Why is the UK’s Keir Starmer in China and what does he want to achieve?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has portrayed his trip as a pragmatic move to improve UK-China relations.
Why is ‘Deuce Bigalow’ rooting for Viktor Orban in Hungary?
A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right.
Clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces erupt in Ethiopia
’Deteriorating’ situation causes suspension of flights, security and diplomatic sources say.
Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce
Fines together total more than $1m, and players from both teams banned after Africa Cup of Nations walk-off and chaos.
What we know about the US-proposed Gaza community
Israeli and US officials are preparing to build Gaza’s first experimental community.
Car ramming at largest synagogue in Brooklyn
A man has been arrested after repeatedly ramming his car into Brooklyn’s largest synagogue.
China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam operations: State media
Among the executed were members of the ”Ming family criminal group”.
Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
Interior Minister Anas Khattab’s order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.
Trump’s troop deployment in US cities cost almost $500m in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that ongoing military operations in US cities will cost $93m a month.
Bangladesh election: Is the military still a power behind the scenes?
Bangladesh’s era of coups and military rule may be over for now, but the army remains a potent force impacting politics