As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.
World
aljazeera.com
26.05.2026
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech
The right-wing president highlighted anti-crime operations and economic progress, while critics warned of abuses.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.
World
aljazeera.com
25.05.2026
Toxic gases hinder rescue efforts inside deadly China mine
Toxic gases are making it hard for rescue teams in China to reach deeper sections of a coal mine which exploded.
World
aljazeera.com
24.05.2026
East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.
World
bbc.com
24.05.2026
Thousands rally in Taiwan to boost defence spending amid China tensions
Thousands rally in Taipei backing higher defence spending after US pauses $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
World
aljazeera.com
23.05.2026
At least 90 dead in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
World
bbc.com
23.05.2026
Judge dismisses criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A federal judge says the Maryland man who was wrongfully deported last year is being prosecuted for political reasons.
World
bbc.com
23.05.2026
Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.
World
bbc.com
23.05.2026
Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students 'suffer no harm'.
World
aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
Moscow says student dormitory hit, killing at least four people.
World
aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Uzbekneftegaz rep participates in China-led low-carbon development program
Azerbaijan
trend.az
22.05.2026
Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras
The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.
World
aljazeera.com
22.05.2026
Xi’an hosts exhibition under China–Uzbekistan cooperation framework
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.05.2026
Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
World
bbc.com
21.05.2026
How to Get a Pardon in Trump’s Washington
Fast-talking lawyers and lobbyists promise to get white-collar criminals out of jail — for a fee.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.05.2026
Robert Woodson, Leader of the Black Conservative Movement, Dies at 89
A veteran community activist, he believed self-reliance — rather than affirmative action or government help — was the way to fight racism, poverty and crime.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.05.2026
Prosecutor Is Charged With Stealing Sealed Report on Trump Documents Case
Prosecutors accused Carmen Lineberger of emailing records related to Jack Smith’s investigation to a personal account, charging her with a felony punishable with 20 years in prison.
Politics
nytimes.com
21.05.2026