World

China launches a bold five-year plan to combat low birth rates, offering financial support and healthcare reforms as aging population poses economic challenges.

US submarine sinks Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 sailors and escalating a regional conflict affecting global trade routes.

U.S. denies targeting a school in Iran strike that killed over 160, heightening tensions amid escalating conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Trump’s June 2025 strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites reshape regional tensions, sparking debate over military force’s role in halting Tehran’s ambitions.

Trump announces U.S. forces have sunk 10 Iranian naval vessels, escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman and threatening global oil supply.

U.S.-Iran tensions lead to 3,400+ flight cancellations, stranding travelers across the Middle East and impacting global air travel.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei killed in US-Israel airstrikes, escalating Middle East tensions and sparking fears of oil price hikes.

South Korea’s birthrate rises to 0.80 in 2025, marking an 18-year high. Experts urge long-term changes to sustain this cautious optimism.

UN reaffirms Ukraine’s borders after four years of war, rejecting division by force and calling for immediate ceasefire and peace talks.

Seventy dead in Mexico as violent cartel retaliation follows major military operation against drug lord El Mencho, raising safety concerns for US citizens.

Japanese macaque Punch, orphaned at birth, finds comfort in a stuffed orangutan, drawing crowds and sparking discussions on animal welfare.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor returns Norway’s prestigious Order of St. Olav amid ongoing legal troubles linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Former Prince Andrew was arrested on his birthday for misconduct, marking a historic shift in royal accountability in Britain.

Trump sets a 10-day deadline for Iran to agree on a new deal, warning of military action amid rising tensions over uranium enrichment.

Trump launches Board of Peace with 20+ nations to address Gaza reconstruction, but faces scrutiny over its governance and European absences.

UN experts warn new Epstein files reveal potential crimes against humanity, demanding urgent global accountability for systemic abuse.

St. Peter’s Basilica enhances security for millions of visitors while ensuring it remains a welcoming spiritual space.

Iran hints at compromise in its nuclear talks with the U.S. ahead of crucial negotiations in Geneva, raising hopes for sanctions relief.

Japan releases Chinese fishing captain Zheng Nianli after brief detention in its EEZ, averting escalating tensions between China and Japan.

UK health workers receive a 3.3% pay rise, impacting over 1.4 million amid rising NHS pressures and staffing shortages.