Why has Mexico handed over drug cartel leaders to US? Who are they?
Mexico's largest handover in years comes days before Trump imposes tariffs on Mexican goods.
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Africa HIV deaths to mount, as Trump stops funding. Here’s why
In South Africa alone, funding cuts could lead to 500,000 deaths in 10 years, experts warn.
Israel threatens a second Nakba, yet denies the first ever happened
Israel has long denied the 1948 Nakba ethnic cleansing, even as it calls for carrying out a second Nakba today.
More rescuers join search for trapped workers in India’s tunnel collapse
Boring machines, high-grade shutters, and debris removal machinery were brought to the location to assist rescuers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,100
Here are the key developments on the 1,100th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Talks under way in Egypt for second phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza
Israel says unclear if there is 'common ground to negotiate'.
Israel army probe reveals ‘complete failure’ in preventing October 7 attack
Calls grow for Netanyahu's resignation as Israeli army takes responsibility for security failures during Hamas attack.
China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff
China’s Ministry of Commerce accuses Washington of 'shifting the blame and shirking responsibility' over opioid crisis.
Gaza war survivors mark another sombre Ramadan far from home
More than 1,400 Palestinians evacuated to Doha mark Ramadan away from Gaza, longing to reunite with their families.
Mapping Ukraine’s rare earth and critical minerals
Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.
Canada’s Doug Ford wins Ontario election focused on Trump’s tariffs
Progressive Conservative Party wins third consecutive majority in vote dominated by trade tensions.
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.
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.