Greenland Worry Over Trump’s Push for Mineral Access
In the Arctic town of Ilulissat, overlooking an ice fjord on Greenland western coast, fisherman Joel Hansen says he feels deep anxiety over the possibility that the island could one…
Iran FM Says No Protester Executions Planned as Trump Softens Tone
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected claims that Tehran plans to execute antigovernment protesters, following comments from Donald Trump that he had received assurances the killing of demonstrators in…
Exclusive: Trump Says He Has No Plans to Remove Fed Chair Powell
Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he does not intend to fire Jerome Powell, even as the Justice Department conducts a criminal investigation involving the head of the Federal Reserve.…
Venezuela’s Rodriguez Promises More Prisoner Releases After Call With Trump
Acting Delcy Rodriguez has pledged to continue releasing prisoners detained during the presidency of Nicolás Maduro, and described her first telephone conversation with Donald Trump as constructive, in remarks that…
Exclusive: Trump Doubts Reza Pahlavi’s Ability to Build Support Inside Iran
Donald Trump on Wednesday questioned whether Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi could rally enough backing within Iran to eventually assume leadership, even as protests continue to challenge the country’s clerical…
Iran Warns It May Target US Bases if Washington Steps In
Iran has warned neighbouring countries that host United States military forces that American bases could be targeted if Washington follows through on threats to intervene in Iran’s ongoing unrest, a…
Thailand Crane Accident Leaves at Least 25 Dead
At least 25 people were killed and around 80 others injured after a passenger train derailed in northeastern Thailand when a construction crane fell onto several of its carriages, police…
Greenland Prepare for Summit That Could Decide the Arctic’s Future
A decisive diplomatic moment has arrived for Greenland. On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President JD Vance is hosting talks at the White House with the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland,…
Iran Protests Leave at Least 2,571 Dead as Trump Pledges Support
The number of people killed during ongoing protests in Iran has reached at least 2,571, according to the U.S.-based rights organisation Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The protests mark…
Rising Hate in India: Christian Communities Face Growing Attacks
On Christmas Eve, hardline Hindu groups linked to India ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for a citywide shutdown in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, citing allegations of “forced” religious…
US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Groups in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as Terrorists
The United States has formally designated Muslim Brotherhood organisations operating in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist groups, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s campaign against movements it views as…
Trump Use of Hard Power Shakes the Global Order
From Latin America to the Arctic and the Middle East, President Donald Trump has begun the new year with a series of bold actions and stark warnings that are sending…
Trump’s Iran Tariff Threat Could Rekindle Tensions With China
Donald Trump’s warning that he could impose a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran has raised concerns about a potential revival of tensions with Beijing, Iran’s most important commercial…
Families in Gaza Face Agonising Uncertainty Over Missing Relatives
For thousands of Palestinian families in Gaza, the war has brought more than destruction and loss. It has also created a painful silence around the fate of relatives who disappeared…
Australia Writers’ Festival Chief Steps Down After Palestinian Author Dropped
The director of one of Australia’s most prominent literary events has resigned following a dispute over the removal of a Palestinian Australia author from the festival’s program. Louise Adler, director…
Israel Pushes ‘Deadly’ Settlement Plan in Occupied East Jerusalem
Israel is preparing to push forward two major settlement projects in occupied East Jerusalem, proposals that Palestinian officials and analysts say could deal a decisive blow to hopes of a…
Fed Chair Powell Faces Criminal Investigation by US Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, according to a statement he released on Sunday. In a video message, Powell said…
Son of Iran Last Shah Urges Protests, Raising Questions Over Monarchy’s Return
Reza Pahlavi was just 16 when Iran 1979 revolution ended the four-decade rule of his father, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. As the eldest son, he once stood first in line to…
Trump Says US Weighing Tough Options on Iran
US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering “very strong options” in response to Iran’s violent crackdown on anti-government protests, including the possibility of military intervention. Speaking to reporters aboard…
Fed Chair Powell Says Trump Team Threatened Criminal Charges
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment over congressional testimony related to a Federal Reserve building renovation, describing the move as…
