U.S. stuns Switzerland with 39% tariff — but new deadline provides hope
A person sits in front of the Lindt Chocolates store on April 11, 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Sedat Suna | Getty Images News | Getty Images Switzerland is officially on…
Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel
The Central European country has also recognised Palestinian statehood in 2024. Slovenia has become the first country in the European Union to ban all weapons trade with Israel over its…
Forced back from Iran, Afghans face drought, poverty and repression
At the transit camp in Islam Qala in western Afghanistan, Fatima steps out of the bus into the blazing heat and an uncertain future. She is one of 10,000 people…
DR Congo and Rwanda hold first talks since signing of peace deal
The African Union, Qatar and the United States joined the oversight committee meeting in Washington. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have held the first meeting of…
In the wake of new tariffs, how are US-China trade talks going?
President Donald Trump has unveiled new reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent, forging ahead with his efforts to reshape international trade.…
How are countries and markets reacting to Trump tariffs?
President Donald Trump’s administration has unveiled a range of new tariffs to take effect in one week on most US trading partners. Nearly 70 countries face Trump’s import duties that…
France to deliver 40 tonnes of emergency aid to Gaza
People attend a protest in support of Palestinians, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Paris, France on July 31, 2025.…
Pakistan’s Nawaz takes three West Indies wickets in 14-run T20 win
Pakistan continue West Indies’ woes after Australian trouncing with 14-run win in first T20 of series. Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets in an over to propel Pakistan to a 14-run…
Africa’s billionaire boom masks a crisis for the many
On July 9, 2025, I was overwhelmed by a profound sense of despair and disappointment upon reading a report from Oxfam International, a globally recognised NGO, revealing that just four of…
England’s Woakes ruled out of remainder of India Test
England’s Chris Woakes was forced off the field on the first day of the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury. England paceman Chris Woakes is set to miss…