World News Bulletin
Sport Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19 Orfi, the reigning senior and junior world champion, topped the rankings with victory at the Qatar Classic…
EXPLAINER What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping? Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies. US…
Inside Kazakhstan’s push to become a regional AI centre Kazakhstan accelerates AI development but experts warn of impact on the environment and human rights. Valeria Tio, Astana Hub’s managing director,…
Swiss captain Xhaka sidelined over fake COVID-19 vaccination certificate Switzerland’s football association will reassess the situation with Xhaka after the international window has concluded. Xhaka, 33, made his international debut…
NFL’s Azeez Al-Shaair pays tribute to slain Palestinian girl Wafaa Akila Al-Shaair wears eye black with Akila’s name despite being fined for displaying messages about Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Azeez…
Why do Sudan’s humanitarian truces keep failing and who is to blame? As the US pushes for a 90-day humanitarian truce, Sudan’s warring factions continue to prioritise military victories over…
The US invasions after 9/11 were disasters — but the US is trying again in Iran anyway
EXPLAINER How oil, gas losses have shrunk Iran’s GDP by 10 percent during war The oil and gas sector shrank 26 percent, new official data shows, pointing to the costs…
A mysterious object filmed hovering over Tehran has sparked online speculation.
A simple guide to the Yemen conflict Here’s a brief history of Yemen’s war – from the Houthi takeover in 2014 to the latest escalation. Supporters of Yemen’s Houthis rally…