Rafah reopening set for Sunday as Israel continues to block aid

Israel says it will reopen the Rafah crossing on Sunday after nearly two years.

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ISIL claims responsibility for Niger airport attack

Claim comes after military ruler Abdourahamane Tiani accused France, Benin, Ivory coast of involvement in the attack.

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Confusion grows over state of US-Iran negotiations

The US and Iran both say they want a diplomatic solution to their standoff and regional players are increasingly active.

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Guterres warns UN faces ‘imminent financial collapse’

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body's financial rules.

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US Department of Justice releases 3 million new Epstein documents

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says Friday's release fulfills a requirement established by congressional law.

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Bombardier stock dives on Trump threats of 50% tariff on Canadian planes

Trump threatened decertifying Bombardier's planes and slapping new tariffs if Canada did not certify rival US planes.

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US judge rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO killing case

Judge rules out capital punishment, but 27-year-old still faces federal stalking charges and state-level murder charges.

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Vonn says Winter Olympics comeback dream ‘not over’ despite injury in crash

Final pre-Winter Olympics race cancelled after Lindsey Vonn's crash but US star hopes to recover from injury sustained.

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South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata

South Africa accuses Israeli representative of 'gross abuse of diplomatic privilege' as Israel orders reciprocal move.

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Journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection to Minnesota ICE protest

Press freedom groups decry arrest of former CNN anchor as lawyer pledges to fight charges 'vigorously'.

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MSF says it will not hand over staff details to Israeli authorities

The Israel’s military has killed more than 1,700 health workers since the start of the war.

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Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?

The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.

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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?

It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.

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Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final

Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair

Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.

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US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war

Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

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Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks

Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.

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Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?

Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel's future as a secure and sustainable state.

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Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children's suffering.

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