Philippines to protest to China over apparent airbase on manmade island
World

Philippines to protest to China over apparent airbase on manmade island

The Philippines will make a diplomatic protest to China, which the southeast Asian nation’s defense minister described as having reneged…
Macron urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism
World

Macron urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday offered to open up France to Chinese investment in exchange for greater access to Chinese…
Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump
Middle East

Cracks in Russia-Iran alliance open options for Trump

Iran and Russia have made no secret of their mutual desire to sideline the United States in the Middle East.…
North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics – South Korea
World

North Korea to send athletes, cheer squad to Winter Olympics – South Korea

North Korea said during rare talks with the South on Tuesday it will send a delegation of high-ranking officials, athletes…
Syrian army says Israel fired at Syria with jets, missiles
Middle East

Syrian army says Israel fired at Syria with jets, missiles

Israel attacked Syrian territory three times early on Tuesday with jets and ground-to-ground missiles, Syria’s army said in a statement…
Jordan says it arrests 17 in foiled Islamic State attack plot: state media
Middle East

Jordan says it arrests 17 in foiled Islamic State attack plot: state media

Jordan said on Monday it had foiled an Islamic State plot that included plans for a series of attacks last…
Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom
Egypt

Mideast Money: Surge in foreign fund inflows sets stage for Egyptian boom

Encouraged by Egypt’s economic reforms, a major gas find, streamlined business rules and a devalued currency, investors are increasingly optimistic…
UK PM May to reshuffle cabinet
World

UK PM May to reshuffle cabinet

British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Sunday she would announce changes to her ministerial team soon, with media reports…
Iraq returning displaced civilians from camps to unsafe areas
Middle East

Iraq returning displaced civilians from camps to unsafe areas

Iraqi security forces are forcibly returning civilians from refugee camps to unsafe areas in the predominantly Sunni Anbar province, exposing…
Libyan coastguard recovers bodies of two migrants, others missing
Middle East

Libyan coastguard recovers bodies of two migrants, others missing

Libya’s coastguard on Sunday recovered the bodies of two female migrants who perished trying to cross the Mediterranean and picked…
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