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After years in Russian captivity, former mayor of Ukrainian city returns home
After spending most of the full-scale war in Russian captivity, the former mayor of a frontline Ukrainian city recalls his ordeal as he returns to a hometown deeply transformed by modern warfare. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
His efforts appear to have worked. China's Foreign Ministry said the two were making "new efforts towards advocating for peace." The joint statement agreed that dialogue and diplomacy were "the only viable option to resolve conflicts", and it called for waterways,...
Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh's overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.(Image credit: Mahmud Hossain Opu) Article...
Kherson, Ukraine: A hometown changed (Pt. 1)
Four years of Russia's all-out war on Ukraine have transformed not only Ukrainian cities but also how modern warfare is waged, in the first of this two-part story from Kherson. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Iranians debate whether the war is worth it
As the war in Iran enters its second month, many Iranians are urging the U.S and Israel to keep striking their country. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
One of the first people known to change their gender was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh
NPR art director and illustrator Jackie Lay tells the story of Hatshepsut, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pharaohs in Egypt's history — but whose legacy was erased for over 3,000 years. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
US defence secretary calls on allies to ‘step up’ over Strait of Hormuz
Over the last three weeks, as Iran took control of the Strait, the Trump administration has whipsawed from asking Nato and European allies for help, to saying it doesn't need any help, to accusing them of disloyalty, to saying the requests for help were a "test", to...
6 books named finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize
The shortlisted titles include novels and novellas from authors and translators spanning four continents, with stories that range from Japanese-controlled 1930s Taiwan to the streets of Tehran in 1979. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
DHS resumes asylum decisions. And, Iran’s strike injures over 12 U.S. personnel
The Department of Homeland Security has lifted its ban on reviewing asylum applications. And, NPR has confirmed that an Iranian strike injured over a dozen U.S. personnel.(Image credit: Herika Martinez) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
China bans storing cremated remains in empty ‘bone ash apartments’
China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Iran war delays delivery of medical goods to other parts of the world
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Iran hits oil tanker off Dubai as fighting continues on all fronts
Iran attacked and set on fire a massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai overnight, as Gulf states increasingly suffer the fallout from the war.(Image credit: Majid Saeedi) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks face death penalty under new Israeli law
A member of Ben-Gvir's party, Limor Son-Har-Melech, who survived an attack by Palestinian gunmen in which her husband was killed, argued that the law was necessary, citing the example of how one of her husband's killers was later released and went on to take part in...
Eurovision Song Contest launches first-ever Asia edition
Broadcasters from 10 countries, including South Korea and the Philippines, will be taking part. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Sexual violence part of ‘everyday life’ in parts of Sudan, charity says
Many of the cases in the report took place in the conflict hotspot of North Darfur last year, following the RSF takeovers of the displaced persons camps of Zamzam and Abu Shouk, and of the city of el-Fasher in October, which MSF calls "one of the most shocking...
Figure skating season ends with redemption and heartbreak. What do fans watch next?
Worlds marks the last competition of the 2025-2026 season. Skaters have some time to go on tour, rest up and learn new routines before the next season starts in July.(Image credit: Michal Cizek) Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Chinese artist who satirized Mao to stand trial for ‘slandering heroes and martyrs’
Gao Zhen, a famed contemporary artist, goes on trial this week for "slandering heroes and martyrs" of China's ruling Communist Party. His wife has been forced to become his advocate. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
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