Ukraine’s military says it captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia over the weekend. Around 10,000 North Koreans are believed to be fighting on behalf of Russia. Also, rolling ...

In 2021, six women — two pilots and four cabin crew — participated in Afghanistan’s first-ever all-female flight. It was a historic moment. Their photos and videos were shared all over the world. Then ...

Medical equipment stops working in an ICU. Factories sit in the dark. Iran is grappling with a major power shortage, and has arranged scheduled blackouts to cope. Iranians say the power cuts remain ...

Spain received more than 46,000 migrants in 2024. This, despite the dangers and tougher border controls at the fence-line between Morocco and the tiny Spanish enclave of Ceuta. To skirt security, ...

Sudan’s armed forces captured the city of Wad Madani over the weekend. It marked a significant blow to the Rapid Support Forces, the rebel force vying for control of the country. Host Marco Werman ...

Canada’s postal service is raising the cost of mailing a letter by the equivalent of 25 cents today. The move comes after a 30-day holiday labor strike tested Canadians’ support for the ...

The crowd went wild at the Australian Open on Sunday when Hady Habib won his first round match in straight sets. The win makes him the first Lebanese player to win a Grand Slam singles match. Hosts ...

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s military captured two North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia. While their identities and other details have yet to be confirmed ...

Imagine mastering an 800-year-old Japanese martial tradition so completely that you become the face of it — all while navigating the complexities of being an outsider. Gregory Stewart, a 59-year-old ...

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