Celebrations broke out across Syria after President Donald Trump said the United States would lift sanctions on the country. The Syrian foreign ministry on Tuesday welcomed Trump’s announcement, calling it a “pivotal turning point for the Syrian people, as we seek to emerge from a long and painful chapter of war”. “The removal of those … Read more
The world’s two biggest economies agree to de-escalate tariff face-off. The world’s two biggest economies have stepped back from the brink. After imposing retaliatory tariff hikes at rates never seen before, the United States and China have agreed to a truce. US taxes on Chinese goods will now fall from 145 percent to 30 percent, … Read more
Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin – if he attends in person. A glimmer of hope to end the more than three-year war in Ukraine that has killed thousands of civilians – and hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to attend a meeting proposed by Russian President … Read more
The 69-year-old is the first cardinal from US to lead the world’s largest Christian Church. A new pope has been elected – the first from the United States to lead the Roman Catholic Church. But the institution is divided between progressives and traditionalists, in a world polarised by conflict and widening political division. So, what … Read more
Both countries have substantial nuclear arsenals. International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict, as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only been used twice – 80 years ago on Japan. What nuclear risks do the current hostilities pose? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Dan Smith – Director of the Stockholm International … Read more
Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack. Drones struck the Conscience, a ship carrying humanitarian aid in international waters, after more than two months of an Israeli blockade on all aid trying to enter Gaza. Freedom Flotilla Coalition organisers believe Israel, which has attacked … Read more
Officials warn millions of people who rely on UN help are at risk. The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and reforms. That’s after its biggest donor, the US, slashed foreign aid. So, … Read more
Decision marks first major personnel change of Donald Trump’s second term. Mike Waltz was dropped as US national security adviser. It’s the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump’s second term. Weeks ago, he added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he is being moved … Read more
The Red Sea is a vital waterway for global trade, connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Aden through the Suez Canal. Approximately 12 percent of global shipping traffic normally passes through the Red Sea, including key oil shipments and commercial goods. The Red Sea attacks began on November 19, 2023, when Houthi forces … Read more
Fruits While the large majority of apples (95 percent) and oranges (80 percent) are grown domestically, especially in the US states of Washington, California and Florida, tropical fruits like bananas (one percent domestically grown), pineapples (10 percent), and avocados (10 percent) are primarily imported from countries like Ecuador, Costa Rica and Mexico. Vegetables Similarly, the … Read more