Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?
It's a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won't be easy.
Category Archives: News
Syria, Russia forces step up air raids in a bid to slow opposition advance
Joint Syrian-Russian strikes hit residential areas in Idlib city, causing destruction and killing several civilians.
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter: What it means and why it matters
Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases. Here is what we know.
Tens of thousands of pro-EU protesters rally in Georgia
Police in Georgia use tear gas and water cannon on demonstrators as pro-EU protests continue for a fourth day.
Dozens feared dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match
Dozens are reportedly killed after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision.
Israel committing Gaza war crimes and ethnic cleansing, says Moshe Yaalon
Former Israeli army chief and defence minister says northern Gaza is being 'cleared of Arabs', echoing ICC allegations.
Australian police arrest 13 in largest cocaine bust in country’s history
Australian Federal Police say the 2.3-tonne seizure has a street value of $494m.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,012
These were the key developments on the 1,012th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence
Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.
US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledge not to
Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name.
Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.
Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections
Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.
Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished
Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.
Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attack near Jenin in occupied West Bank
Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war.
Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser
Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.
Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks
Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.
Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130
Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.
Mapping who controls what in Syria
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.
UNRWA pauses aid through key Gaza crossing as hunger stalks Palestinians
Suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza comes as Israeli attacks kill almost 100 Palestinians in the last 24 hours.