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Syria: Macron criticises Trump’s withdrawal decision

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has said he deeply regrets President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to withdrawal all US troops from Syria.

Trump names Shanahan acting defence secretary

Deputy Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan has been appointed acting Pentagon chief, President Donald Trump has announced. The move follows the resigna

INDONESIA: Tsunami kills more than 220, injures hundreds

The death toll from a volcano-triggered tsunami in Indonesia has risen to more than 220, with over 800 people injured, officials said on Sunday. “222

SUDAN: Doctors strike as protests enter fifth day

Fresh anti-government protests have erupted in Sudan as doctors said they would go on strike to increase pressure on President Omar al-Bashir. An inde

RUSSIA: Nine workers die in fire at Uralkali mine in Russia

Rescuers have found nine dead construction workers after a fire in a mine in Russia operated by potash maker Uralkali, Russian news agencies reported