North Korea says it launched cruise missiles in message to ‘enemies’
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw missile drills this week in the Yellow Sea, state media reports.
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Five key takeaways as Donald Trump hosts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Faced with criticisms of the UK's handling of free speech and trade, Starmer offered mild but indirect pushback.
Nakba survivors see echoes of the past in Trump’s calls for Gaza expulsion
Members of the Palestinian diaspora in the US say Trump’s proposal to depopulate Gaza is doomed to fail.
How is Israel violating the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Israel's refusal to withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border threatens crucial negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire.
Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset
Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal.
Sudan facing ‘the abyss’ as mass starvation looms, UN warns
Rights chief Turk warns of ‘explosion into chaos’ unless action is taken to end war as famine strikes deeper.
Will PKK leader Ocalan’s call for group to dissolve end Turkiye conflict?
Abdullah Ocalan urges the PKK to disarm and dissolve, signalling a possible end to decades of conflict with Turkiye.
Israel releases Palestinian prisoners, sends negotiators to Cairo
Israel seeks to extend first phase of ceasefire deal with Hamas as final batch of Palestinians released from detention.
Trump tariffs of 25% on Canada, Mexico set to kick in March 4
Trump said drugs, especially fentanyl, continued to pour into the US at 'very high' levels, justifying the tariffs.
Andrew Tate and brother arrive in US after Romania travel ban lifted
Romanian prosecutors confirm travel ban lifted as court rules to lift seizure of multiple assets.
Mystery disease kills more than 50 in DRC: What we know so far
Officials have ruled out Ebola or Marburg virus, but say those infected are presenting symptoms of a 'hemorrhagic fever'
US, EU move apart as Trump eyes Ukraine’s minerals and a deal with Russia
Two UN votes find the US siding with Russia against Europe, as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy prepares for pact on mineral wealth.
Jailed PKK leader tells group to lay down arms, end conflict with Turkiye
In a historic move, Abdullah Ocalan has asked his party to 'lay down arms' and dissolve itself, according to statement.
At least 11 killed in blasts at M23 rally in eastern DR Congo, rebels say
Rebel commander Corneille Nangaa says 65 people wounded in blasts as DRC's presidency blames 'a foreign army'.
Greece’s rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds
The first inquiry by a national authority also pointed to the possible presence of an ‘unknown fuel’.
What’s in Trump’s $1bn plan to bring egg prices down?
A dozen eggs in the US currently cost $4.95, an all-time high. Can Trumponomics bring that down?
How Project 2025, which Trump disavowed, is shaping his health policies
During his campaigning Trump denied he had read the right-wing wish list. Has he shifted his strategy?
Trump meets Starmer: Is the UK’s increase in defence spending enough?
The British leader says foreign aid will suffer a 40 percent cut to bolster defence spending in light of a 'new era'.
Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China despite human rights concerns
Thailand deports 48 Uighurs to China, prompting outrage from activists over risks of torture and human rights abuses.
Iran’s government hits out at crypto again as currency freefalls
Iran appears poised to impose new levels of control and oversight into crypto amid deteriorating economic conditions.