The view across Washington’s National Mall this week is as beautiful as it is poignant. All along the sun-dappled turf, some 200,000 American flags have been arranged with military precision, creating an oasis of tranquillity in a city riven by hatred and fear. At night the flags create a fluttering carpet of many colours stretching … Read more
When Joe Biden takes the oath of office this week, he will go down in history: having won more votes than any previous candidate, he will become the oldest person ever to become the country’s Commander-in-Chief. He will also, perhaps, be the first President to fulfil his mandate on the day of his inauguration. For … Read more
Hassan Rouhani has hailed the end of Trump’s presidency and said that Donald Trump’s life will end ‘in a few days’ when he will ‘go to the dustbin of history’ in a speech commemorating Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. The Iranian President made the comments on Wednesday as the country this week honours the military commander who … Read more