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The US Supreme Court ruled it is unconstitutional for the US state of Louisiana to have two majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act, a landmark civil rights law designed to protect minority voters from discrimination.

Over the weekend, the Iranian government sent its response to the US proposal to end the war but it was met with rejection. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump said Iranian demands were “totally unacceptable."

The fragile Iran ceasefire is under growing strain after new exchanges of missile, drone and naval fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the conflict could reignite across the region.

It’s been nearly seven months since a US-brokered ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas. Yet the bloodshed and suffering in Gaza have not stopped as Israel continues to limit humanitarian aid and violate the ceasefire almost daily.

China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing.

The European Union has approved a €90 billion loan to help Ukraine acquire military equipment. The aid package is enough to cover two-thirds of Ukraine’s budget for the war over the next two years.

Iran has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz, after US President Trump announced a plan to help stranded ships.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has now reached the 2-month-mark. What are the prospects for peace?

The Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are having a big impact on farmers around the world. Not only are they paying more for energy to run their machinery, but the price of fertilizer has also gone up more than 30%.

The US has been intervening militarily in countries from Asia to the Middle East to Latin America for decades causing massive death and devastation. Nations it has attacked since 2001 include Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Iran and Venezuela. Why have there been so many over the decades? And, how much death and destruction have they caused in countries around the world?

Since adopting its postwar constitution in 1947, Japan has followed a pacifist framework renouncing war. But last week, the Japanese government reversed its longstanding limits on the sale of weapons overseas.

On April 27, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit comes after Araghchi visited Pakistan and Oman over the weekend to discuss the ongoing regional conflict.

Some Americans say the United States is heading in the wrong direction. How will the Iran war impact the U.S. domestic politics?

China continues to lead the world in green technology and innovation, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to combating climate change for the benefit of all humanity.

Iran seized two container ships on April 22 in the Strait of Hormuz for maritime violations. The vessels came under fire just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was extending the ceasefire to give Tehran more time to present for a unified proposal.

US President Trump announced on Tuesday that he will extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before the previously agreed-upon two-week period was set to expire.

Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says his country is in decent shape despite mounting global pressures, pointing to record foreign investment and a booming digital sector.

The 2026 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) takes place amid economic instability and rising geopolitical tensions. Our experts shared their views.

A high-level delegation led by Pakistan’s army chief held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran in hopes of scheduling a second round of negotiations.

The courtroom clash over social media and its impact on minors is intensifying. Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico delivered powerful verdicts that could reshape Big Tech accountability.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, marking Sánchez’s fourth visit in four years.

The U.S. and the Iranian delegations spent 21 hours in Islamabad trying to find a resolution to the war against Iran, but the two sides couldn’t reach an agreement.

Delegations from the United States and Iran travel to Pakistan for talks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. Our experts shared their perspectives.

Thousands attended this year's HumanX AI conference bringing together the "who's who" of the artificial intelligence world. Coined the Davos of AI, the event focused on infrastructure, operations, governance, investment and partnerships.

Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to agree to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.