Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is a “deja vu” of the 2006 war
Sami Nader on why the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah may fail to prevent future…
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Undersea cable cuts in the Baltic Sea are stoking geopolitical tensions — here’s what’s going on
The cutting of two undersea cables prompted warnings of “sabotage” and potential “hybrid” warfare in…
Female ‘war on terror’ prisoner Aafia Siddiqui denied imam visits
US prison authorities have denied access to spiritual support for Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
France’s political chaos drives borrowing costs to the same level as Greece’s for the first time
France’s brewing political crisis is spilling into financial markets with French borrowing costs hitting the…
Travelling doctor takes healthcare to Argentina’s remote areas
Few outsiders reach Cerro Chani, which has extreme temperatures, and no schools or other essential…
China says top military official suspended, placed under investigation
Probe into Miao Hua comes as China slams earlier reports of investigation into defence minister…
Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east
Moscow threatens retaliation after the US allowed Ukraine to strike Russia, keeping alive its implied…
Is China better prepared for another trade row with the US?
China has moved to support its exporters before tariff hikes, as pledged by US President-elect…
Trump’s tariff threats have rattled Europe’s auto giants — but Ferrari appears remarkably unfazed
Ferrari is thought to be a special case among Europe’s automobile sector even as many…
At least 13 killed, many more feared dead as landslides bury Uganda homes
Dozens of homes in six villages of Bulambuli district in eastern Uganda submerged in landsides…
Is AI to blame for teen’s suicide?
Is AI to blame for teen’s suicide?
Nine members of a family killed in Nuseirat as Israel bombards Gaza
Residential buildings hit across the enclave as UN accuses Israel of denying 82 bids to…
Pakistan determined to host full ICC Champions Trophy despite India impasse
PCB chief says he will ‘make the best decision for Pakistan’ at the upcoming ICC…
Russia tries to stem panic over the plummeting ruble, as the central bank is forced to intervene
The ruble weakened to 114 against the greenback earliest this week — hitting its lowest…
How South Africa’s Famo music gave birth to Lesotho’s ‘terrorist’ gangs
Lesotho’s government has banned some Famo music groups, branding them ‘terrorist’ organisations as violence escalates.
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Canada’s Ukrainian travel plan vs. Gaza visa programme
Shares of key chip suppliers jump as U.S. reportedly considers toned-down China curbs
ASML and Tokyo Electron shares rose after a report that the U.S. is considering sanctions…
At least three dead as South Korea battles heavy snow
Record snowfall in and around Seoul creates travel headache, with flights and ferries cancelled.
‘Massive enemy attack’: Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russian missile attacks reported across Ukraine with power cuts declared in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro and…
Mbappe needs ‘love and support’ after Real Madrid’s loss to Liverpool
The French striker missed a penalty as Madrid’s loss brought them to the brink of…
