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Attacks on Syria by Israel raise question, “Where does all this end?”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 12:33
Robert Geist Pinfold talks about Israel’s attacks on Syria, and questions Israel’s logic when seizing more territory.

Ukraine says aerial attack sparks fire at key Russian oil depot

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 12:16
Local governor says fire extinguished after Ukraine claims attack on site that fuels pipeline for military supplies.

Iran’s Khamenei says al-Assad ouster a US-Israel ‘plot’, blames ‘neighbour’

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 11:55
Supreme leader says Iranian intel warned of ‘enemy’ threats, denies 'axis of resistance' weakened by fall of key ally.

“Inclusivity” in Syria key to avoiding “infighting, chaos”

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 11:55
Mohamad Elmasry on what Syria’s opposition forces will have to do, to keep the country from spiralling into conflict.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,021

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 10:57
Here are the key developments on the 1,021st day of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Israeli attacks on Gaza residential areas kill at least 29

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 10:56
Bombardment across besieged territory continues and humanitarian crisis deepens after 14 months of Israeli attacks.

Al-Assad’s fall in Syria: What’s at stake for China?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 10:49
China quietly aligned with al-Assad through UNSC vetoes, but has not been directly involved like Iran or Russia.

Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Education - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 09:39
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

Fighters who overthrew al-Assad claim control of Syria’s Deir Az Zor city

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 09:36
Commander Hassan Abdul Ghani said the city and its military airport are fully 'liberated'.

Dozens of civilians killed in two days of intense fighting in Sudan

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 09:11
More people killed in North Darfur and Greater Khartoum attacks as fighting between the army and the RSF turns bloodier.

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:29
The island tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours.

Video: Suspect in killing of US health firm chief shouts to reporters

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:17
The suspect in the killing of a health firm CEO in New York, shouted in protest as he was brought into court.

Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 08:09
Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.

Why is Israel attacking Syria?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 06:30
What does Israel gain by attacking Syria in the wake of al-Assad's overthrow?

Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 05:45
Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Hiroshima and Nagasaki survivors, honoured for fighting to abolish nuclear weapons.

Google pulls bad McDonald’s reviews after Luigi Mangione’s arrest

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 05:17
Tech giant says reviews responding to employee's tip-off that led to suspect's arrest violate its policies.

Trump teases speedy environmental permitting for $1bn investments in US

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 04:32
The president-elect's proposal came with scant details, but environmental groups likened it to a corporate 'bribe'.

60 patients at Gaza hospital at risk of starving to death, authorities say

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 04:00
Health Ministry warns patients could die from lack of food, water as UN official briefs Security Council on conditions.

South Korean police raid presidential office, ex-minister attempts suicide

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 03:47
Developments come as opposition party prepares to make second bid to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol.

US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 02:44
Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for 'repressive acts' against critics.

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