‘Hey Daddy’: How different world leaders massage Trump’s ego
Describing Israel and Iran fighting each other at his NATO pre-summit news conference in The Hague this week, US President Donald Trump drew an analogy with children fighting in a…
Death toll rises after Pakistan hit by flash floods and heavy rains
Flash floods and roof collapses over past 36 hours have claimed 19 lives, increasing total toll to 32, authorities say. Heavy rain and flash flooding across Pakistan have killed 32…
Southern Europe roasts as first heatwave of the summer scorches continent
Southern Europe struggles with soaring heat as temperatures hit 40C, sparking fears of wildfires and health risks. Europeans are braced for the first heatwave of the Northern Hemisphere summer, as…
What is Canada’s digital tax and why is Trump killing trade talks over it?
Canada rescinded its new digital services tax last week, just days after United States President Donald Trump called off trade talks in retaliation for the levy. In a statement on…
What are the implications of the UK ban on Palestine Action?
Inside Story What are the implications of the UK ban on Palestine Action? The group has been classified as a ‘terror organisation’ by the UK government. There have been demonstrations…
Trump administration declassifies Martin Luther King Jr assassination files
Trump administration declassifies Martin Luther King Jr assassination files The release of hundreds of thousands of pages related to civil rights leader comes despite his family’s opposition. Exhibits are displayed…
IMF says Gita Gopinath leaving at end of August to return to Harvard
IMF says Gita Gopinath leaving at end of August to return to Harvard The move gives US Treasury a chance to recommend replacement, at time that US President Donald Trump…
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over Gaza civilian suffering 6 minutes agoDavid GrittenBBC NewsReporting fromJerusalem ReutersThe World Food Programme says Gaza’s hunger crisis has “reached new levels of…
Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York’s economy?
Will Zohran Mamdani help or hurt New York’s economy? Free buses, rent freezes and city-run grocery stores won over Democratic voters as Wall Street insiders and C-suite power players push…
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, economists see calm before the storm
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, economists see calm before the storm Trump’s tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is…