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The expanding Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is happening to people on the ground?
Nigeria's northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor that could destabilize the region.
Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates. Ankara fears the conflict could destabilize the region.
Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates. Ankara fears the conflict could destabilize the region.
Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content.
A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible deliberate act.
Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly."
The widening Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is happening to people on the ground?
Pakistan announced fuel- and cost-saving measures to mitigate the economic strain from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The steps include temporary school closures, government salary cuts, and a ban on iftar gatherings.
The new budget for Kenya's official presidential residence is reportedly higher than that of many other countries, including the White House. Economists are urging more accountability.
Thousands of Chinese officials, including members of the National People's Congress, are meeting in Beijing as the government projects the lowest GDP growth in decades.
Nigeria's northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor and its impact on national security and regional stability.
Iran's civilians are dealing with US and Israeli airstrikes amid an internet blackout and with nearly no protection provided by the state. Even regime opponents are losing hope that the war will be over soon.
Iran's civilians are dealing with US and Israeli airstrikes amid an internet blackout and with nearly no protection provided by the state. Even regime opponents are losing hope that the war will be over soon.
New Mexico prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation after the release of the so-called 'Epstein files'. At least two women have made allegations of sexual misconduct at the remote property.
Ursula von der Leyen has said the European Union was "completely dependent" on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports.
Less than a month after India agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a US trade deal, Washington says it can buy it again. The latest reports suggest it may loosen other sanctions against Moscow.
The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for "hours." The cause of the power failure is under investigation.
The electricity connection between Finland and Sweden is expected to be offline for "hours." The cause of the power failure is under investigation.
Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already spoken with Shah.
The woman is being detained on suspicion of attempted murder after reportedly firing at singer Rihanna's Beverly Hills home using an AR-15-style assault rifle. No injuries were reported.
The US designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage. Washington has also called for the reassessment of UN aid to Kabul.
The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With tankers stuck and Gulf oil facilities hit, producers are running short on storage to maintain production.
New Delhi seems determined to not take sides in the US-Iran war — even with a US submarine sinking an Iranian frigate near its shores. But pressure is mounting on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The oil price spiked near $120 after strikes on Iran's energy sites and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. With tankers stuck and Gulf oil facilities hit, producers are running short on storage to maintain production.
New budget allocation for Kenya's State House shows it has surpassed that of many other countries. While there's a caveat to the increase, economists urge stronger accountability and prioritization.
The contentious trial of Istanbul's deposed mayor, once the main rival to President Erdogan, got off to a rocky start. The opposition CHP party calls the corruption investigation against it politically motivated.
Global arms exports rose massively between 2021 and 2025. Europe has overtaken Asia and the Middle East as the largest importer of weapons, as fear of Russia increases on the continent.
Spain has introduced strict measures to combat violence against women. But there is still a high number of femicides. One digital art project is raising locals' awareness of murders in Madrid.
Iran's Assembly of Experts has chosen Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba as the country's new supreme leader. His selection shows that the Iranian regime, at war with the US and Israel, has opted for a confrontational path.
