Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears
Poor storage or sabotage? Series of explosions in Syria raises fears Repeated blasts at military sites expose the risks facing Syria as it rebuilds its army and consolidates weapons after…
Airlines criticise air traffic control as second glitch causes more disruption
Airlines have criticised the UK’s air traffic control over a second glitch this month that has caused flight delays and cancellations. EasyJet said Monday’s incident “once again calls into question…
Elif Eralp: A leftist leader with Turkish roots dubbed ‘Germany’s Mamdani’
When Elif Eralp was 10, she rallied her friends to make hand-painted posters in her family’s garage, calling for the protection of the environment. It was the early nineties in…
Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?
EXPLAINER Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine? The use of the Pelican has sparked interest among military analysts about whether it was…
Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
Outside in the blazing 37C heat, close to the neat lines of tents supplied by the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, I met Mohammed Abdullarim from Aden, a 63-year-old former tour…
Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19
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…
What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?
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
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
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
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…