Israeli parliament voted against a bill to annex Betair Illit, a large settlement in the West Bank. The vote took place on Wednesday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the US....
When the civil war in Syria began, Mohammed al-Hallak was only a teenager. This is his story....
India has pushed ahead of Japan as the world's fourth-biggest economy after sustained high growth, New Delhi says. Economic pace has apparently picked up more quickly than expected and India may soon ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Versions of Dubai chocolate are available in local bakeries and big chocolatiers just about everywhere. ✓ The dessert has...
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia — once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women — has died at the age of 80....
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, who was once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women, has died at the age of 81....
Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, who was once praised for restoring democracy and empowering millions of women, has died at the age of 80....
From political gaffes and diplomatic stumbles to courtroom fury and security breaches, many of Singapore’s viral moments in 2025 showed how quickly everyday incidents in the city state could turn into...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday his country was “10 per cent” away from a deal to end the war with Russia, but cautioned that the most important issues were unresolved and war...
Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work. Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly ...
Experienced Ukrainian troops showed their Western trainers that, particularly in urban environments, they wanted to move slowly. YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images A British trainer who worked with ...
A senior Ukrainian officer said NATO would suffer heavy losses in a war against Russia. Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images A Ukrainian officer warned that NATO would face heavier losses than Ky...
NATO has identified interceptor drones as a promising new tool for air defense. Artur Widak/Anadolu via Getty Images NATO militaries are seeking air defense tools that are more affordable than expensi...
The Navy's fleet size has fluctuated and shrunken as China continues to churn out more warships. Official US Navy photo The US Navy's fleet size has shrunk considerably due to problems with new ship c...
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - JUNE 24: U.S. Navy sailors stand along the deck as they prepare for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to depart from the Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, in Norfolk, V...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Imralı is a prison island associated with Turkey's historical conflicts. ✓ The island mirrors the nation's strugg...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing new capital rules. ✓ Rules include risk charges on crypto assets. ...
📋 Key Facts ✓ India and New Zealand have announced a trade pact making the majority of goods trade duty-free. ✓ India aims to become an...
📋 Key Facts ✓ The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the digital euro. ✓ The digital euro is developed by the Europea...
The Caribbean offers hundreds of tourist destinations across its many islands and coasts. Douglas Olivares/Shutterstock The US State Department rates destinations by safety and security risks. Advisor...