African leaders to push for slavery reparations despite resistance
African leaders meeting in Ethiopia this weekend are to launch a new push for slavery and colonial reparations, but can expect to be stonewalled by former colonial powers, most of…
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
WASHINGTON/PARIS – U.S. President Donald Trump has promised a swift end to the Ukraine war but with talks about to begin the author of “The Art of the Deal” may…
Israel seen as likely to attack Iran by midyear, Washington Post reports
U.S. intelligence warns that Israel is likely to launch a preemptive attack on Iran’s nuclear program by midyear, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing multiple intelligence reports. Read More
Syrian minister makes first trip to EU as powers look to aid transition
PARIS – Syria’s foreign minister will attend an international conference in Paris on Thursday as regional and Western powers seek to shield the country during its fragile transition amid ongoing…
About 75,000 US federal workers accept Trump administration buyout program
WASHINGTON – About 75,000 U.S. federal workers accepted the deferred buyout program of President Donald Trump’s administration, a spokesperson for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management said late on Wednesday.…
El Salvador to house minors convicted of organized crime in adult jails
SAN SALVADOR – El Salvador’s Congress voted on Wednesday to allow minors convicted of crimes linked to organized crime to be housed in the same prisons as adults, albeit in…
Musk’s X agrees to pay about $13.5m to settle Trump lawsuit: Report
Trump’s attorneys are also expected to pursue a settlement with Google, which banned him from YouTube. Read More
Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new US spy chief
Ms Gabbard scraped through a 52 to 48 floor vote. Read More
Trump says he will sign reciprocal tariffs order soon as trade war fears mount
The EU will prioritise negotiations over retaliatory countermeasures for now in an effort to avoid a damaging trade war. Read More
Former Ukraine President Poroshenko says Kyiv imposed sanctions on him
Former President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday that Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council had adopted sanctions against him, and he accused political rival President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of being behind…