Music stars target ICE crackdown at Grammy’s ceremony

'ICE out', says Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny, whose upcoming Super Bowl appearance is set to be patrolled by ICE agents.

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Right wing candidate Fernandez declares victory in Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s right wing ruling party candidate Laura Fernandez has declared victory in the presidential election.

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Cuba denies security threat accusations as US raises pressure

Havana says it is ready for 'constructive engagement' with Washington as White House moves to choke off oil supplies.

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Grammy winners speak out against ICE

Grammy winners including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny used their acceptance speeches to condemn ICE operations in the US.

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A year after Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire, over 64,000 Lebanese displaced

Many say they have received little support from government or Hezbollah, not enough to rebuild lives or homes destroyed.

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Gaza’s Rafah crossing reopens for limited traffic

Reopening of the link between the enclave and Egypt is stipulated under the second phase of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.

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In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo

With Washington’s stance on Ukraine shifting, debates in Kyiv over Gaza continue to gain momentum.

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Knicks beat Lakers; spoil LeBron James’s 32nd game at Madison Square Garden

NY Knicks record 112-100 win over the LA Lakers, while reigning champions OKC beat the Denver Nuggets 121-111.

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LIVE: Wounded Palestinians prepare to leave Gaza as Israel opens Rafah

Rafah crossing will reportedly operate for six hours a day and allow only 150 patients to exit into Egypt for care.

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Pakistani forces kill 145 fighters in Balochistan after deadly attacks

Manhunt under way in southwestern province after attacks by separatist group killed dozens, including 31 civilians.

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Laura Fernandez leads early results in Costa Rica’s presidential election

Laura Fernandez of the governing PPSO party leads presidential race with 53.01 percent of the vote, early results show.

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Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations amid backlash from performers

US president says the arts complex will close for two years for reconstruction starting in July.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,439

These are the key developments from day 1,439 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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UK’s ex-ambassador Mandelson quits Labour over Epstein links, reports say

Peter Mandelson says he is stepping down to avoid causing further embarrassment to the governing party.

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Five-year-old boy and father detained by ICE return home to Minnesota

Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian, were accompanied home by Texas Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro.

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Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza in pilot

The pilot comes before Gaza residents begin to pass through the crossing on Monday, Israeli authorities say.

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How will Pakistan deal with the unrest in Balochistan?

The most recent coordinated attacks by separatists in the southwestern province have killed dozens of people.

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Epstein email reveals plan to access Libya’s frozen state assets

Email sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 outlines what the sender described as financial and legal opportunities in Libya.

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Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing

The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots.

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Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities

Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’?

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