International affairs and reporting from abroad.
Sir Patrick Stewart, one of Britain's most celebrated actors, has died at the age of 86. His death marks the end of an extraordinary career that took him from Shakespearean theatre to some of the b...
The G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta has laid bare the growing differences between the world's major economies. Discussions on the wars in Ukraine and Iran, international trade, energy sec...
The Federal Reserve's latest interest-rate decision has put US monetary policy firmly back in focus, with investors around the world closely watching what comes next. On 28 October, the central ban...
Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) keeps much of the country trapped in instability....
Trump’s Iran strategy has largely centred on military deterrence, economic pressure and diplomatic negotiations. However, the continuing confrontation has raised doubts about whether this approach ...
Global oil markets are once again facing uncertainty as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to grow. Reports of tanker attacks, threats to Saudi energy facilities and stalled diplomatic e...
Israel is heading into a period of political uncertainty after its latest general election failed to give any political bloc enough seats to form a government independently.The final results show t...
Israel's political future remains uncertain following the October 27 general election, which failed to deliver a clear parliamentary majority to either Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-win...
Global trade has held up better than many expected, but businesses are operating in an increasingly uncertain environment. Changing tariff policies, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to major s...
Efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States remain stuck, with the two sides still far apart on the conditions needed for a lasting agreement. Despite diplomatic outreach through re...
Diplomatic efforts across the Gulf are gathering pace as regional governments work to prevent the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel from spreading further. Recent talks in Tehra...
Japan is stepping up efforts to make artificial intelligence a major driver of economic growth. The government sees AI as a way to improve productivity, ease pressure from labour shortages and help...
Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has resumed a long-delayed investigation inside Unit 2 of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The operation is aimed at giving engineers...
Japanese trading group Sojitz Corporation is expanding its international seafood business with the full acquisition of Sealaska Foods International Holdings Limited, the parent company of UK-based ...
Qatar has called on Iran to turn its promises of peace into concrete action, saying diplomatic efforts will have little chance of success unless Tehran addresses the security concerns of its Gulf n...
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Türkiye and Pakistan have agreed to continue diplomatic discussions as concerns grow over the widening conflict in the Middle East. The four countries want to strengthen regiona...
Saudi Arabia is on heightened alert after its air defences reportedly intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Yemen. The latest incidents have raised concerns about the safety of majo...
Bahrain has condemned reported Houthi missile launches towards Saudi Arabia’s Makkah and Madinah regions, expressing solidarity with the Kingdom and supporting its efforts to protect its territory ...
Global markets are looking ahead to the US Federal Reserve’s October policy meeting, with investors weighing what its latest decision could mean for the dollar, bond yields, stock markets and the I...
The race for control of the US Congress is entering its final stretch, with Republicans fighting to hold on to their narrow majorities and Democrats hoping to regain power in Washington. The Novemb...
US President Donald Trump says the trade dispute with Canada could be resolved “pretty soon,” raising hopes of a breakthrough after months of rising tariffs and stalled negotiations. He made the re...
With the US midterm elections approaching on November 3, the cost of living and the war with Iran are emerging as major concerns for voters. Rising fuel prices, expensive everyday essentials and un...
Infosys has lowered its revenue growth forecast for FY2027, reflecting a tougher business environment as clients become more cautious with technology spending and push for lower costs. The decision...
India’s eastern coast is bracing for a potentially dangerous cyclone as Cyclone Arnab intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. State authorities are stepping up emergency preparations, arranging evacuat...
