Spreading Islamist insurgency dominates Benin’s presidential campaign
Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state’s stability.
Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East’s reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
Russia and Ukraine agree to truce for Orthodox Easter
Vladimir Putin announced the truce, which will last from Saturday afternoon on 11 April through Easter Sunday.
Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors
She called rumours that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump “mean-spirited attempts to defame my reputation”.
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore’s air-con addiction
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
US has let in 4,499 refugees since October – all but three were South African
Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.
Melania Trump: ‘I never had a relationship with Epstein’
The first lady went on to say, ‘I am not Epstein’s victim. Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump’.
Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire – then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
