Venezuela’s National Assembly approves amnesty bill in first of two votes
The bill would provide clemency for opposition members and protesters who have been charged with crimes under Maduro.
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India boycott
T20 World Cup co-host Sri Lanka asks Pakistan to reconsider boycott of India match on February 15 in Colombo.
India coal mine blast leaves 18 dead, others feared trapped
Explosion took place at an unregulated mine in the northeastern East Jainta Hills area.
Trump tempers criticism of UK’s Chagos Islands deal after talk with Starmer
Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal.
US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump’s campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
Gaza flotilla organisers in South Africa warn against Israeli interception
Activists announced at a briefing in South Africa plans to launch the largest civilian-led flotilla to Gaza in March.
What the US and Iran are about to negotiate over isn’t clear
After weeks of military threats and arguments over a venue, the US and Iran are about to hold talks in Oman.
UN rights chief warns his office is in ‘survival mode’ over funding crisis
Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
US envoy shuns Polish parliament speaker over Trump remarks
US Ambassador Tom Rose says: ’We will not permit anyone to harm US-Polish relations, nor disrespect’ President Trump.
How the US left Ukraine exposed to Russia’s winter war
As Ukrainians face the coldest winter in a decade, trilateral talks take place in Abu Dhabi.