India rejects Hague ruling on Indus waters: What's next?
By rejecting an international arbitration panel's ruling, New Delhi has cast fresh doubt on the future of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty.
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Armed men abduct Kenyan editor, employer suspects government
A newspaper editor in Kenya was kidnapped from a car late on Tuesday and then located near a dam far away a few hours later. The Standard paper said it suspected state involvement in an attempt to intimidate reporters.
Iran fuel crisis deepens amid war and sanctions
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
EU summons Russian envoy over failed Leipzig drone attack
The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the attempted attack had "all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism." She said the EU was summoning a Russian envoy, with France announcing a similar step.
Congo's Ebola caseload tops 6,000 as concerns grow
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,000 deaths. As the virus spreads, authorities are racing to contain one of the deadliest outbreaks in history.
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Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport
Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August.
Canada's Carney holds firm against Trump tariffs
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.
War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
Mladic's death, Bosnia and Serbia's unfinished reckoning
The death of Ratko Mladic did not close a dark chapter of European history; it reopened old wounds. The ideology that created him lives on. The Dayton Peace Agreement ended the war, not the divisions that produced it.
Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense alliance?
While Bangladesh is weighing the risks of signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, experts warn that such a move could complicate relations with neighboring India.
Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament
The new king swore to uphold the constitution in parliament in Oslo, the first major institutional step of his reign. Haakon VIII's wife Queen Mette-Marit had to skip the event in the aftermath of her lung transplant.
Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense pact?
While Bangladesh is weighing the risks of joining the Mecca mutual defense alliance, experts warn that any move to join the pact could complicate relations with neighboring India.
Can new Apple CEO John Ternus fix the tech giant's AI woes?
John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus makes AI top priority
John Ternus is just the third Apple CEO in 30 years. His primary challenge is to correct the company's faltering AI strategy to preserve its position as a big tech leader.
Nepal flood: Death toll tops 1,000 as rescue continues
Nepalese authorities say 4,000 people remain unaccounted for as rescue teams with search dogs comb through mud, rocks and debris.
US irks Germany, Europe with Russian G20 invite, press bans
Russia's finance minister is at the G20 meeting in Asheville but some key US press corps members are not. The mood was already tense amid the lengthy Iran war and Trump's renewed beef with neighbor Canada.
Nepal floods test PM Balen's young government
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.
Putin-Modi meeting at SCO: Can Russia-India ties hold?
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin are at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington.
How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disaster
A flood has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border, but in Tibet the disaster was followed by a digital crackdown. Censors erased viral footage while state media flooded platforms with official content.
Tariffs spat: Carney bets Canada can defy Trump
Canada faces new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade clash turns into a fight over economic sovereignty.
Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine
Analysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences. Does the Cameroonian government need to act more decisively?
Niger's failed coup exposes cracks in the military — and Russia's influence
The failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.
Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influence
The failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.
Nepal floods: A major test for PM Balen's government
A year after Gen Z-led protests swept Prime Minister Balendra "Balen" Shah to power, deadly floods are testing his government's ability to manage a national crisis.
Modi-Putin meeting at SCO: Can India-Russia ties hold?
Indian PM Modi meets Russia's President Putin at the SCO summit in Bishkek as Moscow and New Delhi face rising tensions with Washington — Russia over war-related sanctions, and India over its energy and trade choices.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers launched their first major attack since initiating a siege in the village of Qusra earlier this month. Saturday's attacks were met with rare criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
India's student-led Cockroach movement is taking its campaign for accountability to government schools, but its methods are meeting growing resistance
The student-led "Cockroach" movement is taking its campaign for accountability to government schools, but the activists' methods are encountering growing resistance from authorities.
Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
The West African nation's military government wants to amend the constitution to give more powers to the president. The junta, which seized power last year, says it will hold elections in December.
Greece, Turkey clash over protected Aegean marine areas
Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-running dispute between the two countries?