Denmark PM Calls Greenland Dispute a ‘Critical Moment’
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that Denmark is facing a “decisive moment” over the future of Greenland, after US President Donald Trump renewed threats to take control of…
Iran’s Pezeshkian Promises Economic Reforms as Protests Grow
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to revamp the country’s struggling economy, saying his administration is prepared to listen to public grievances after nearly two weeks of escalating nationwide protests.…
US Sends Warning to China After Venezuela Operation
The recent US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was intended to send a broader geopolitical message — particularly to China — according to…
Iran Says It Will Respond if U.S. Carries Out Attacks During Protests
Iran warned on Sunday that it would retaliate against Israel and United States military installations if Washington launches strikes against Iranian territory. The warning came as Israeli officials indicated the…
At Least Three Palestinian Die in Overnight Israeli Strikes on Gaza
At least three Palestinian were killed and seven others injured during Israeli attacks carried out overnight across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, according to local medical sources. The incidents…
Venezuela Starts Releasing Prisoners in Bid to Ease Tensions
Venezuela has begun freeing a small number of high-profile detainees, including opposition politicians, in what the government describes as a move to “seek peace,” less than a week after a…
Minneapolis Sees Large Demonstrations After Fatal ICE Incident
Tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a US immigration officer, part of a wave…
Iran Medics Report Hospital Overcrowding as Unrest Continues
Hospitals across Iran are struggling to cope with a surge of injured patients as anti-government protests continue and authorities issue increasingly forceful warnings to demonstrators, medical workers have told the…
Denmark’s Greenland Dilemma: Protecting a Territory Drifting Away
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Danish and Greenlandic officials next week, Denmark will be making the case for a territory that has been gradually distancing itself from…
Deadly ICE Shooting in Minnesota Sets Stage for Nationwide Protests
Civil liberties and migrant-rights organizations are calling for nationwide demonstrations this weekend following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis activist by a US immigration officer, an incident that has intensified…
Syrian Military Expands Aleppo Operations Targeting SDF
The Syrian army is engaged in intense clashes in the northern city of Aleppo after Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters declined to withdraw under a temporary ceasefire, triggering renewed…
Trump Calls for US Control of Greenland Over Security Concerns
United States President Donald Trump has said the United States needs to “own” Greenland, arguing that outright control is necessary to prevent Russia and China from expanding their influence in…
Trump Next Target After Venezuela: Which Countries Are on the Radar?
President Donald Trump second term is quickly taking shape around an assertive foreign policy agenda, marked by bold rhetoric and renewed focus on areas considered vital to U.S. influence and…
Gaza kids face sniper fire to reach makeshift tent classrooms
In a modest tent filled with dust and school bags, seven-year-old Tulin gets ready for her first school day after a two-year hiatus. The moment, normally associated with joy, is…
Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela, wants election
Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising U.S. President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to…
India Seeks Reset With Bangladesh BNP Ahead of Elections
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Tarique Rahman, current leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), in Dhaka on Sunday, just one day after the passing of former Bangladeshi…
Israeli Military Vehicles Move Into Village Near Quneitra, South Syria
Twelve Israeli army vehicles moved into Saida al-Golan, a rural village in the Quneitra countryside of southern Syria, on Tuesday, an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground reported. The deployment…
U.S. Capture of Maduro Challenges China’s Diplomatic Drive
China’s top diplomat has sharply criticized the United States for acting like a “world judge” after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought him to New York to…
Trump Warns Venezuela Acting Leader as Maduro Heads to Court
Venezuela is entering one of the most unpredictable political moments in its modern history after the sudden detention of President Nicolás Maduro, who had led the country for 12 years.…
Trump Warns Venezuela’s New Leader as Maduro Heads to Court
U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a direct warning to Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, saying she could face consequences if her government does not align with Washington’s expectations. His…
Venezuela Stay Alert, Anxious for What Comes Next
Venezuela is stepping into a new chapter marked by deep uncertainty after the abrupt removal of Nicolás Maduro, who had served as president for the past 12 years. The announcement…
