After filming Iran’s brutal crackdown on protests, one activist now fears for her life
BEIRUT (AP) — As tear gas canisters landed among protesters filling the wide boulevard, the 37-year-old beautician and…
Storm Marta batters Portugal and Spain just days after deadly floods
Spain and Portugal were hit with a third storm in just a matter of weeks on Saturday, as…
The real US-Iran talks are still ahead, that should worry Israel
A day after the meeting between Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, a close associate of President Trump, and Iranian…
N. Korea to hold party congress in February, first since 2021
North Korea’s leadership will hold a party congress later this month, state media announced Sunday, in what will…
Africa’s largest private defence company moves to supply Ukraine with new armoured vehicle
Paramount Group, the Sandton-based defence manufacturer founded by South African entrepreneur Ivor Ichikowitz, is entering Ukraine’s fast-growing military…
Israeli Settlers, Military Accelerate Violent Expulsion of Palestinians Off Their Land in the West Bank
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Reformist says Iranian security forces staged violence to justify crackdown
The effort to compile a database of detained healthcare workers is led by the AIDA Health Alliance (AHA),…
Iran Update, February 7, 2026
Toplines The United States and Iran will hold a new round of talks sometime early in the week…
Israel’s president to mourn antisemitic massacre in Australia, where fury over Gaza still divides
Brisbane  — Israeli President Isaac Herzog will get two very different receptions when he arrives in Australia on…
Thailand national election 2026: Voters head to the polls in high-stakes election
How Thailand became the ‘sick man of Asia’published at 06:06 GMT 06:06 GMT Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent In…
Why Tinubu’s Ambassadors Face Rejection by Host Nations
Storms may be brewing for many of President Bola Tinubu’s recently nominated ambassadors who face the prospect of…
Hawkish Japanese prime minister hopes for big win as polls open
TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will give…