By Anonymous (not verified) , 8 February, 2025 Trump meets Netanyahu, raises US takeover of Gaza February 8 – 14, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP American tariffs spark China retaliation. US eyes Ukraine’s rare earth minerals. Musk launches public sector purge.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 1 February, 2025 Gazans return home as Trump pushes for ‘clean-out’ February 1 – 7, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Omar Al-Qataa / AFP New Zealand lures digital nomads. Congo teeters towards all-out war. China’s DeepSeek spooks US tech firms.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 25 January, 2025 Gazans return home amid doubts ceasefire will hold January 25 – 31, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Eyad Baba / AFP Indonesia plans social media age limit. Rival militant groups clash in Colombia. Trump’s ‘golden age’.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 11 January, 2025 US-brokered ceasefire hinges on living hostages January 11 – 17, 2025 Jonathan Pearlman Saeed Jaras / Middle East Images Indonesia launches free-meal program. Impeached South Korean president tries to avoid arrest. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns, LA burns.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 21 December, 2024 De facto leader calls for Syria to ‘remain united’ December 21, 2024 – January 10, 2025 News Jonathan Pearlman Chris McGrath / Getty Images At least 14 dead as earthquake rocks Vanuatu. Ukraine mounts operations inside Russia. Trump’s crypto conversion.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 7 December, 2024 Rebels advance as conflict displaces 50,000 Syrians December 7 – 13, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman Delil Souleiman / AFP International Court of Justice hears landmark climate change case. South Korean leader faces calls to resign. Biden pardons his son.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 23 November, 2024 Ukraine’s missile escalation sparks Putin ‘nuclear’ threat November 23 – 29, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman Nina Liashonok / AFP Māori protests over Treaty of Waitangi. Israel and Hezbollah closer to ceasefire deal. Trump’s ‘hand grenade’ picks.
By Anonymous (not verified) , 16 November, 2024 Trump rewards loyalists with White House positions November 16 – 22, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman X Trump rewards loyalists with White House positions. Deportation and climate plans. Ukraine and Gaza. Musk in the White House
By Anonymous (not verified) , 9 November, 2024 Trump broadens base with second presidential victory November 9 – 15, 2024 Jonathan Pearlman Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images
By Anonymous (not verified) , 2 November, 2024 Israel ban on UN aid agency jeopardises US support November 2 – 8, 2024 News Jonathan Pearlman Eyad Baba / AFP Indonesia bans iPhone 16 sales. North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia to fight against Ukraine. Polls tight, Trump is favourite.
