US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and…

Iran dismisses European restraint calls as contradicting international law

Iran says the request by France, Germany and Britain ‘lacks political logic’ and it is determined…

Officials at UN Security Council push for a permanent seat for Africa

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges reform, says the African continent is underrepresented in a changing world.…

South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen Paris Games attendees for bedbugs

South Korea has deployed a bedbug sniffer dog at its main Incheon international airport in a…

How a young generation in Bangladesh forced out the leader who ruled for much of their lives

Jannatul Prome hopes to leave Bangladesh to study more or possibly find a job after she…

US orders submarine to Middle East, carrier strike group to sail faster

The move comes amid concerns of Iran’s response following the killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah…

Trump campaign accuses Iran of hacking attack

Claim comes amid reports of foreign efforts to interfere in US presidential election. US presidential candidate…

Thousands protest in Serbia’s Belgrade against lithium mining project

Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger…

Israeli attack on Gaza school renews calls for US to end support for Israel

Advocates urge Washington to stop sending weapons to Israel after attack kills more than 100 Palestinians…

Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours

The order comes days after a Swedish government minister announced that aid to Mali would be…