Reports say that McMaster disapproved of Trump’s undisciplined style of governance while Trump disliked several of McMaster’s decisions, including acknowledging Russia interference in the 2016 US elections. US National Security Adviser HR McMaster has resigned from US President Donald Trump’s administration. McMaster replaced Michael Flynn who was fired 14 months ago. The retired general was […]

Funerals are being held for some of the victims of a fire at a shopping centre in Kemerovo, Siberia, on Sunday. It is a day of national mourning in Russia to remember the 64 victims – 41 of whom were children. Funerals are being held for some of the victims of a fire at a […]

Ryanair’s current share price “fails to reflect its structural growth capability and cash generation potential”, according to Davy Stockbrokers, the airline’s own corporate broker. It added that the new group structure being implemented at the carrier group “adds a new growth dynamic, flexibility and competition”. Davy has placed a price target of €15 on Ryanair […]

Leaked documents seem to indicate that Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been attempting to push Donald Trump towards more confrontational approaches to Qatar and Iran through Elliot Brody, a member of the Republican National Committee. A new batch of leaked documents appears to show Saudi Arabia’s attempts to influence decisions by the Trump administration. […]

In Thailand, scientists are testing fruit bats and pigs to find out how viruses are passed on to people. The hope is that this will help them contain and beat pandemics. In Thailand, scientists are testing fruit bats and pigs to find out how viruses are passed on to people. The hope is that this […]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that he will fully fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative after his administration proposed a 90 per cent spending cut. Trump told supporters at a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that he will be providing $300 million for the cleanup program, framing the announcement as “breaking news.” Trump says […]

Students in Doha are blocked from taking part in sports competitions in other Gulf countries, so they’ve come up with an alternative, the Qatar Games. It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention, and this is true for many people living in Qatar, since an air, sea and land blockade began nine months ago. […]

Al Jazeera senior political analyst says there was an international campaign to remove Tillerson from his position. US President Donald Trump has sacked Rex Tillerson as secretary of state, citing differences, and replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo. The move by Trump is the biggest shake-up of his cabinet since taking office. Al Jazeera […]

A Houthi military spokesman told Al Jazeera that their snipers kill between six to eight Saudi soldiers and mercenaries every day, in addition to the destruction of at least three Saudi military vehicles daily. Houthi losses have also been great. Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, will be visiting Washington next week […]

After the dismissal of Andrew McCabe, expectation is growing that the US president may attempt to fire the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 US election. Republican senators are warning US President Donald Trump not to fire special counsel Robert Mueller. They say he must be allowed to investigate alleged Russian meddling in […]