Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq. Save Irqa’s…
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals The rulings allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries. Save The…
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East? Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.…
Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
Watch: BBC asks Infantino if he will resign as Fifa president
The head of the football governing body has faced multiple calls to quit after his aborted attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia leader, vows crackdown on armed groups
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America. Save Colombia’s President Abelardo…
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected, according…