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Chinese state media is polishing the narrative of the conflict in the Middle East for domestic audiences. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy.
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.
Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human rights violations.
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limited role for the international body.
The State Department said it had formally reopened its embassy in Caracas after seven years. The US seized President Nicolas Maduro in a military raid in January and has since reestablished diplomatic ties.
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.
Gunmen attacked a bar in the city overnight, reportedly killing dozens. The Plateau State government imposed a 48-hour curfew in the area. It said the perpetrators had not been identified.
The new law, introduced by Israel's far-right government, was passed by parliament Monday night. It imposes the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks.
A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence.
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning global order is coming apart.
Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were killed in a collision.
The stakes are high as Islamabad says it is prepared to mediate negotiations, with the prospect of a protracted regional war threatening Pakistan's economy and security.
Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page.
Following the 2022-2023 coups in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the junta regimes turned to Russia, China, and even the US. Now, the EU wants to invest more in West Africa's security and growth to forge closer ties.
The legislation — introduced by Israel's far-government — aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence. Israeli parliament is expected to vote on the bill this week.
A rare visit to Noth Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence.
The controversial legislation to expand the death penalty was introduced by Israel's far-right government. Israel's Knesset is expected to vote on the bill this week.
Cheng Li-wun's visit to China, expected to take place in April, would be the first by a sitting leader of Taiwan's main opposition party in a decade.
The human rights group has sounded the alarm about risks faced by visitors to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It goes as far as to describe the situation in the United States as a "human rights emergency."
One year after Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, global trade flows have shifted. Trade data shows which countries gained, which lost — and who is footing the bill.
US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis.
Israeli police said they had notified the church that no mass could be held on Palm Sunday due to safety concerns. Authorities have banned large gatherings since the Iran war began.
Seven people were seriously injured when a car plowed into pedestrians in the central English city of Derby. A man, who is originally from India, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Two unidentified drones crashed in southern Finland. According to the country's prime minister, the drones may have been Ukrainian drones that strayed into Finnish airspace.
The pope has said God rejects the prayers of those who wage war and have "hands full of blood." Leo has also prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass.
Vehicles stolen in the EU may soon be legally registered in Russia. One German police union fears this could lead to an increase in car thefts in Europe.
University students are being recruited to serve in drone units fighting Ukraine. They are offered lucrative contracts and promised they won't be sent to the front. Reports suggest those promises are not always kept.
French police arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris offices. The custody of the first arrested suspect arrested has been extended.
As the Iran war intensifies, satellite imagery has become a key battleground in the information war. Manipulated or AI‑generated aerial images are increasingly blurring the line between fact and fiction on the ground.
