UN Security Council warns of ‘imminent risk of mass atrocities’ in Sudan’s El-Obeid
The United Nations Security Council has warned of an “imminent risk of mass atrocities” in Sudan as fighting intensifies around El-Obeid, urging the paramilitary... Read more.
Japanese scholars call for return of Chinese relics looted during wartime
A group of Japanese scholars and civic activists has called on the government to confront its history of aggression and return Chinese cultural relics that were... Read more.
Iran coach criticises restrictions on team before World Cup match
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei says the team has faced multiple off-field challenges at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, including delayed arrival, visa issues and restrictions... Read more.
Experts call for human rights governance reform at UN meeting
Officials, scholars and civil society representatives have called for reforming the global human rights governance system and improving its effectiveness at a United... Read more.
Ancient DNA traces origins of zongzi tradition
Chinese researchers have identified what may be the earliest known physical evidence of zongzi and uncovered clues about why the traditional food has been wrapped... Read more.
Bolivian president declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday in an attempt to end a blockade crisis that has ground the country’s... Read more.
How Gen Z sees the world: Ethiopian entrepreneur makes her life’s film in Shanghai
As the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) is about to draw to a close, the prestigious event — the only A-category international film festival in... Read more.
Europe swelters under heatwave, France restricts alcohol consumption
A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe has triggered widespread disruption, including a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide heat warnings in Germany... Read more.
US-Iran talks set to start as Lebanon fighting fuels Hormuz tension
Iran’s negotiating delegation and US Vice-President JD Vance were set to begin talks in Switzerland on Sunday for the first time since a preliminary deal was... Read more.
African sides shine in opening round of World Cup
The opening round of matches at the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup have concluded, offering early evidence of the quality on display at the tournament. Africa’s... Read more.
