KABUL/ISLAMABAD – Tensions along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have erupted into a full-blown military confrontation, with both nations trading heavy fire and accusing each other of initiating "unprovoked" attacks.…
A significant shift in HIV care is on the horizon, promising to revolutionize daily treatment for older adults living with the virus. New investigational single-pill and simplified regimens are emerging from clinical…
N'DJAMENA, Chad – Chad has significantly heightened its efforts to insulate itself from the escalating conflict in neighboring Sudan, recently announcing the indefinite closure of its extensive border. This decisive…
Copenhagen, Denmark – A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a concerning picture of tobacco and nicotine product consumption across the European Region, revealing that young people,…
Chappaqua, NY – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton appeared Thursday before the House Oversight Committee for a closed-door deposition, facing lawmakers intent on unraveling the intricate web surrounding deceased…
GENEVA – Thousands of individuals seeking safety and better opportunities perished or vanished on treacherous migratory routes worldwide in 2025, with a United Nations agency reporting a staggering 7,667 deaths and…
Lagos, Nigeria – The tragic death of Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, the 21-month-old son of renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has ignited a high-stakes coroner's inquest in Lagos, scheduled to formally commence on…
Cologne, Germany – A German administrative court ruled Thursday to temporarily prevent the nation's domestic intelligence agency from officially classifying the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed…
Germany stands at a potentially historic juncture as discussions intensify regarding the selection of its next Federal President in 2027. For the first time in its history, the nation could elect a woman to the largely…
The highly anticipated release of millions of documents related to financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has unleashed a torrent of information, but it has also created a fertile ground for widespread…
KYIV, Ukraine – A massive overnight aerial assault by Russian forces struck across Ukraine, injuring dozens and damaging critical infrastructure, just hours before U.S. and Ukrainian envoys were set to convene in Geneva…
Dhaka and New Delhi are actively recalibrating their multifaceted relationship, signaling a significant reset in bilateral ties following a recent political transition in Bangladesh. The election of the Bangladesh…
TIRANA, ALBANIA – A disturbing surge in femicide cases across Albania is casting a stark light on profound gaps within the nation's protection system for women and girls. Despite legislative reforms and increased…
Juba, South Sudan – Over a decade since its jubilant independence, South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, faces a profoundly precarious future as efforts to stabilize the country under President Salva Kiir's…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A nearly blind refugee from Myanmar, who had been missing for several days after his release from U.S. Border Patrol custody, was found dead Tuesday evening on a downtown Buffalo street, igniting a…
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has unexpectedly called a snap parliamentary election for March 24, a decision largely seen as a strategic move to capitalize on a recent surge in public…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh's newly formed cabinet, following the February 2026 general election, features a stark reduction in women's representation, signaling a potential setback for gender equality in the…
SEATTLE, WA – Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has publicly expressed profound regret over his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, describing the interactions as a…
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by two fundamentally different approaches to power generation and economic development. On one side, the European Union is vigorously pursuing…
While global attention frequently fixates on Russia's vast oil and gas reserves as instruments of geopolitical influence, a quieter, yet equally potent, form of leverage persists within its nuclear energy sector.…
HONG KONG – In a rare legal turn, Hong Kong's Court of Appeal on Thursday overturned the fraud conviction and nearly six-year prison sentence of pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai. The decision, lauded by supporters as…
Paris, France – A palpable sense of concern is rippling through French political circles as the nation braces for a potential surge of far-right influence, increasingly echoing the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA)…
FRANKFURT, GERMANY – The brutal slaying of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) train conductor earlier this month has sent shockwaves across Germany, igniting a fervent debate on railway safety and culminating in a comprehensive…
Beirut is on high alert, its already fragile stability threatened by the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The prospect of a potential U.S. strike against Iran has cast a long shadow over Lebanon,…
WASHINGTON D.C. – The Trump administration announced a temporary halt of $259 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, citing widespread concerns over alleged fraud within the state's social services programs. The…
GENEVA – As high-stakes diplomatic negotiations commenced in Geneva on Thursday, top U.S. officials issued stark warnings regarding what they described as a severe and escalating threat posed by Iran. U.S. Secretary of…
PYONGYANG — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that the future of relations between Pyongyang and Washington hinges entirely on the "attitude" of the United States, signaling a conditional willingness for…