The Heat

Days of retaliatory strikes between the United States and Iran have threatened talks to end the conflict. What happens next?

A protest campaign against African immigrants living and working in South Africa has forced thousands of people to flee the country. Police in South Africa arrested more than 900 people during just one day of protests last month.

The United States has a history of military interventions that goes back over two centuries. The military assaults stretch from Latin America, to Asia and to the Middle East. The US war in Vietnam lasted from the early 1960's to the mid 1970's. As many as two million civilians are believed to have been killed.

As the United States intensifies its crackdown on undocumented migrants, European countries are also shutting the doors to those seeking refuge and asylum.

Mourners pack the streets of Tehran for the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader. The images are striking with enormous crowds, black banners, and chants echoing through the streets as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is laid to rest.

From indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Lebanon, we bring you the latest headlines from the Middle East. We examine whether alleged Israeli strikes on senior Iranian officials have undermined diplomatic efforts. We also explore the controversy surrounding the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and assess the humanitarian cost of the con...

It has become a familiar scene now in British politics over the last decade. A Prime Minister walking out of 10 Downing Street to announce their resignation. The latest to do so is Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

China released its 15th Five-Year Plan for education development. Over the next five years, it hopes to build a high-quality system that encourages lifelong learning and global competitiveness.

The US Supreme Court ended its term with major decisions on some issues closely watched around the world. The justices ruled against President Trump's attempt to limit automatic birthright citizenship for those born in the United States, while clearing the way for tougher asylum and deportation policies.

The United States and Iran agreed to suspend hostilities after days of attacks and counterattacks tested the fragile ceasefire.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was announced last October. The humanitarian situation in the enclave remains catastrophic, with two million Palestinians internally displaced. The United Nations has also reported that Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children, amounting to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in the Gaza Strip. For more...

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for peace negotiations with Ukraine. The conflict has been going on now for longer than WWI and has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers on both sides, in addition to substantial civilian casualties.

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, comes against the backdrop of the IMF's downgrade of this year's global economic forecast to 3.1%.

Income and wealth disparity in the US are at all time high levels with the rich getting richer while working and poor Americans are struggling to make ends meet.

Mediators say the latest round of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran ended with what they describe as "encouraging progress."

Just days after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict, the agreement is already showing signs of strain. With major issues still unresolved, can this initial peace deal hold?

EV sales are surging in China, where electric vehicles now account for nearly two-thirds of new car sales. And globally, the EV boom is only expected to grow.

AI could transform the future of the Global South. From India's startup push to China's drive for greater access, here's how developing nations are closing the AI gap.

The U.S. has long used sanctions as a weapon—now Cuba is paying the price. Blackouts are widespread, and the UN warns lives are at risk.

The US and Iran just announced a major peace breakthrough. A formal agreement could be signed this Friday in Geneva. This deal aims to end the hostilities that started back in late February, when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. But it's not the full story yet — key issues like Iran's nuclear program are still unresolved and will be negotiated later.

US President Donald Trump pulled back from a third straight day of renewed strikes on Iran Thursday, announcing a peace deal has been finalized and could be signed in Europe as soon as this weekend. Reports of a 14-point draft memorandum circulated Friday, though Iran has not formally confirmed an agreement has been reached.

Data show Americans are leaving the United States at once-in-a-century levels, fleeing divisive politics and an affordability crisis.

Every four years, the world stops for the World Cup, the biggest sports event that got even bigger for this edition; 48 nations will face off across the United States, Canada and Mexico for football glory. But the buildup to the tournament has been marked by tensions and controversies.

The United States military carried out air strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of a US Army Apache helicopter flying over the Strait of Hormuz. The two crew members were rescued and are said to be unharmed.

The UN raising awareness as 2026 could become the hottest year on record. Conflicts, high food and fuel prices, and extreme weather events have only exacerbated the ongoing climate crisis.