Polls open in Thailand with three main parties vying for power
No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday’s vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset
India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.
Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution
Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.