Conflict & War

Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal

Removal of US sanctions offers Syria a chance to fully rejoin the global financial system after years of isolation.…

2026-08-25

Video: Israeli forces raid UN training centre and raise Israeli flag

Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated after Israeli forces raided a UN-operated facility in occupied East Jerusalem.…

2026-08-25

Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza

Israeli protesters block aid trucks from reaching Gaza…

2026-08-25

Spanish government says sorry to people of Ceuta for migrant crisis

Several thousand migrants remain in the enclave after a mass crossing from Morocco in late July.…

2026-08-25

Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%

The latest escalation in an ongoing trade war between the US and Canada will see new levies on goods from steel to furniture, fresh tuna and makeup.…

2026-08-25

Kremlin denies planned talks with US envoys amid reports CIA head in Russia

Washington reportedly alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes until delegation leaves Moscow, US media reports.…

2026-08-25

Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US ‘terror’ list, says al-Sharaa

Removal of decades-old designation offers major sanctions relief for Syria, aiming to boost post-war reconstruction.…

2026-08-25

Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll

Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.…

2026-08-25

Photos: Rohingya refugees rally nine years after Myanmar exodus

Tens of thousands of Rohingya in Bangladesh protest, demanding safe return to Myanmar's Rakhine state.…

2026-08-25

Sanctions or missiles? Why Gulf may not relish Trump’s new Iran approach

As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.…

2026-08-25

Trump says all mines cleared from Strait of Hormuz

Iran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.…

2026-08-25

US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon

Confidence index drops to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July amid frustration after five years of elevated inflationAmericans’ confidence in the economy…

2026-08-25

CIA director John Ratcliffe reportedly on Moscow visit

Unannounced trip reported by US media is said to be Ratcliffe’s first known visit to Russia as CIA chiefThe CIA director, John Ratcliffe, has made an …

2026-08-25

Students clash with police in India in a new protest over exam leaks

Hundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.…

2026-08-25

US launches Economic war on Iran

The US says it has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast’, expanding sanctions on Iran…

2026-08-25

Qatar says US sanctions on Iran are unilateral

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said in a briefing on Tuesday that the US sanctions on Iran are unilateral.…

2026-08-25

Gaza marks one year since Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strike

A ceremony was held in Gaza to mark one year since an Israeli double strike killed 22 Palestinians in a hospital.…

2026-08-25

CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports

Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.…

2026-08-25

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America during Canada trade war

Lake Ontario borders both the Canadian province of Ontario and the US state of New York.…

2026-08-25

Root ‘hacked off’ by England cricket team after police handcuff Carse

After Brydon Carse dropped by England for second Test against Pakistan, captain Joe Root blasts 'stupid mistakes'.…

2026-08-25

No, the Democratic Party is not shifting on Israel

The Democratic establishment is still firmly in the pro-Israeli camp while trying to appeal to its pro-Palestine voters.…

2026-08-25

One year since Gaza journalist killed by Israel

It’s been one year since AP journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.…

2026-08-25

Swedish military seeks to take over Russian-owned estate near naval base

The armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.…

2026-08-25

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. as the countries' trade fight deepens

The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.…

2026-08-25

China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions

China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.…

2026-08-25

Watch: What are the US sanctions on Iran and who else will be affected?

Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties wit…

2026-08-25

Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder

Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.…

2026-08-25

Trump plans largest mass visa cancellation in history: Who will it affect?

The policy could affect up to 200,000 people and deter many more from filing an asylum claim once in the US.…

2026-08-25

How can a heavily indebted football club afford Mo Salah?

How do football clubs in debt afford star players?…

2026-08-25

US military transport plane arrives in Moscow in rare occurrence

A US military C-17 transport plane has mysteriously landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport from Riga, Latvia…

2026-08-25