Category: 4. World

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a 48-hour temporary ceasefire beginning Wednesday evening, following a week of intense cross-border hostilities that left dozens dead on both sides and significantly strained…

Addressing dignitaries gathered in Beijing on Monday, Xi Jinping praised the “historic achievements” of women’s rights in China. In the past 30 years, the Chinese president said, maternal mortality rates had dropped by nearly 80%, and women…

But first: The PM made a statement before Badenoch even had a chance to lay a blow, to some consternation from Tory MPs. Starmer reiterated he was “deeply disappointed” the case failed and ripped into “baseless accusations” from the…

Raila Odinga was one of Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.

For years, the firebrand politician emerged as a staunch campaigner and defender of multi-party democracy – adored by…

Israelis on Monday celebrated the return of the last 20 living hostages who were held in Gaza under the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Over the next two days, Hamas said it also released bodies…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised Wednesday that “firepower” was coming for Ukraine amid speculation that Washington could hand Kyiv long-range Tomahawk missiles to pressure Russia to end the war.

Speaking ahead of a NATO defense ministers’…

MELBOURNE, Australia — MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s highest court on Wednesday rejected U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens ’ bid to overturn an Australian government decision barring her from visiting the country.

Three…

Fresh fighting broke out along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border early on Wednesday, with each side accusing the other of initiating deadly clashes.

Pakistan’s military said its forces had killed “15-20 Afghan Taliban” and injured many in Spin…