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World Cup delay for Switzerland’s Embolo while US reviews travel document
Embolo is Switzerland's first-choice forward, with 24 goals in 86 internationals, but could not join the squad.
US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life
US gunman kills six family members and takes his own life
World Cup: No ICE deployment; extra security for Iran games in Los Angeles
Federal agents will be present during the World Cup, but immigration enforcement will not occur, county sheriff says.
Massive fire engulfs Jakarta market leaving hundreds homeless
Hundreds of people have been made homeless after a huge fire tore through a market in Jakarta.
Every world leader who has visited China in 2026 in one chart
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
Israel kills five in attacks on Lebanon after Trump announces de-escalation
The deadly attacks raise concerns about the reported agreement on the cessation of hostilities.
Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know
Netanyahu agrees to halt operations near Beirut; Hezbollah to stop attacks on Israel under new truce arrangement.
How social media is turning African life into content at a cost
Across Africa, social media redefines politics, culture, identity, and connection, blurring community and performance.
Refugee women in CAR face childbirth risks amid US funding cuts
Limited staffing and supplies force pregnant women in CAR to give birth at home, increasing risks of preventable deaths.
How the war has made Iran’s water crisis worse
Attacks on desalination plants and other water infrastructure by US and Israel have further added to the water woes.