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Stock markets extend losses as Trump's tariffs hit global outlook
Major stock markets extended losses on Friday on heightened concerns over the potential fallout from US President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
Sudan army says retakes presidential palace from RSF
Sudan's army said it recaptured the presidential palace in the capital Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Friday after a fierce battle.
'People are afraid': NY migrant economy wilts under Trump policies
Nader says that the fear caused by President Donald Trump's immigration policies have left the streets of his largely migrant neighborhood in Queens, New York empty, forcing him to shutter his furniture store.
Ronen Bar: ex-Shin Bet chief who incurred right-wing wrath
The days of Ronen Bar as Israel's Shin Bet chief were already numbered after Hamas's deadly attack on October 7, 2023, having hinted he would resign to take responsibility for failing to prevent it.
Taiwan's existential battle against Chinese spies
Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats.
Asian markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pall
Asian markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as the optimism stoked by a dovish US Federal Reserve meeting gave way to long-running fears about President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
Saudi Arabia frees prisoners in apparent easing of crackdown
Last year, Saudi teacher Asaad al-Ghamdi was given 20 years in prison for criticising the government online -- one of a wave of heavy sentences that drew international condemnation.
Israel government sacks Shin Bet intelligence chief
The head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, was sacked Friday, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he no longer trusts him, and fallout from a report on the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Israel government dismisses Shin Bet intelligence chief
The head of Shin Bet, Israel's domestic intelligence agency, was dismissed Friday, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office.
US judge blocks expulsion of Indian researcher detained over alleged Hamas ties
A US judge ordered Thursday that an Indian researcher at a top American university not be removed from the country, following his arrest and threat of expulsion for alleged Hamas ties.
Macron announces fresh 'coalition of willing' meeting on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said leaders of the coalition backing Ukraine would meet again next week, hoping to finalise plans to secure a potential truce in the war with Russia.
Algeria prosecutors seek 10 years' jail for writer Boualem Sansal: media
Algerian prosecutors have requested a 10-year prison sentence for French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, accused of undermining the country's territorial integrity, local media reported Thursday.
England boss Tuchel has no interest in being a political football
Thomas Tuchel believes it will benefit England if he is allowed to concentrate on his role as manager of the national football team, rather than becoming involved in political debates.
Trump signs order to 'eliminate' US Education Department
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order aimed at shutting down the Department of Education, a decades-old goal of the American right, which wants individual states to run schools free from the influence of federal government.
Israel expands Gaza ground operation as missiles intercepted
Israel's military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv.
Thousands protest for second night over Istanbul mayor's arrest
Turkish riot police fired teargas and rubber bullets on Thursday, as demonstrators protested for a second night outside Istanbul City Hall over the shock arrest of the Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu in a graft and terror probe.
Zelensky tells EU to keep pressure on Russia ahead of new talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as officials from Kyiv and Moscow readied to hold fresh talks with the United States next week.
In custody, Istanbul mayor urges nation to act as protesters rally
Thousands rallied for a second day outside Istanbul City Hall Thursday in support of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who urged the nation to take a stand against his shock arrest in a graft and terror probe.
M23 fighters seize key DR Congo town despite ceasefire bid
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has taken control of the mining hub of Walikale in DR Congo, local sources said Thursday, despite attempts to broker a ceasefire this week.
Trump brings the bling with gold-plated Oval Office makeover
Donald Trump promised a new "Golden Age" for America. In the Oval Office, at least, he has lived up to his promise with a blingy makeover.
Stocks diverge in choppy trade after Fed decision
Wall Street stocks wobbled Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped.
Trump to order dismantling of US Education Department
US President Donald Trump will sign an order Thursday to start dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling an election campaign pledge and a long-held dream of American conservatives.
Italy says Baku Steel submits 'best offer' for ex-Ilva plant
A year after ousting ArcelorMittal, Italy is preparing to hand over control of its giant ex-Ilva steelworks to Azerbaijan's Baku Steel, the industry minister said Thursday.
US citizen George Glezmann released from detention in Afghanistan
Taliban authorities on Thursday freed US citizen George Glezmann after more than two years of detention, in a deal brokered by Qatar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.
Trump 'fully supports' Israeli actions in Gaza: White House
US President Donald Trump "fully supports" Israel's deadly resumption of air and ground operations in Gaza, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday, blaming Hamas for the violence.
Embattled Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over risk of panel detachment
Tesla is recalling more than 46,000 Cybertrucks because of a defect that can lead an exterior panel to detach, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a safety notice reviewed Thursday by AFP.
Canada PM Carney to call April 28 snap election
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a snap election for April 28, triggering an intense campaign dominated by President Donald Trump's trade war and demands to turn the close US ally into a 51st state.
Zelensky tells EU to keep pressure on Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Thursday to step up weapon supplies to Ukraine and keep pressuring Russia, as top military brass gathered in London to thrash out plans to police any peace deal.
Indian researcher detained in US over alleged Hamas ties
An Indian researcher at a top university in the United States with a valid visa has been arrested and is under threat of expulsion, according to his employer and US authorities, who accuse him of ties to Hamas.
As Russia looms, EU defence plans fail to quell joint borrowing calls
EU leaders on Thursday broadly welcomed a blueprint from Brussels to help ramp up defence spending to face Russia -- but a raft of countries pressed to go further and deploy joint borrowing.
France cancels modern 'Beauty and the Beast' for schoolkids
France's education ministry has cancelled an order for "Beauty and the Beast" with modern illustrations, saying a cartoonist's 21st-century version including a police sniffer dog and smartphones was inappropriate for tweens.
Ex-Scottish leader Sturgeon cleared in funds probe
Scotland's former leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Thursday cleared following a long-running investigation into the finances of the Scottish National Party (SNP), police said, as her former partner appeared in court charged with embezzlement.