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Rich nations at COP30 urged to invest in stability, prosperity

Leaders of developing nations are appealing to wealthy countries to see the cost of limiting man-made climate change as an investment in global stability and prosperity.

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Dozens injured in explosion during prayers at Jakarta high school

In the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, a state high school experienced an explosion that injured more than 50 people, most of them students, while they were gathered for prayers in the school mosque.

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Iraq parliamentary election: Kurds risk losing power-broker role

For years, Iraq's Kurdish parties have been power brokers - playing a major role in deciding who runs the federal government in Baghdad. But political infighting is threatening their influence.

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COP30 summit in Brazil: UN Secy General lashes out at oil corporations

The COP30 summit convened in Belém, Brazil, with leaders emphasizing the urgent need for climate action as global temperatures and carbon emissions reach record highs.

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Iraq elections: Record number of women running for parliament

Iraq is witnessing an unprecedented number of women running for parliament, with more than 2,200 female candidates participating in the upcoming general elections.

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Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam: Homes damaged, many displaced

Typhoon Kalmaegi hit central Vietnam with winds reaching up to 149 kilometres per hour and heavy rainfall, resulting in the evacuation of more than half a million people.

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U.S. war on drugs: Senate republicans block move to stop boat attacks

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted 51-49 to block a resolution that sought to prevent President Donald Trump from launching strikes on Venezuela without congressional approval. The measure, led by Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Rand Pa...

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U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff says new country to join Abraham Accords

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says a new country is about to join the Abraham Accords.

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UK police braced for clashes as Aston Villa host Maccabi Tel Aviv

Pro-Palestine groups calling for Israel’s removal from FIFA are expected to protest outside Villa Park in Birmingham.

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Philippines declares state of emergency as typhoon Kalmaegi kills 114

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency after the storm swept through central regions.

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Israel launched ‘wave of strikes’ in southern Lebanon despite truce

Israel’s military says it has begun conducting “a wave of strikes” targeting Hezbollah military sites in southern Lebanon.

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Captive body returned by Hamas identified as Tanzanian student

The remains of the latest captive returned to Israel have been identified as those of a Tanzanian student.

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Global leaders tackle multilateral challenges on last day of UN summit

It's the final day of the Second World Summit for Social Development. European Commission Executive Vice President Roxana Minzatu said the biggest challenge is countries stepping back from working together.

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Gaza's fishing industry faces near collapse

Gaza’s fishing industry faces near collapse as conflict halts operations and Israel restricts access to the sea.

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NATO bolsters its defences: Bloc responds to Russian drone incursions

NATO enhances surveillance and air defence as Russian aircraft and drones repeatedly enter European airspace.

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U.S. ramps up Caribbean presence, Vieques residents recall memories

The U.S. has ramped up its military presence in the Caribbean, leading to unease among residents of Vieques, Puerto Rico. The island, once used as a U.S. military bombing range for sixty years, still suffers from contamination and restri...

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Protests erupt in Mexico’s Uruapan after mayor's assassination

Protesters take to the streets of one of Mexico’s most dangerous towns after the local Mayor was gunned downed. Officials attribute his killing to a drug cartel, making him the tenth mayor killed since President Claudia Sheinbaum took of...

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Republicans and Democrats trade blame as shutdown drags on

The US government shutdown is now in its 36th day—a record-breaking length. While both political parties blame each other, the result is being felt by the public. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are going without pay, and govern...

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United States set to boycott COP30 conference in Brazil

Leaders from more than 150 countries are beginning to arrive in Belem in northern Brazil. They’ll be attending a Climate Summit ahead of the formal start of the UN COP30 conference, and for the first time, both summits are being held in ...

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Philippines begins cleanup as Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 85

Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 85 people dead in the Philippines where homes have been reduced to rubble.

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Sudanese families discover loved ones killed in RSF videos

Discovering online that their loved ones have been killed, the armed groups in Sudan using social media to sow fear.

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Palestinians continue to endure hardships in Gaza despite ceasefire

Palestinians in Gaza struggle as food supplies remain restricted and homes lie in ruins despite a ceasefire.

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Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek on edge as Israel threatens escalation

Israel has carried out regular attacks on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreed with Hezbollah last November.

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Filibuster blamed for deepening U.S government shutdown

A centuries-old legislative practice in the U.S Senate is being blamed as the latest roadblock in resolving the federal government shutdown. That shutdown is now in its 35th day—equaling the longest in the country's history.

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Settlement expansion: Israel set to approve 2,000 new units

Israel is set to approve nearly two thousand new housing units in illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank. Palestinians and legal experts say the settlements violate international law and make the possibility of a viable Palest...

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U.S. shutdown enters 35th day, tied for longest in American history

Shutdown of federal government continues, equalling longest ever shutdown of U.S. federal government since 2018-2019.

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Palestinians struggling to survive despite ceasefire in Gaza

More than three weeks into the Gaza ceasefire, tens of thousands of Palestinians are still in desperate need of food and shelter. Aid agencies are calling for more crossings to open and better access inside the Strip. Many Palestinians h...

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Venezuelans in U.S. face uncertainty as Trump cancels protected status

South Florida is home to the largest group of Venezuelans in the United States. Many left their country after Nicolas Maduro took power and say they'd support the U.S. using military force to oust him. But some are also worried they'll b...

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Typhoon Kalmaegi kills at least 26 as it slams into Philippines

Another typhoon has struck the Philippines, killing at least 26 people. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced from their homes, while many others have been trapped on roofs.

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Indigenous people, environment bear the toll of Brazil's gold rush

Illegal gold mining in Brazil’s Amazon is thriving, fueled by rising gold prices and the promise of quick wealth. But with the environmental destruction it brings, local communities and Indigenous groups are bearing a heavy toll.

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