health concerns

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 16:59
Supporters of Pope Francis gathered outside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to pay tribute to the 88-year-old.

South Africa urges cooperation at G20 meeting amid tensions over Ukraine

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 16:52
President Cyril Ramaphosa tells grouping international law is key to solving world crises.

Malcolm X assassinated 60 years ago redux

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 16:20
The Nation of Islam minister was a polarising figure who advocated for Black separatism, self-defence and cultural pride

Marco Rubio: A traditionalist hawk in the age of Trump

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:41
The 'might makes right' worldview and ambitions that drive the top US diplomat spearheading Trump's foreign policy.

Reality of war clashes with Trump’s demand for Ukraine vote, analysts say

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:41
As Trump joins Russia in tying national elections to any peace deal, analysts question Moscow's true motives.

Spain’s ex-football chief Luis Rubiales found guilty of sexual assault

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:40
Rubialies found guilty of sexually assaulting footballer Jenni Hermoso by forcibly kissing her and ordered to pay fine.

Why the billionaire class is kissing Trump’s proverbial ring

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:36
The billionaire set and the massive corporations they represent are not showing deference to the president.

Hamas releases bodies of 4 Israeli captives including Bibas family

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:34
Hamas has released the bodies of four Israeli captives who’d been held in Gaza, including the Bibas family.

Arab leaders set to meet to counter Trump’s Gaza plan

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 15:04
The closed-door summit in Riyadh will take place tomorrow, Saudi Arabia has said.

Palestinians say the occupied West Bank & Gaza hard to tell apart

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 14:16
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank say the Israel is using the same tactics it used in Gaza to forcibly expel them.

After splinter, can Sudan’s anti-war coalition reinvent itself?

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 13:10
Sudan's antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, splintered into two entities. One joined RSF and the other professes neutrality.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Blow to Pakistan as Zaman out of tournament

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 13:05
Pakistan's Champions Trophy hopes hit by news that injured batter Fakhar Zaman will miss remainder of the tournament.

Israel increases “unlawful detention” of Palestinians

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 13:03
Milena Ansari talks about the unlawful detention of Palestinians

Fact-check: Did Ukraine start its war with Russia, as Trump claims?

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 12:58
Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for starting the war with Russia, fuelling a war of words amid talks.

What’s going on with the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:44
The clock is ticking towards phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal but there are still major questions over the accord.

Rekha Gupta of India’s ruling BJP sworn in as chief minister of Delhi

Thu, 02/20/2025 - 11:38
Gupta's ascent to power hands control of the capital city to Prime Minister Modi's party for the first time in 27 years.

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