Syria’s ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want […]
Month: April 2025
Cambodia and China Strengthen Ties as US Imposes Tariffs
China is the biggest foreign patron of Cambodia, where Mr. Xi concluded a tour of Southeast Asia. But the region also needs to curry favor […]
Battling ‘Eat and Flee’ Tourists, Venice Brings Its Entrance Fee Back
A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for the […]
G.O.P. Lawmakers in Syria Say They See Opportunity to Help Rebuild the Nation
Two Republican congressmen were expected to meet the country’s new leaders and to visit areas destroyed during the long civil war. Source link
5 Takeaways From Canada’s Election Debate
Prime Minister Mark Carney was repeatedly the target of his opponents. President Trump’s threats on Canada loomed over the debate. Source link
Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach
President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting. […]
U.S. Strikes on Yemeni Port Kill Dozens, Houthis Say
President Trump has vowed that the Iran-backed Houthi militia will be “completely annihilated.” But forceful American strikes do not seem to have deterred the Yemeni […]
DHL suspends high value US deliveries
DHL Express is suspending deliveries to the US worth more than $800 (£603) because of a “significant increase” in red tape at customs following the […]
Cause for scepticism or chance for peace?
Steve Rosenberg BBC Russia Editor Reuters Russia has recently intensified attacks even as diplomatic steps towards peace pick up pace Last month the Trump administration […]
Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” that was announced by the Russian president on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]