Iraq’s Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM
Iraq’s Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM Opposition within Shia coalition and US threats hinder Nouri al-Maliki’s path to becoming Iraq’s next prime minister. An…
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy Pakistan’s Super League moves to sign Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman after both countries’ T20 dispute with India. Bangladesh international Mustafizur Rahman appeared…
How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government
EXPLAINER How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government Prime minister knew of Peter Mandelson’s friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer,…
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’
Trump’s building a new world order, and there’s a method to his ‘madness’ His goal is to replace international law with the rule of the bully. And he’s getting there.…
US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota Tom Homan cites increased cooperation with local authorities but promises enforcement operations will continue. US President Donald Trump’s top border…
Can India switch from Russian to Venezuelan oil, as Trump wants?
EXPLAINER Can India switch from Russian to Venezuelan oil, as Trump wants? US President Donald Trump’s plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India is neat, but may be operationally messy,…
Epstein files reveal web of relationships among rich and powerful
Names of the rich and powerful are littered throughout the latest batch of the “Epstein files.”
Epstein, Israel’s Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ consultancy sums paid to Blair
News Epstein, Israel’s Barak discussed ‘gigantic’ consultancy sums paid to Blair In a released recording, the convicted sex offender and former Israeli leader discussed ‘gigantic’ sums paid to former UK…
Libya’s top prosecutor launches probe into Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing
Libya’s top prosecutor launches probe into Saif al-Islam Gaddafi’s killing Statement from attorney general’s office says forensics teams examines body and site of shooting. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi attends a hearing…
Epstein audio with former Israeli PM sheds new light on relationship
Recordings released in the Epstein files include a conversation the billionaire had with former Israeli PM Ehud Barak.