Syrian government forces and Druze factions exchange prisoners in Sweida
DAMASCUS, Feb 26 – The Syrian government and Druze factions controlling the southern city of Sweida carried out their first prisoner exchange on Thursday since deadly sectarian clashes last summer,…
Chicago honors Rev. Jesse Jackson with lineup of memorial events
CHICAGO, Feb 26 (Chicago) – Memorial events honoring the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson begin this week in Chicago, likely drawing elected officials, advocates and community…
Iran insists not seeking nuclear weapon ahead of US talks
Tehran has always insisted its nuclear programme is for civilian purposes. Read More
Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, injuring at least 20 people
KYIV, Feb 26 – Russia attacked Ukraine with missiles and drones last night, causing damage to residential buildings and injuring about 20 people in the eastern and southern regions, local…
Spain’s looming migrant amnesty strains services, sends applicants scrambling
MADRID, Feb 26 – Spain’s newest drive to fast-track legal status for at least half a million undocumented migrants has already burdened immigration offices and sparked anxiety among prospective applicants…
US-Iran nuclear talks to resume in Geneva against backdrop of military threat
GENEVA, Feb 26 – Iran and the U.S. hold the latest round of talks in Geneva on Thursday aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute and averting new U.S. strikes…
Macron to outline nuclear vision amid European unease over US alliance
PARIS, Feb 26 – President Emmanuel Macron will update France’s nuclear doctrine on Monday, ruling out shared European control while outlining what Paris can offer allies worried about the reliability…
Kyiv residents pool together for solar panels and batteries amid Russian strikes
Russian missile and drone barrages have pushed Kyiv into its most serious energy crisis of the war. Read More
Near-blind refugee found dead in Buffalo after release by US Border Patrol
Feb 25 – A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar missing since his release from a Buffalo jail into the custody of U.S. Border Patrol has been found dead on a…
Deal or no deal: What’s the state of Trump’s tariffs?
Here is the state of play as Mr Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda. Read More