An in-depth look at Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the Persian throne. Explore his journey from exiled crown prince to a leading opposition figure, and understand his vision for a future secular democratic...
Investigators have placed one of the owners of the bar where a blaze quickly spread at a New Year party in pretrial detention. Meanwhile, Switzerland held a ceremony to mourn the dozens of victims....
Ukraine is using ground robots to evacuate the wounded, and some have cages or armor to protect the soldiers. 1st Separate Medical Battalion A ground robot evacuating a wounded Ukrainian soldier was a...
The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate....
With less than a week to go until a presidential summit, China’s top diplomat has used talks with his South Korean counterpart to reassert Beijing’s stand on Taiwan and take aim at Tokyo. In a phone c...
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Few will mourn Maduro’s ousting, but its manner sets a dangerous precedent...
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026. (Image credit: Izhar Khan)...
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said more than 150 U.S. aircraft were used....
A world order built around great power spheres of influence is a recipe for instability and conflict...
Nigeria's myriad of security problems continues to pressure security forces. At least 9 soldiers were killed when their convoy struck a landmine before attackers opened fire on January 4. It happened ...
2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stack—from minerals to models to military doctrine....
As protests against the Islamic regime intensify, the son of the overthrown Shah seeks to rally support from abroad...
Iran has been gripped by demonstrations amid the country's economic crisis, with social discontent fueling open protest against the regime. Media and authorities have pinned the blame on foreign intel...
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USS Bulkeley, one of the destroyers involved in the seizure, sails in the Atlantic Ocean. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Nye Two US Navy destroyers helped American f...
All eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States – Taipei’s top international backer – appears less likely to i...
Anti-imperialist ideologue Diosdado Cabello poses the greatest threat to interim president Delcy Rodríguez, experts say...
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China political analyst Victor Gao argues that the US has come to terms with China’s growing power....