The ‘bad leader’ trap

Turning leaders into symbols of evil makes intervention easy to justify and its consequences easy to ignore.

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Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district

Black smoke seen after blasts in Dubai financial district

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Real Madrid vs Elche: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff time

Elche hope to upset the odds as they travel to title-chasing Real Madrid, seeking their first win at Bernabeu Stadium.

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Video shows projectile near Turkish base hosting US troops

Video shared on social media shows a projectile streaking across the sky near the Incirlik military base in Turkiye.

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Sri Lanka to repatriate remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US attack

The 32 sailors who were rescued by Sri Lanka's navy will remain in the island nation, said the Foreign Ministry.

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Explosions near Tehran al-Quds Day march in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands across Iran join rallies in solidarity with Palestine, chanting against Israel and the United States.

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China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup

China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women's Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.

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Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia

Two drones target Oman's Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports.

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US lawmakers introduce Justice for Hind Rajab Act

US lawmakers introduce Justice for Hind Rajab Act

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French soldier killed and others wounded in attack in Iraq

A drone attack on a joint French-Kurdish base in northern Iraq has killed one French soldier and wounded several others.

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Israel attacks Beirut in ‘targeted killing’ attempt, kills several in south

Israel's attacks in Lebanon are striking areas in Beirut not hit in this conflict, nor during the 2024 war.

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Poor in an oil-rich country: Republic of Congo’s youth hope for change

In an oil-producing country where 60 percent of people are under 25, nearly half the population lives in poverty.

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Alcaraz sets up Medvedev Indian Wells semifinal, Sabalenka also advances

Carlos Alcaraz will meet Daniil Medvedev in the Indian Wells semifinals, while Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev.

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Force majeure: What is it and why have some Gulf countries invoked it?

Several Gulf nations have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipment since the US-Israel’s war on Iran was launched.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks?

Israel strikes Tehran as Iran retaliates across the Gulf; Hormuz disruption pushes oil prices higher and tensions rise.

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How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk

The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air attacks on homes in Kabul, Kandahar

Women and children were among those killed in the attacks, according to the Taliban.

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French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says

French president condemns 'unacceptable' attack in Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

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The Palestinians forced to demolish their own homes by Israel

Palestinians in East Jerusalem struggle to get building permits from Israel, leading to demolition orders.

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Oil stays above $100 a barrel amid Iran’s stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz

Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.

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