World Cup 2026: Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding for Egypt game
World Cup 2026: Iran objects to ‘Pride Match’ branding for Egypt game Iran’s football chief has labelled the World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ ‘Pride Match’ as…
Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers?
EXPLAINER Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers? Critics say new law is ‘normalising surveillance’ for young people and risks cutting them off from vital support networks. A girl…
Thailand-Cambodia live news: Thousands flee clashes as border row reignites
Thailand launches air attacks along disputed border with Cambodia as each accuses the other of violating ceasefire.
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know
Benin’s foiled coup: How it unfolded and what we know President Patrice Talon pledges severe punishment for coup plotters after army backed by Nigerian forces thwarts bid to overthrow his…
How opposition forces toppled Syria’s Assad a year ago
One year ago, Syrians celebrated as opposition forces toppled the decades-long reign of the Assad family.
Inside Syria’s fight to identify the disappeared
Inside Syria’s fight to identify the disappeared A team has begun the painstaking work of identifying the remains of the disappeared, but it could take years. Syria’s Identification Centre has…
Day-to-day lives of Beninois “have not been improved”
“The poverty level among youths is extremely high.”
Muslim scholar says staying vocal about Gaza matters amid Israeli assaults
Scholar says that abandoning the Palestinian struggle now would repeat the very failures that enabled Israel’s genocide.
Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza
Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza German chancellor reaffirms his country’s support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza genocide. German Chancellor…
Benin’s gov’t says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover
Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power.