Sweden has advised its citizens to leave Iran immediately due to escalating tensions between Tehran and the United States, citing security concerns and regional instability.

A Lancet Global Health study estimates over 75,000 Palestinians were killed in the first 15 months of the Gaza war, exceeding official figures.

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill at least ten, including a senior Hezbollah official, raising concerns about renewed border tensions and regional instability.

Over 50 people were killed in a gunmen attack on a village in Zamfara, northern Nigeria, as insecurity and bandit violence escalate.

U.S. Congress could vote next week on measures to block President Trump from striking Iran without congressional approval, amid rising tensions and military preparations.

Moldova bans Afghan airlines under an EU-aligned aviation safety list, as Ariana Afghan Airlines expands flights and cargo services to India.

Afghan-Dutch author Farogh Karimi wins the 2026 Dutch Booksellers Award for her novel “I Carry Clouds in My Eyes,” a story centered on refugees.

UN rapporteur Richard Bennett to present report on Afghan women’s right to health at Human Rights Council, amid Taliban restrictions and UNAMA social justice call.n ...

A South Korean court sentences former president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for declaring martial law and deploying troops to parliament in 2024.

Russia says the EU has lost up to €2 trillion due to sanctions on Moscow, as Brussels proposes a new package targeting oil exports.

Trump says the world will soon know if a meaningful Iran deal is reached, warning of consequences if diplomacy fails.

Donald Trump orders US agencies to release classified UFO and extraterrestrial files, reviving debate sparked by Barack Obama’s past remarks.