South America witnesses a ‘ring of fire’, the final solar eclipse of 2024
A full eclipse was visible from Chile and Argentina, with other parts of the world seeing a partial ’crescent’ eclipse.
Dominican Republic says will expel up to 10,000 Haitian migrants a week
Haiti is reeling from gang violence, hunger and instability, prompting the UN to warn against sending people back.
US prosecutors detail new evidence in Trump election subversion case
Special Counsel Jack Smith says Mike Pence was among those who told former president to accept the 2020 election result.
US dockworkers press on with second day of strike, with no deal in sight
US President Biden urged for a quick deal to end the standoff, which threatens to drain billions from the US economy.
‘Deadly cycle of tit for tat must stop’ says Guterres
‘It’s high time to stop the sickening cycle of escalation after escalation’ says Guterres.
Is the Middle East inching closer to full-blown war?
Israel’s Netanyahu says Iran will pay for missile attack, as Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back.
Beirut’s southern suburbs reduced to rubble by Israeli strikes
Once bustling with busy streets, Beirut’s southern suburbs have become a ’ghost town’.
Hamas claims responsibility for deadly Israel shooting attack
At least seven killed in attack that took place moments before Iran launched a barrage of rockets at Israel.
Biden says he would not back Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear sites
Any Israeli response to Iran’s missile barrage should be ’proportional’, says the US president.
Can Israel turn tactical successes into strategic gains?
Political scientist Stephen Walt says US unconditional support for Israel does not help its long-term future.