Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed rebels draw Yemen into the wider war
The lightning advance of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes in Yemen.
US indictment exposes Russian global assassination network
The new charges echo a series of cases across Europe this summer.
Iran hesitates to clamp down on defiance of headscarf rules as war and economic pressures mount
Women continue to test boundaries, with some even visiting government offices without headscarves.
Inquiry into New Zealand man, who hid his kids in forest for years, lambasts officials’ actions
The inquiry, launched in November 2025, scrutinized how government agencies handled the case.
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing
A gold mine collapse in Sudan has killed at least 82 people, according to a local official and activists. Survivors said on Wednesday that the tragedy happened at the al-Zara…
Centenarians living in Japan exceed 100,000 for the first time
The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan has surpassed a record 100,000 this year. The latest figures from Japan's government underscore the country’s rapid aging and population…
Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for the US lifting some sanctions, envoy says
The U.S. special envoy for Belarus says that the country’s authorities have agreed to release 25 prisoners as part of a deal that includes the lifting of U.S. sanctions against…
Why Yemen’s Houthis have only grown stronger through years of war
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who are now advancing on a key maritime checkpoint and striking Saudi oil facilities, have been at war for years.
China can block citizens from leaving the country over national security or tech export violations
Citizens involved in overseas criminal activities could face travel bans for up to three years.
Muslim region in southern Philippines holds first elections
Voters are choosing the 80 members of a regional parliament, who will in turn elect a chief minister in their first session.