QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China's rise.
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Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo
From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.
Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern
Comments mark a shift in Berlin’s stance towards one of its key allies, of which it has long been a strong supporter.
Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine
Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas
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UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online
Call comes amid a global push for greater accountability and oversight of social media platforms.
World Cup 2026: How France created football’s deepest talent pool
France overcame decades of underachievement to create a football talent system unmatched anywhere in the world.
French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists
Foreign minister asserts abuse against French nationals likely to amount to criminal offences if proven.
Australian court sets August date for ‘mushroom murderer’ appeal hearing
Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.
‘Dangerous colonial occupation’: Israel’s digital West Bank land register
A digital register of land ownership in the West Bank is seen as an escalation of Israel's occupation.
WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis
WHO chief visits DRC amidst Ebola crisis and urges international community to increase support.
US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know
US-Iran memorandum of understanding reportedly covers Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and enriched uranium limits.
Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan
The plan to send Ebola-exposed US nationals to Kenya, which has no known cases of the virus, has provoked a backlash.
How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region
A generation of nuclear ambition shaped the Islamic republic. Its end could undo the damage.
A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?
Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.
South Korea’s SK Hynix enters exclusive $1 trillion club
Chip maker becomes second South Korean company in history to hit milestone.
NATO states slam Russia after drone crashes in Romania
The incident adds to concern that Moscow's war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
Netherlands’ World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad
The Dutch were unbeaten across their qualifiers and have a outside chance of lifting the trophy for the first time.
Israel football dispute to ‘heat up’ after protest in Ireland-Qatar match
Ireland's football match against Qatar was stalled by pro-Palestinian protests over upcoming games against Israel.
How Indian PM Modi’s efforts to isolate Pakistan ‘backfired’
Pakistan finds itself in a diplomatic sweet spot, wooed by Trump and China. Indian missteps are to blame, say analysts
Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad during test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin exploded during a test at the Florida launch pad Thursday night.
What’s happening on Iran war day 91 as US, Iran near 60-day deal
US and Iran near a 60-day MoU aimed at reopening the Hormuz strait with talks slated on nuclear and other differences.
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
At least six feared dead after bridge collapses in northern India
Messi to captain Argentina at World Cup as Scaloni plays down injury fears
Lionel Messi's World Cup role was thrown into doubt by injury, but Argentina quell fears by appointing him captain.
State of trauma: Israel wrestles with mental aftershocks of war
Studies and officials report rising PTSD, suicide and social strain in Israel amid sustained conflicts since 2023
Wembanyama and Spurs force game seven against Thunder in NBA playoffs
San Antonio rout Oklahoma City 118-91 to keep alive their hopes of reaching the NBA Finals, where New York Knicks await.
Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide victory
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
Ethiopia to vote on June 1 as Abiy’s ruling party eyes landslide
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.