Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo goes on trial over failed bid to dissolve parliament
The country’s ex-leader, who was detained in December 2022, faces charges of rebellion, abuse of power and disrupting the peace. Read more at Read More
US puts intelligence sharing with Ukraine on pause, CIA director says
Reports circulated on Wednesday that the US had cut off intelligence support to Ukraine, a move that could curtail Kyiv’s efforts on the battlefield. Read more at Read More
Snowfall in eastern Turkey creates postcard-worthy landscapes
Heavy snowfall in Turkey blanketed forests and mountains in white, while freezing temperatures in Van province led to the partial freezing of Lake Erçek. Read more at Read More
Hundreds of foreign doctors go on hunger strike in France
Although Emmanuel Macron’s government pledged last year to give them more protection, some still earn three times as little as their colleagues. Read more at Read More
Beijing responds to Trump’s tariffs by vowing to fight ’till the end’
US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing’s products to 20%. Read more at…
Filipino Catholics observe Ash Wednesday with tradition of ash cross
Catholic devotees in Manila lined up outside Baclaran Church for Ash Wednesday, receiving ash crosses made from blessed palms, marking the start of Lent. Read more at Read More
North Korea upgrades air force with new early warning aircraft, satellite images show
Satellite imagery from the specialised website N38 North appeared to show that the country’s first airborne early warning aircraft is near completion. Read more at Read More
Belarus willing to host ‘hassle-free’ Ukraine peace talks, says Lukashenko
The long-serving authoritarian leader is a close ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin. Read more at Read More
Trump’s words signal respect for Greenland’s wishes, Danish defence minister says
Danish officials framed the US president’s direct appeal to the island’s inhabitants to choose to be part of his country as a positive — at least in some way. Read…
Trump’s NATO ambassador nominee says US commitment to alliance ‘ironclad’
Matt Whitaker emphasised that his role would be pushing member states to meet Trump’s demand for increased defence spending, now raised to 5% of GDP. Read more at Read More