Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote
Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.
‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump
Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.
US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.
Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students
Newly signed executive order has 'broader implications' than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.
Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives
The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov't jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.
Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation
Israeli attack on vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which has displaced thousands.
Who are the female Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas?
A second round of prisoners are to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel on Saturday as part of a ceasefire.
US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission
Order comes days after President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people sentenced in relation to the January 6 attack.
Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault
Local authorities say Major General Peter Cirimwami dies after being wounded on the front lines.
Hamas names four Israeli captives to be released in latest ceasefire swap
Hamas says four female soldiers to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.
‘Less than slaves’: The Palestinians detained by Israel despite ceasefire
Israel has arrested more Palestinians than it has released as a result of its ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Colombia’s Petro decrees emergency powers amid deadly border area violence
Violence between armed groups in the Catatumbo region has displaced more than 32,000 people, rights groups estimate.
Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government
Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.
Why is Trump releasing the last files on JFK, RFK, MLK assassinations?
Donald Trump wants to declassify remaining documents related to the assassination of John F Kennedy, RFK and MLK.
UN suspends trips into Houthi-held areas of Yemen after more staff detained
The Iran-backed group also detains people associated with the US embassy in Sanaa and aid groups.
UN says Israel using ‘unlawful lethal force’ in raids on Jenin
Israeli forces block all four main entrances to the occupied West Bank city as the deadly raids enter a fourth day.
Canada’s Liberal leadership race: Who’s running to replace Justin Trudeau?
Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and ex-Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney are frontrunners, experts say.