Trump says will respect US midterm results ‘if they’re honest’
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would respect the results of next week's US midterms "if they're honest elections," in a fresh hint at baseless claims of mass voter fraud.
US Supreme Court hears migrant asylum claim case
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday was examining a former policy of turning away migrants before they crossed the US-Mexico border to present an asylum claim. The policy, known as “metering,” has not been in place since 2021, but President Donald Trump is seeking a ruling validating it as legal in the event it may […]
Ghana, EU sign first accord to counter west Africa insecurity
Ghana and the European Union on Tuesday signed their first formal defence partnership, as the country presents itself as a regional bulwark against the growing jihadist violence roiling west Africa.
Israel says will take ‘control’ of security zone in south Lebanon
Israel said on Tuesday that its military would take control of south Lebanon up to the Litani River, around 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the border, as deadly strikes pounded the country.
UN rights council to meet Wednesday on Iran’s Gulf strikes
The UN Human Rights Council said it will hold an urgent debate on Wednesday on Iran’s strikes on countries across the Gulf region and their impact on civilians.
Russia sending Iran intelligence to prolong war –Ukraine’s Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Russia is passing intelligence to Iran in an effort to prolong the war in the Middle East.
