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Biden opposes Japanese takeover of US Steel, touts ‘American steel workers’

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 03:18
US president's remarks come as he is seeking to shore up support in key swing state of Pennsylvania.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 751

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 03:04
As the war enters its 751st day, these are the main developments.

Australian efforts on Islamophobia flag despite Christchurch wake-up call

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 02:53
Five years on, there has been little reflection on the Islamophobia behind the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Japan’s bid to cancel residency of foreigners who dodge taxes stirs unease

Fri, 03/15/2024 - 01:24
Tokyo's plans to give authorities more power to revoke permanent residency prompts cries of xenophobia.

What is the history of foreign interventions in Haiti?

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 23:01
As Haiti faces a crisis of gang violence, questions swirl about whether a multinational task force will help — or harm.

Palestinian President Abbas appoints Mohammed Mustafa as prime minister

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 21:42
The move comes as the Palestinian Authority faces pressure to reform from the US amid Israel's war on Gaza.

US Senate leader Chuck Schumer calls for new Israel elections amid Gaza war

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 21:41
Schumer called Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu one of several 'major obstacles' to peace in Gaza, in harshest criticism yet.

Palestinian family breaks fast in destroyed Gaza home

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:44
Mahmoud Ahmed is one of thousands of Palestinians spending the month of Ramadan in a bombed out home.

A Two-State Solution?

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:38
Is a two-state solution possible?

US Senate leader calls for new elections in Israel

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:59
US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says that Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘an obstacle to peace’.

Will the United States ban TikTok?

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:58
The House passes a bill that could make the Chinese platform unavailable in the country.

Former Trump official Steve Mnuchin puts forward plan to buy TikTok app

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:51
Amid concerns over user privacy and national security, Mnuchin told US media TikTok 'should be owned by US businesses'.

Despite problems, SpaceX hails progress after third test of Starship rocket

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 19:43
The rocket, key to NASA's future plans, was lost after re-entering Earth's atmosphere but hit key milestones in flight.

What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:58
And how will groups deemed to meet the new criteria be sanctioned?

The Sacrifice Zone

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:30
People and Power travels to Zambia to investigate one of the world’s worst ‘sacrifice zones’.

Divisive Catalan amnesty bill clears parliamentary hurdle in Spain

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 17:17
The bill seeks to draw a line under years of efforts to prosecute those involved in the botched secession bid.

The never-ending war on truth

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 16:46
Journalists speaking truth to power are under attack in Zimbabwe and across the globe.

Survivors of rescued Mediterranean ship say dozens died during the voyage

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 16:28
At least 60 people died as the boat spent about a week lost at sea after leaving Libya, survivors tell rescuers.

NATO allies must do more as Ukraine runs out of ammunition: Stoltenberg

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 16:12
NATO's secretary-general calls on members to show the political will to offer more support for Kyiv against Russia.

Algeria: Opposition leader Karim Tabbou given six-month suspended sentence

Thu, 03/14/2024 - 15:47
Pro-democracy activist Karim Tabbou was sentenced to a 'suspended' six-month sentence.

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