But unless it suspends sanctions on Syria now, the country faces economic collapse. It would then surely become a failed state, and spread mayhem to its neighbours. As we explain in our Briefing this week and an online profile,

"A confrontation, possibly even a small-scale military one, may occur between Israel and Turkey," one expert told Newsweek.

The WINEP session’s characteristics — inaccurate statements received as truth and a general atmosphere of reinforcing preconceived attitudes — leave the impression of a casual conversation among acqua

While a Pentagon and White House sign-off has not always ensured commendable (or even legal) airstrike execution in the past, the process at least required the sign-off of individuals who answered to the American public.

The axing of some 10,000 programs has consigned untold numbers of children and refugees to death, officials say. Documents and interviews reveal that the State Department appears to have made the cuts without the careful review it described in court.

President Donald Trump signs a deal to suspend some of the Canada tariffs until April 2, hours after signing a similar exemption for Mexico. Presenter Rahul Tandon examines what the change in policy means.

U.S. Central Command announced on Saturday that it had killed a senior military leader of an Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Hurras al-Din in an airstrike in Syria.

In a dramatic Friday night purge, President Donald Trump took decisive action to avoid a repeat of his first term when he tussled with senior military leaders, by firing America’s top general and removing others in an effort to ensure he has a fully compliant Pentagon.