Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to undergo ‘minimally invasive’ medical procedure
1 of 2 | Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) speaks with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan at an arrival ceremony for Kenyan President William…
Iran army finds no sign of foul play so far in Raisi helicopter crash | Politics News
Preliminary report says no evidence of criminal activity but investigators signal the probe is not yet over. Iranian military investigators have so far found no…
South Africa elections 2024: Ten key people who could shape it | Elections News
South Africans are gearing up for watershed general elections on May 29 that could see the ruling African National Congress (ANC) fail to clinch a…
Chad’s Deby sworn in as president as Allamaye Halina named new PM | Elections News
Inauguration of Mahamat Idriss Deby follows disputed election and marks an end to three years of military rule. Chad’s newly elected president, Mahamat Idriss Deby,…
China says war games around Taiwan to test ability to ‘seize power’ | Military News
The People’s Liberation Army continues land, sea and air exercises that began on Thursday around the self-ruled island . China’s military has begun its second…
Why are thousands of people protesting in Taiwan? | Politics News
Taipei, Taiwan – Protests are expected to resume in Taiwan on Friday over a divisive bill that would greatly expand the investigative powers of parliament…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 819 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 819th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Friday, May 24, 2024. Fighting At least seven…
Campaigning under way for UK general election | Elections
NewsFeedVoters in the UK say they’re ‘ready for change’ as election campaigns kick off ahead of the July 4th poll. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called…
Thousands mourn at Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral procession | Politics
NewsFeedFuneral services for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi started in Tehran and ended in his hometown of Mashhad. Raisi died alongside Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and…
Why is Biden ratcheting up the trade war with China? | Business and Economy
US slaps tariffs on Chinese goods, and Beijing launches an anti-dumping inquiry in response. Chinese imports have helped push down the cost of products like…
Aden 1986: Anatomy of an assassination | Politics
The brutal attack on South Yemeni politicians in 1986, when assassins stormed a meeting of the country’s cabinet. The audacious assassination of South Yemeni politicians…
US to designate Kenya as ‘non-NATO ally’ during Ruto’s state visit | Politics News
US President Biden will inform Congress on Thursday about Kenya’s new status. The United States plans to designate Kenya as the first key non-NATO ally…
Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM | Politics News
Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time. Thailand’s Constitutional Court will examine a plea seeking to…
Thousands march in Iran to mourn Raisi on final day of funeral | Politics News
President Ebrahim Raisi died on Sunday, along with the foreign minister, after his helicopter crashed near the Azerbaijan border. Thousands have marched in Iran for…
Indian election casts spotlight on Modi lookalikes | India Election 2024 News
Muslim electric rickshaw driver Rashid Ahmed is fondly called “Our Modi” in his Delhi neighbourhood for his striking resemblance to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Macron says French troops will stay in New Caledonia ‘as long as necessary’ | Politics News
France’s president is visiting the Pacific territory where electoral reform plans have fuelled the worst unrest in more than 30 years. French President Emmanuel Macron…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 818 | Russia-Ukraine war News
As the war enters its 818th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Fighting At least 10…
Nikki Haley says she ‘will be voting for Trump’ in November
Nikki Haley announced Wednesday that she "will be voting for Trump" in November as she called President Biden "a catastrophe" when it comes to national…
China starts military drills around the self-governed island of Taiwan | Military News
China has started military drills surrounding the self-governing island of Taiwan, according to Chinese state media. The state-run Xinhua news agency said the Eastern Theatre…
Biden cancels $7.7bn more in student debt for 160,000 borrowers | Education News
The move brings the total number of students benefitting from the president’s debt relief push to 4.75 million. United States President Joe Biden has announced…