Trump asks US Supreme Court to lift ban on deportations under wartime law
US president appeals to Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ban on his use of an obscure wartime law.
Prominent Jewish figures boycott Israel antisemitism event over far-right guests
Several key leaders stayed away because of the inclusion of far-right politicians from Europe.
Donald Trump speaks with Canada’s Mark Carney amid trade tensions
US president says he and the Canadian PM 'agree on many things' and will meet after Canada's elections next month.
Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed
Environmentalists call bid to skirt UN treaty ‘reckless’ amid fears that mining will cause irreversible loss of biodiversity
A Canadian deep-sea mining firm has revealed it has been negotiating with the Trump administration to bypass a UN treaty and potentially gain authorisation from the US to mine in international waters.
The revelation has stunned environmentalists, who condemned the move as “reckless” and a “slap in the face for multilateralism”.
Continue reading...Trump administration has no respect for “defence secrets”
Jamie Gaskarth critiques Trump officials’ disregard for intelligence and defence secrecy risks.
Israel conducts first strike on Beirut since Hezbollah ceasefire
The strike, which Israel said hit a Hezbollah site, occurred hours after two rockets were fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel.
Hegseth Says U.S., Philippines Agree on Plan to Reestablish Deterrence in Indo-Pacific – Department of Defense
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim back home after heart attack
Tamim Iqbal was admitted to hospital on Monday after suffering chest pains while competing in a match in Bangladesh.
Under-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chief
It comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar; tremors felt in Thailand: All we know
Myanmar's military government imposes a state of emergency after tremors cause deaths and destroy buildings.
What’s at stake in the DR Congo conflict with M23 rebels and Rwanda?
Redi Tlhabi dissects the continuing conflict in the DRC and its potential impact on regional stability.
Mass evacuations as Israel strikes Beirut suburb – The Washington Post
- Mass evacuations as Israel strikes Beirut suburb The Washington Post
- Israel conducts first strike on Beirut's southern suburbs since truce Reuters
- Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire CNN
- News Wrap: Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire took effect PBS NewsHour
- Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Beirut For First Time Since Cease-fire The New York Times
Russia says Ukraine ‘virtually destroys’ gas infrastructure in Sudzha – Reuters
- Russia says Ukraine 'virtually destroys' gas infrastructure in Sudzha Reuters
- Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire Al Jazeera English
- Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms protecting energy sites The Associated Press
- Russian Army Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Sudzha Gas Metering Station The Moscow Times
- Zelenskyy claims Russia violated partial ceasefire after energy facility damaged ABC News
Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed Metals – The New York Times
- Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed Metals The New York Times
- Canadian company in negotiations with Trump to mine seabed The Guardian
- The Trump administration could green-light deep-sea mining for the first time The Verge
- The Metals Company to apply for deep sea exploration licence under U.S. legislation The Globe and Mail
- The world has no rulebook for deep-sea mining. One company is pushing forward anyway NPR
Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine
The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv.
Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine
The move is seen as an attempt to challenge the legitimacy of the current authorities in Kyiv.
Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership – The Associated Press
- Fewer Americans now see Canada as a close US ally as Trump strains a longtime partnership The Associated Press
- Canadians are really upset, Americans should pay attention. The Boston Globe
- Opinion | Dear American and Canadian Friends and Neighbors: The New York Times
- Fabiano: Why does hurting Canada make us great again? Seacoastonline.com
- Forget booing the anthem, Canada must employ strategic communications to fight Trump’s lies The Conversation
Dozens missing as massive 7.7 quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand – ABC News
- Dozens missing as massive 7.7 quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand ABC News
- Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse The Associated Press
- Deadly Earthquake - CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish - Podcast on CNN Audio CNN
- Powerful quake in Southeast Asia kills several, 81 trapped in Bangkok building rubble Reuters
- Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Burma, Thailand causing buildings to collapse Fox News
Pagoda collapses in Myanmar after earthquake
The top of Myanmar's Shwe Sar Yan Pagoda, south-east of Mandalay, collapsed following an earthquake.
Pope’s health improving gradually as he recovers at Casa Santa Marta – Vatican News – English
- Pope’s health improving gradually as he recovers at Casa Santa Marta Vatican News - English
- Pope Francis Came Near Death in Hospital, His Doctor Says The New York Times
- Pope Francis' doctors considered stopping treatment to 'let him go' after serious breathing crisis The Associated Press
- Vatican publishes Holy Week schedule without clarifying whether Pope Francis will preside Catholic News Agency
- With Pope Francis Repucerating, How Will the Holy See Handle Upcoming Events? National Catholic Register