News Commentary
Analysis and commentary on current events around the world.
Sudan war and climate change see parents struggle to feed their children
War, poverty and climate change are all affecting Sudanese, with increasing cases of child malnutrition.
Pakistani astronaut to join China’s next space station mission
The unnamed individual will be the first foreign national to visit China's space station as part of Shenzhou-24 mission.
An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
Palestinian citizens of Israel put to ‘loyalty test’ after election wins
Palestinian citizens of Israel say Arab parties' success in recent elections has led to growing pressure.
China’s e-bikes boom as fuel prices rise
E-bikes manufacturers in China are are now looking to expand to markets abroad as fuel prices stay high.
US Senator Abdul El-Sayed launches ‘Habibi’ political action committee
The first Muslim senator's new committee will let him raise money for other candidates.
Will Trump strike nuclear sites again as Iran engages ‘cognitive warfare’?
The US president has been sending mixed messages after his party suffered a defeat at the midterm elections.
Texas mayor instructs police to limit co-operation with ICE
There has been months of public outcry in Houston after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot a man who was driving to work.
Doncic’s 53 points lift Lakers as Cavs top Sixers in LeBron James’s return
LA Lakers star Doncic closed the first half with an astonishing shot from well beyond the half-court line.
Houston mayor curbs cooperation of US city’s police with ICE
People stopped for minor traffic violations will no longer be referred to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Meghan's father Thomas Markle under house arrest after child sex abuse material charge
The 82-year-old appeared in court in Florida after the FBI searched two Los Angeles-area storage units he rented.
Paraguay's president impeached and under house arrest after bank collapse
Santiago Peña was ousted due to a banking crisis which left millions of people unable to access their money.
Qatari PM says US willing to seek solution to war with Iran
WTA apologises to Pegula for broadcast of ‘diva’ comment about Andreeva
Pegula's conversation with her coach on a practice court at Indian Wells was broadcast on a WTA YouTube livestream.
Trump confirms US strikes in Iran, insists ‘it’s not a war’
US President Donald Trump said America has carried out ‘minor strikes’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
Pope in 'pretty good health' as he starts Latin America tour
Pope Leo travels to Uruguay just three weeks after having surgery for lung cancer.
Beachcombers in Morocco hunt for hidden treasure
For many, the search is driven less by profit than by the thrill of an unexpected discovery.
Do not investigate Trump’s corporate allies until he leaves office
The US presidential pardon power has created a constitutional absurdity that can protect those accused of corruption.