The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion…
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US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a “precautionary measure” and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against…
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US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy…
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Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who “would take welfare and public benefits”.
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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran – but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
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At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
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We choose Denmark over US, Greenland’s PM says
It is the strongest statement by a leader of the Danish territory since US President Donald Trump renewed plans to…
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More than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says ‘help is on its way’
A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the…
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Republicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony
The former president didn’t show up on Tuesday to testify before a committee investigating Epstein, saying its subpoena wasn’t enforceable
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Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime’s opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC’s international editor.
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