Trump also hinted at China’s growing influence around the canal linking the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. United States President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to demand control of the Panama Canal after accusing Panama of charging excessive rates on American ships passing through one of the world’s busiest waterways. “Our navy and commerce have been…
aamir pirzada In Damascus, members of Assad’s Alawite sect now fear reprisals Driving into Mezzeh 86, a working-class neighborhood west of Damascus, we are waved through a checkpoint manned by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters. The buildings are dilapidated and in need of repair. The region is dominated by Bashar al-Assad’s Alawite sect, a branch…
Promoter Frank Warren said that Fury would take some time to assess his options, although there was no suggestion from the fighter or his team that retirement was a possibility. After several years of failed negotiations, now could be an ideal – and realistic – time for Fury to cash in on an all-British fight…
Grief and anger are boiling in Magdeburg after an attacker used an access lane for emergency vehicles to get into a Christmas market, killing five people and injuring hundreds. On a visit on Saturday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ministers and regional political leaders were heckled by members of the public, with some angry at what…
Every year, the sports world remembers the passing of current superstar athletes and long-retired legends, each of whom impacted their respective sports in unique ways. Al Jazeera details the sporting lives of five of the most high-profile names heading into 2024: Franz Beckenbauer (September 11, 1945 – January 7, 2024) The German football great, who…
WhatsApp has launched new features for the new year 2025 to make messaging easier and more effective. New Year calling effect, sticker pack and many similar things have been included in these. Globally, crores of messages are exchanged on New Year. People send New Year greetings to each other and Whatsapp is seen to be…
Here are the key developments from the 1,032nd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is the situation as of Sunday, December 22: fighting: Eight Ukrainian drones attacked residential buildings in the Russian city of Kazan, more than 1,000 km (600 miles) from the front lines, taking the war deep into the heart of Russia….
family handout Althea Bryden starts speaking with Italian accent after stroke “I remember thinking, ‘Who’s he talking to?’” On May 4, Althea Bryden was found unconscious in her bed with her face tilted to the right. The 58-year-old woman, from Highbury, north London, was taken to hospital and found to have suffered a stroke, leaving…
getty images Christmas can be a difficult time for many people, including those facing financial pressures Gone are the days when kids circled their favorite toys in catalogs in hopes of getting what they wanted from Santa. Instead, social media feat of taking There are now well-known catalogs – where influencers display the items they…
walker family Amanda Walker felt she was trapped in a flat she couldn’t sell because of flammable cladding. When it was discovered that no government scheme would cover the cost of removing hazardous materials from her newly built flat in south London, she started campaigning. He spent four years trying to get justice for himself…
