Trump asks US Supreme Court to lift ban on deportations under wartime law
US president appeals to Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ban on his use of an obscure wartime law.
Earthquakes in Myanmar spread destruction as far as Bangkok
Twin earthquakes in Myanmar, one a 7.7 magnitude, caused extensive damage as far away as Bangkok.
Israel launches first air strike on Lebanon’s Beirut since November truce
Israeli attack destroys a residential building in a Beirut suburb as France’s Macron decries ‘unacceptable’ strike.
Israel bombs Beirut for first time since ceasefire
The Israeli military destroyed a building in a residential area of southern Beirut on Friday.
Fire the unelected social media dictators: Doctorow on tech and US politics
Is Big Tech out of control and AI beyond limits? Redi Tlhabi speaks with author and activist Cory Doctorow.
What’s at stake in the DR Congo conflict with M23 rebels and Rwanda?
Redi Tlhabi dissects the continuing conflict in the DRC and its potential impact on regional stability.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar; tremors felt in Thailand: All we know
Myanmar’s military government imposes a state of emergency after tremors cause deaths and destroy buildings.
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim back home after heart attack
Tamim Iqbal was admitted to hospital on Monday after suffering chest pains while competing in a match in Bangladesh.
Canadian company seeks US permission to start deep-sea mining as outcry ensues
An abrupt announcement has rattled members of a little-known U.N. agency based in Jamaica that has protected deep international waters for more than 30 years
Resorts World casino in Las Vegas fined $10.5M in money-laundering case
Nevada gaming regulators have issued a $10.5 million fine against the Resorts World casino on the Las Vegas Strip