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US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 23:56
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 23:54
Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.

Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 23:33
Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.

Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 22:58
Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter's victory at Como is in vain.

Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 22:10
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.

Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:37
The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.

Qalanders-Islamabad: Lahore reach PSL final with 95-run win

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:17
Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday's Pakistan Super League final.

Trump’s foreign student ban on Harvard has caused ‘very real damage’

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:14
Donald Trump’s decision to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students has caused irreparable damage, says one student.

Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 21:04
A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.

Barcelona vs Arsenal: UEFA Women’s Champions League final preview

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 20:46
Barcelona face Arsenal while aiming to become only the second side to claim a Women's Champions League three-peat.

Israeli strike rocks Jabalia even as aid to Gaza resumes

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 20:27
Palestinians searched for bodies after an Israeli airstrike leveled a building in Jabalia.

A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 20:16
The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.

US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 19:23
Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.

FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:43
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.

Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealistic”

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:39
Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.

Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:31
A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.

Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.

‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:15
More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.

UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 18:05
UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gazans are enduring “the cruelest phase” of the war.

Josh Paul resigned over Gaza. What comes next?

Fri, 05/23/2025 - 17:42
Why resigning from the US government wasn’t enough for one official who stepped down.

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