The UK warns Taliban restrictions on women’s education in Afghanistan threaten the country’s future, as schools remain closed and international concern grows.
New research on desert dust may improve weather forecasts and climate models by better understanding atmospheric interactions.
Belarus released journalist Andrzej Poczobut as it signals cautious openness to Western ties amid ongoing political tensions and past repression concerns.
Deep-ocean warming near Antarctica may accelerate ice melt and contribute to global sea-level rise, according to new research.
A proposed 28% pay rise for teachers aims to prevent further strikes, as negotiations continue over wages and working conditions.
The UK summoned Iran’s ambassador over a message directed at Iranians in Britain, highlighting rising diplomatic sensitivity over cross-border communications.
UN warns children in Darfur are at breaking point as hunger, violence, and displacement deepen a worsening humanitarian crisis across the region.
A drone strike attributed to Hezbollah killed an Israeli contractor and wounded his son in southern Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border escalation.
A man pleads guilty to one charge in a fatal crossing guard hit-and-run case, with legal proceedings ongoing.
Ottawa imposes an open-air fire ban after recent grass fires, citing dry conditions and rising wildfire risks.
Russia’s May 9 Victory Day parade will exclude military hardware for the first time since 1945, shifting the focus from display of power to ceremonial remembrance.
Astronomers release a large-scale cosmic simulation dataset, offering new tools to study galaxy formation and the universe’s evolution.
An 89-year-old man allegedly wounded at least four people in two Athens shootings, exposing security concerns and reflecting deeper frustrations over bureaucracy and public services.
Canada signals a cautious approach to U.S. trade negotiations, emphasizing careful consideration over speed.
Bosnia and Croatia signed a major pipeline deal backed by Trump-linked investors, aiming to reduce Bosnia’s dependence on Russian gas amid EU transparency concerns.
Canada’s spring economic update will outline fiscal strategy amid global instability and rising oil prices.
AES completes a $46 billion take-private deal, highlighting the growing link between energy infrastructure and AI development.
Kim Jong Un praised North Korean troops who reportedly killed themselves to avoid capture in Ukraine, confirming long-suspected battlefield orders and deepening ties with Russia.
Ukraine has accused Israel of importing grain allegedly seized by Russia from occupied territories, escalating diplomatic tensions and raising the prospect of sanctions.
European lawmakers push for an EU-wide “yes means yes” rape definition, seeking to replace fragmented laws with a consent-based standard across borders.
The Refugee Council calls for increased humanitarian intake as Sudan’s crisis worsens, highlighting displacement and aid challenges.
Concerns over a potential Strait of Hormuz closure raise recession risks, prompting governments to pursue careful diplomatic solutions.
A widening Middle East crisis is disrupting trade routes from Hormuz to Lebanon, delaying aid shipments, raising food prices, and straining humanitarian networks worldwide.
A Japanese-linked supertanker carrying Saudi crude has exited the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a fragile reopening of a vital global oil route amid ongoing conflict.