A Taliban highway could lead to the future. But it’s stuck in the past.
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Rubio embarks on mission impossible: Retake the Panama Canal
President Trump’s secretary of state arrives in Panama City on Saturday with a brazen mandate from his boss and a wary host.
Trump to send Venezuelans back to Maduro’s repressive state
An agreement with the government of Nicolás Maduro will allow the deportation of hundreds of thousands back to the authoritarian socialist regime many have fled.
Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia
Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.
Sick and wounded Palestinians leave Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens
The Rafah crossing reopened after eight months, allowing 37 medical patients into Egypt to receive treatment.
Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.
Watch: Freed Palestinian prisoners greeted by jubilant crowds
In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.
Why the Panama Canal matters
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Panama in his first international trip. Here’s what to know about the Panama Canal and Trump’s claims about it.
Watch: Israeli joy as three more hostages return
Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon and Keith Siegel were freed as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
Ukraine’s defense sector in disarray at crucial moment in the war
A dispute between top defense officials comes amid worries over continued U.S. military support for Ukraine and reawakens worries over corruption.
Hamas releases U.S. hostage Keith Siegel; Rafah crossing reopens for Gazan patients
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old citizen of Israel and the United States, and two other male hostages were released Saturday as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Hindu nationalists make gains among India’s tribes and spur backlash
Millions of missionaries work in schools, hospitals and other institutions. Their success is deepening divisions.
The skies now quiet, Gazans search for water, food, shelter
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought relief, but Gazans still are struggling to survive.
Mother and child among seven killed in Philadelphia medical jet crash
The small plane was carrying six people when it crashed, and at least one other person was killed on the ground, officials say.
EU foreign policy chief says defence spending must rise
Kaja Kallas says Europe needs to increase investment to keep pace with threats facing the continent.
Trump says Venezuela will accept migrants returned from US
The move follows talks between Maduro and a Trump envoy that led to the release of six US detainees.
Canada 'will stand up to a bully', says PM contender Carney over Trump tariffs
The prime ministerial candidate responds to Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on Canada.
Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.
Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site
NTSB officials say recorders from both aircraft have been recovered in good condition as the investigation into the crash continues.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift square off at Grammys - what to watch for
Who's nominated, who will win, and how to watch the Grammy Awards, which take place in LA on Sunday.
Secretive Christian sect coerced young mothers to give up babies
Hundreds of adoptions could have taken place between the 1950s and 1990s, say women who were members of a Christian sect.
US system predicting global famine offline amid Trump freeze
The Famine Early Warning System Network is used to predict and prevent famines around the world.
Trump's tariffs hit China hard before - this time, it's ready
Trump has threatened a 10% levy from 1 February - but his campaign included 60% tariffs against Chinese imports.
