News Commentary
Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Spain's first general strike in 14 years demands solutions to housing crisis
Less than three weeks before a national election that could catapult the far right to power, Spain's workers are striking on Wednesday to demand that the government remedy the nation's housing crisis.
Pakistan’s PTI demands access to jailed Khan after overnight hospital visit
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is taken to a government hospital in Islamabad for treatment and returned to prison.
Tearful Smith switches allegiance to Netherlands
Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.
Gaza Grad: A Palestinian-Russian family’s longing for home
Forced from Gaza, a Palestinian-Russian family rebuilds their lives across Russia and Egypt, longing to return home.
Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo's deadliest outbreak
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the d
What do Kyiv residents think about giving up territory to Russia?
US President Donald Trump says post-war Ukraine will have a 'different shape' ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
US embassy says goods still flowing into Yemeni areas under Houthi control, while accusing the rebels of besieging Taiz.
Putin is not ready to make peace in Abu Dhabi
The Russian leader still believes he can outlast Western support for Ukraine.
How are Pakistan’s imports from India growing again despite tensions?
Formally, they're not trading at all. But Pakistan's imports from India are back to pre-war levels. Is a thaw next?
Why China’s $1 trillion trade surplus isn’t all good news for its economy
Booming exports mask a thriftiness among the Chinese that could undermine long-term growth.
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz will stay shut until demands are met
Mohsen Rezaei's comments come as the IRGC said at least three ships had hit mines and caught fire in the Hormuz strait.
Students run for safety after fireworks set off inside French school
Video captures the moment students and staff ran for safety as fireworks were set off along a school corridor in France.
US warns Madagascar over growing military ties with Russia
US general warns the Sahel model-like security deal with Russia could lead to greater instability in Africa.
Chinese university buys Nvidia AI H200 chips despite US ban, records show
Investigation reveals Chinese entities accessing US-restricted AI tech despite stringent export control measures.
Is Washington rethinking its relationship with Israel?
The midterms exposed a growing challenge to decades of US support for Israel, with potentially lasting consequences.
If hackers can take over a supermarket fridge, what else is at risk?
As our lives become more digitised, we show which smart systems can be hacked and how to protect yourself.
Netanyahu fights to stay relevant as Israel’s opposition closes in
A new Knesset shaped by October 7 prepares to convene as Netanyahu fights to prevent an opposition-led government