Comprehensive coverage of global geopolitical developments.
Abdul Ahad Momand, the only Afghan to travel to space, has died. His 1988 Soviet space mission remains a landmark in Cold War history, undertaken while the USSR waged war in his homeland.
Pakistani airstrikes targeting militant positions in three eastern Afghan provinces killed 36 civilians and wounded 163 others, drawing fierce condemnation from the Taliban government and escalating a dangerous cross-border conflict.
Morocco pulled off a stunning upset against the Netherlands, winning 3-2 on penalties in the round of 32 to advance to the last 16, igniting celebrations across the Arab world and Africa.
A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, prompting residents of a middle-class Caracas neighborhood to take rescue efforts into their own hands, using hand tools to break through rubble in search of survivors.
Burkina Faso's military junta has officially severed diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of undermining national sovereignty in a dramatic escalation of post-colonial tensions across the Sahel region.
The Manifesta art biennial is transforming hundreds of empty postwar churches in Germany's Ruhr region into vibrant cultural spaces, blending contemporary art with sacred architecture and reigniting debates about heritage, identity, and urban renewal.
Hungary's new government under Péter Magyar moves swiftly to dismantle Viktor Orbán's political system, targeting corruption, media reform, and democratic restoration in a historic political shift.
Iran held its first meeting with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary peace deal with the US, signaling a major shift in maritime power dynamics in one of the world's most critical waterways.
Penelope Keith's unmatched portrayal of comic snobs in The Good Life and To the Manor Born defined British television comedy, blending sharp wit with surprising warmth that made her characters unforgettable.
A landmark agreement between Lebanon and Israel has fractured Lebanese society, with supporters praising its potential to curb Iranian influence while protesters denounce it as a national betrayal.
A dinosaur bone collected in Antarctica in 1985 sat unidentified in a museum drawer for decades, now confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil from the continent — a Titanosaur tail vertebra.
Portugal face Uzbekistan as Cristiano Ronaldo struggles with poor form and a social media storm targets his teammates, raising questions about his future role.