Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis
TUNIS – Hundreds of Tunisians marched through the capital Tunis on Saturday to protest a severe environmental crisis caused by pollution from a state chemical plant in Gabes, as protests…
Trump to meet Qatar leaders on way to Asia
Qatar is a key ally in preserving the fragile Gaza peace deal. Read More
Trump to meet Qatar leaders on way to Asia
Qatar is a key ally in preserving the fragile Gaza peace deal. Read More
Germany should rethink China strategy, SPD lawmaker says
BERLIN – A senior lawmaker from Germany’s Social Democrats, a junior partner in Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition government, called on Saturday for a change of China policy after Foreign Minister…
Ivory Coast votes with Ouattara’s legacy, age in focus
ABIDJAN – Ivory Coast is voting in a presidential election on Saturday with incumbent and strong favourite Alassane Ouattara, 83, claiming credit for nearly 15 years of economic growth and…
The bulldozer and the ballroom: Trump puts permanent stamp on the White House
WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump met with donors for his new ballroom at the White House earlier this month, he relayed a story that thrilled his real estate mogul…
Britain’s Labour members pick sacked minister as deputy, defying Keir Starmer
Ms Lucy Powell’s win is a message to Mr Starmer that the wider party is increasingly disillusioned with its approach on everything. Read More
A ghost in the Oval Office: How Reagan looms over Trump presidency
WASHINGTON – Since February, a large, smiling portrait of Ronald Reagan has loomed over the Oval Office, watching Donald Trump each time he settles behind the Resolute Desk long used…
The bulldozer and the ballroom: Trump makes his mark on the White House
WASHINGTON – When President Donald Trump met with donors for his new ballroom at the White House earlier this month, he relayed a story that thrilled his real estate mogul…
Woman becomes first to be given life sentence in France, after schoolgirl murder
The 2022 case sparked anti-immigration fervour as the killer, Algerian Dahbia Benkired , had overstayed her visa. Read More