Chinese President Xi urged U.S. President Trump to be cautious on Taiwan during a long phone call, underscoring its importance in China–U.S. ties while broader dialogue continues.
The U.S. deepens its involvement in northwest Nigeria to counter rising terrorist threats while supporting fragile communities.
An Israeli court has charged the brother of Shin Bet chief David Zini with aiding the enemy and smuggling cigarettes into Gaza during wartime, as part of broader smuggling indictments.
A decisive win for Japan’s LDP could influence fiscal policy, calm recent market volatility, shape government bond yields, and affect the yen’s exchange rate in the coming months.
Authorities in Arizona say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is “still out there,” but no suspects have been identified in her disappearance, and family pleas for proof of life continue.
A restored fresco of an angel in Rome’s Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina that closely resembled Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was painted over after church and cultural authorities reacted to the outcry.
A 13‑year‑old in Western Australia swam for about four hours through rough seas to reach shore and alert authorities after his family was swept out to sea, leading to their rescue.
Iran’s IRGC seized two vessels in the Persian Gulf near Farsi Island on fuel‑smuggling allegations and detained 15 foreign crew members, amid heightened regional tensions.
After a direct call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, President Trump softened his earlier criticism of the Chagos Islands deal, emphasizing continued strategic cooperation.
Ireland suffered a heavy defeat to France in their Six Nations opener in Paris, highlighting issues in intensity and execution as the team looks to regroup in the tournament.
Russia’s winter campaign has intensified strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid sub‑zero temperatures, exposing vulnerabilities as U.S. energy aid and diplomatic shifts complicate support.
Famine thresholds for acute malnutrition have been surpassed in more towns in Sudan’s Darfur, widening hunger amid ongoing conflict and displacement, UN‑backed experts warn.
Iran has intensified its crackdown on protestors and supporters by arresting demonstrators and confiscating assets, expanding punitive measures amid broader nationwide unrest.
Early‑morning strikes in Gaza followed reports of militants attacking Israeli soldiers, killing at least 24 Palestinians amid an already fragile ceasefire.
Scientists on an Argentinian deep‑sea expedition captured rare footage of a giant phantom jellyfish with long, flowing arms, revealing remarkable deep‑ocean life.
Ukraine said it struck a Russian Oreshnik missile launch site at Kapustin Yar, signaling an expanding reach into strategic military infrastructure.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance claimed that European allies have made more concessions to U.S. interests in Greenland than they publicly admit, highlighting tensions over Arctic strategy and sovereignty.
After speaking with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Donald Trump eased his criticism of Britain’s proposed Chagos Islands deal, signaling a softer diplomatic tone.
France opened their Six Nations campaign with a dominant performance, overwhelming Ireland through precision, pace, and sustained control.
As conflict continues in Sudan, famine conditions are spreading into more towns in Darfur, driven by displacement, blocked aid, and collapsing food systems.
Southern Lebanon farmers accuse Israel of herbicide spraying that damaged crops and raised health concerns linked to long-term chemical exposure.
French naval operations intercepted major cocaine shipments in both the Pacific and Caribbean, underscoring the global scale of maritime drug trafficking.
Overcrowding, delayed medical care, and recent disease outbreaks are turning ICE detention centers into public health hazards with risks extending beyond their walls.
Iran’s crackdown now reaches beyond protesters themselves, imposing financial and social penalties on supporters and families in what critics describe as collective punishment.