‘So the leaders of America, who themselves are the creators and supporters of terrorists in the region, will regret this inappropriate and idiotic action Iran has threatened to retaliate against the US if it designates its elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. Washington is reportedly expected ... Read More »
Saudi Arabia threatens to ditch dollar oil trades to stop ‘NOPEC’
They said the option had been discussed internally by senior Saudi energy officials in recent months. Two of the sources said the plan had been discussed with OPEC members and one source briefed on Saudi oil policy said Riyadh had also communicated the threat to senior U.S. energy officials. The ... Read More »
Scientists discover chunk of distant planet that could offer glimpse into future of our Solar System
The ‘heavy metal’ composition of the planet is thought to have allowed it to survive the intense events it has undergone Scientists have spotted a chunk of a distant planet that could offer a hint at the future of our Solar System. The fragment, seen circling a dead star 400 ... Read More »
Brexit to be delayed until next year after parties fail to break deadlock, attorney general warns
Geoffrey Cox admits Theresa May will be forced to accept Article 50 extension longer than ‘just a few weeks or months’ – paving way for new cabinet bust-up Brexit is on course to be delayed until next year, the attorney general has warned, as cross-party talks to end the crisis ... Read More »
Australia passes social media law penalising platforms for violent content
Labor supports legislation in response to Christchurch shooting that threatens jail for executives, despite media companies’ concerns The Australian parliament has passed legislation to crack down on violent videos on social media, despite furious reaction from the tech industry, media companies and legal experts. The Labor opposition combined with the ... Read More »
High stakes for Turkey as Erdogan faces choice between US F-35 fighter jet and Russia’s S-400 missile system
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan now faces a choice that will have major consequences for both Turkey’s foreign relations and its economy. He can walk back pledges to buy a Russian missile defense system, the S-400, in favor of buying American weapons systems, or reject U.S. demands and forgo partaking ... Read More »
Debt crisis warning as poorest countries’ repayment bills soar
Campaigners say repayments have doubled since 2010, leading to public spending cuts Debt repayments by the world’s poorest countries have doubled since 2010 to reach their highest level since just before the internationally organised write-off in 2005, campaigners have warned. The Jubilee Debt Campaign (JDC) said a borrowing spree when ... Read More »
Let nature heal climate and biodiversity crises, say campaigners
Restoration of forests and coasts can tackle ‘existential crises’ but is being overlooked The restoration of natural forests and coasts can simultaneously tackle climate change and the annihilation of wildlife but is being worryingly overlooked, an international group of campaigners have said. Animal populations have fallen by 60% since 1970, ... Read More »
Abdelaziz Bouteflika: Algeria president resigns after 20 years in power, according to state news
Announcement comes hours after army chief of staff demanded action to remove him from office Algeria‘s long-serving president Abdelaziz Bouteflika submitted his resignation late Tuesday, ending two decades of rule following weeks of mass protests that prompted key allies to turn against him. The ailing 82-year-old leader stood down shortly ... Read More »
Erdoğan’s party loses Ankara in Turkish local elections blow
AKP defeat ends 25 years of dominance and sends shockwaves through country For the first time in his 16 years in office, Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been punished at the ballot box as his ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) lost control of the capital, Ankara, in fiercely ... Read More »