Cambodia: Alleged cyber scam boss extradited to China
Authorities say Li Xiong was arrested in Cambodia and deported at the request of Chinese authorities. He is linked to an accused scam center kingpin who was extradited in January.
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Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?
What did our forebears do during the Nazi era? A subject long shrouded in silence in German families. Now, the US National Archives has made millions of NSDAP membership cards available online.
Deterrent or danger: After Iran, are Saudi Arabia and Turkey next in line for nuclear weapons?
The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing due to the Iran war, and not just because nuclear sites in Iran and Israel are being attacked. Other countries may decide they're safer with a nuclear weapon too.
Senegal: President signs off on LGBTQ law doubling maximum jail term for same-sex relations
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex relations, as well as false allegations.
How China is using AI-generated propaganda to cast the US as a reckless aggressor in its war with Iran
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
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Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba, the 1st since US blockade
The tanker carrying some 730,000 barrels of crude oil is sanctioned by the US, the EU and the UK amid the war in Ukraine. It comes as Cuba struggles with severe shortages after Trump's total oil blockade since January.
Local elections in Serbia: Is Vucic's party losing its grip?
Serbia's ruling SNS once again secured victories in local elections — but sometimes just by a few hundred votes. Narrowing margins suggest a shifting political landscape and growing momentum for anti-government protests.
Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
Mediterranean sharks are vanishing in a legal void
Along Libya's coast, sharks — including breeding females — are sold unchecked. With little enforcement and growing financial pressure on fishermen, vulnerable species are spiraling toward extinction.
Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but critics warn it threatens democratic gains.
How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war
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.
Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?
Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.
Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues
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.
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
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.
US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks
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.
US reopens embassy in Venezuela after seizing Nicolas Maduro
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.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs shifted global trade. Which countries gained the most? Which lost? And who is footing the bill?
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.
Nigeria: Curfew in Jos area after attack near university
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.
An in-depth look at Israel's new death penalty law
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.
How North Korea is using Belarus to deepen ties with Russia
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.
Germany's Pistorius in Asia warns of a frayed global order
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 CEO to retire after English-only condolence furor
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.
Pakistan under pressure to host successful US-Iran talks
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 police say stray Ukrainian drone carried warhead
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.
EU seeks new strategy amid Sahel 'influence' rivalries
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.
Israel poised to pass controversial death penalty bill
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.
North Korea-Russia axis bolstered by Belarus
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.
Controversial death penalty bill set to pass in Israel
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.
Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invite to visit China
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.
Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks
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."