Syria Struggles to Rebuild Its Military
One year after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syria continues to face structural and political challenges. For decades, the country’s military and security institutions were seen by many citizens…
Trump Confirms Maduro’s Arrest, US to Manage Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was being held in a federal detention facility near New York on Sunday, following what President Donald Trump described as a daring U.S. operation to seize…
Swiss Resort Fire Triggered a ‘Flashover,’ Authorities Explain
Swiss authorities confirmed on Friday that a fatal fire at a popular ski-resort bar in Crans-Montana escalated within moments into a flashover, a high-risk fire phenomenon where most flammable objects…
Saudi Arabia Accepts Yemen’s Call to Mediate Southern Conflict
Saudi Arabia has responded positively to a formal request from Yemen’s Saudi-aligned Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to host a diplomatic forum in Riyadh, aimed at settling a violent power dispute…
Maduro Follows Saddam, Noriega in US Takedown History
President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, amid “large-scale” military actions against Venezuela has stunned international observers. Venezuelan…
Iran FM Says Trump’s Protest Remarks Were “Reckless”
Iran foreign ministry has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that the United States would intervene if peaceful demonstrators are killed, labeling the message “reckless and dangerous.”…
Trump Claims Maduro Arrested After Major US Military Operation
The United States conducted a “large-scale military strike” against Venezuela and detained President Nicolás Maduro during the operation, according to a statement published by US President Donald Trump on social…
Trump Warns Iran Over Protest Violence
Iran ongoing protests over inflation and economic hardship have drawn sharp rhetoric from Washington, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranian authorities against using force on demonstrators. In a Friday…
Yemen Government Begins Military Push on Separatist Units
Yemen Saudi-backed government on Friday initiated what it described as a security-driven military operation aimed at reasserting control over key defense sites in Hadramout province, near the Saudi–Yemen border. The…
Swiss Start Complex Victim Identification After Fatal Bar Fire
Swiss investigators on Friday continued forensic verification efforts after a fire swept through a packed bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana. Officials confirmed…
India–Pakistan Eye 2026 Reset After Dhaka Meeting
India Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar publicly greeted Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly, during a regional diplomatic gathering in Dhaka. The exchange, a brief handshake followed by conversation, occurred…
Swiss Authorities Work to Identify Victims of Deadly Bar Fire
Swiss authorities on Friday continued forensic efforts to identify victims of a catastrophic New Year’s Eve bar fire at the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana, where around 40 fatalities and…
Ukraine Adapt to Blackouts as Russia Targets Energy Grid
Liudmyla Shramko left Kyiv in 2024 seeking safety for her newborn twins, Oleksandra and Yelizaveta, during a summer of intense heat, shelling risks, and unscheduled blackouts. A year later, the…
Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire Kills Dozens, 100 Injured
A New Year’s Eve celebration in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana ended in disaster early Wednesday when a fast-moving fire tore through Le Constellation, a bar packed with partygoers.…
Mass Rally in Istanbul Shows Support for Gaza
A major public march swept across Istanbul on Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of citizens gathered to express solidarity with Palestinians and draw attention to Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. The…
Putin Shows Confidence as Russia Nears a Harsh Turning Point
Russia is nearing a symbolic benchmark: by mid-January, President Vladimir Putin military campaign in Ukraine will surpass the length of the Soviet Union’s fight on the Eastern Front in World…
Gaza Starts 2026 with a Fight for Survival and Dignity
As the calendar flipped to a new year, Sanaa Issa, a 41-year-old mother of seven, adjusted the plastic cover above her tent while rain struck the makeshift roof. The ceasefire…
Trump Ends National Guard Deployment in Chicago, LA & Portland
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration is withdrawing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. In the same statement posted online, he cautioned that federal…
Taiwan Pledges Firm Response to China’s Latest Military Exercise
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a resolute national address on Thursday, emphasizing the island’s readiness to protect its territorial authority and accelerate military modernization. His statement followed China’s recent drills,…
Bangladesh Watches: Can Zia’s Son Carry Her Legacy?
The grounds outside Evercare Hospital became a quiet center of mourning on Tuesday as confirmation spread that Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s three-time prime minister and the symbolic anchor of the Bangladesh…