Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
World
February 8, 2025
Trump says China ‘operates’ the Panama Canal – how deep are Beijing’s ties to the key waterway?
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Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
CNN — In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), just 18 percent of women are formally employed, according to…
Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington
Middle East
February 8, 2025
Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted US President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington…
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
World
February 6, 2025
Philippine Vice President Duterte impeached over alleged Marcos assassination plot and other allegations
Manila, Philippines AP — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached Wednesday on a range of accusations that include plotting…
More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
World
February 6, 2025
More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
CNN — More than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a jailbreak last week when fleeing…
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
Middle East
February 6, 2025
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” Gaza, as Israel’s…
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
Middle East
February 6, 2025
Why Trump’s Gaza plan spells trouble for his Arab allies
CNN — “Mad” is how one Middle East source reacted to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a “takeover” of…
Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says
World
February 6, 2025
Nearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says
CNN — Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
How Trump arrived at his stunning idea to ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip
Middle East
February 6, 2025
How Trump arrived at his stunning idea to ‘take over’ the Gaza Strip
CNN — Trump administration officials are hurrying to catch up to the president’s audacious and improbable plan for the United…
White House says Trump envisions “temporary” resettlement of Gaza — as Trump suggests it would be permanent
Middle East
February 6, 2025
White House says Trump envisions “temporary” resettlement of Gaza — as Trump suggests it would be permanent
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt repeatedly said Wednesday that President Donald Trump was advocating for a “temporary” relocation of…