South Korean stocks rocked in U.S. trading after martial law declared
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Syrian opposition fighters have pushed government forces out of Aleppo and taken control of the…
French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall?
French lawmakers introduced a vote of no-confidence against MIchel Barnier’s administration over a budget dispute.
Wolves to lose ‘strictly protected’ status in Europe
The wolf’s protection status will be lowered from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’.
South Korean president declares martial law in shock decision
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has unexpectedly declared martial law across the country.
Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?
Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
South Korean won falls sharply against the U.S. dollar after president reportedly declares martial law
South Korea’s won on Tuesday fell sharply against the U.S. dollar shortly after President Yoon…
Police accused of killings during India mosque protests
The brother of an Indian Muslim killed during protests to defend a mosque in Uttar…
Russia to “rescue” Assad regime “very unlikely”
Omer Ozkizilcik on why one of the Syrian regime’s biggest allies may not provide assistance…
Georgia’s PM accuses opposition of orchestrating protest violence
Irakli Kobakhidze warns opposition leaders and NGOs will be held accountable for mounting antigovernment protests.
The Future of Ageing: Global Challenges
We take a look at how ageing of populations around the world will affect our…
South Korea’s president declares emergency martial law
While declaring the martial law, President Yoon accused opposition of anti-state activities.
Ukrainians condemn US call to lower conscription age amid Russia’s war
Rift between allies emerges after Washington suggested teenagers join the war amid Ukrainian demands for…
Can Donald Trump enact tariffs without Congress? And can anyone stop him?
Raising tariffs on US goods may hurt the economy, but can Trump push them through…
NATO to step up action against Russian, Chinese ‘sabotage’
Infrastructure in several NATO states has been damaged in recent months, with ‘sabotage’ suspected.
Syria tracker: Maps and charts
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Palestinian boy grows vegetables for the hungry in Gaza
16-year-old Emad Abu Zanouna started his own vegetable garden in the Khan Younis displacement camp.
BlackRock expanding in private credit, buys HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion
The deal, which is expected to close in mid-2025, comes during a boom for the…
‘Realistic’ green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House
Trump has pledged to “end Biden’s delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are…
Israel continues to pound Gaza, issue new evacuation orders
Israeli military has ordered areas of Khan Younis cleared while at least 14 people killed…
