News Commentary
Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Anger as ICE agents make arrest in New Jersey grocery store
ICE agents stormed a New Jersey store before being confronted by a crowd demanding they leave, as they escort a man out.
Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline
Saudi forces intercept two missiles fired towards Riyadh, hours after reporting damage to key East-West pipeline.
Newly-elected Democrats react to Hegseth impeachment bid
Newly-elected Democrats say holding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable, will be a priority in the next Congress.
California voters defeat billionaire tax proposal that divided Democrats
The novel proposal would have charged billionaires a one-time 5% tax on most of their overall wealth, including their ownership in companies.
Harare demolitions leave families homeless after years of building
Residents who say they legally bought land have seen their homes demolished.
Russia, Ukraine and US to meet as Zelenskyy claims battlefield successes
Zelenskyy claims Russia 'suffering record losses' as Trump says US seeing 'strong inclination' to end war in Ukraine.
Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily with further strikes unlikely
The president says the US is keeping "status quo" with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” should the situation in the Middle East change.
Cameroon sets date for twice-delayed legislative and local elections
President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, sets February 7 for Cameroon's delayed legislative and local polls.
Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election interference
Israel's internal security service has found no evidence of foreign interference in last month’s election.
Poll finds Americans less likely to back pro-war candidates by 3-1 margin
Americans say the US should prioritise avoiding higher prices over achieving Trump's military goals in Iran.
'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore
The ship was meant to take guests around the world, but the trip was cut short after its operator ran out of money.
France blames Iran for October supermarket cyberattack
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has blamed the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for the cyberattack.
Trump signals ‘positive momentum’ with Iran after meeting Qatari PM
Trump says there is ‘positive momentum’ towards ending the war on Iran following a ceasefire proposal delivered by Qatar
Verdict delayed in Honduras sex-trafficking case linked to disappearance
Angie Pena's disappearance in 2022 exposed what prosecutors called a sex-trafficking network and state corruption.
Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO’s affair with alleged spy
US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman's alleged work for Chinese intelligence.
Epstein associate who still runs model agency 'put me in danger' says abuse survivor
A woman says an agency boss sent her to photoshoots at the sex offender's Florida beach home.
Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?