Twelve people were reported killed in Ukraine, with its air force saying 22 locations were hit by Russian air strikes.

Travel bookings to Japan from Asian markets have significantly decreased due to earthquake predictions from a manga novel, sparking concerns among travelers. Flight reservations from Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong have declined, wit ...more

Syria's new authorities have agreed to help the United States locate and return Americans who went missing in the war-torn country, a US envoy said on Sunday. "The new Syrian government has agreed to assist the USA in locating and retur ...more

Rushan Abbas, a Uyghur activist, released her memoir "Unbroken" at a summit in Munich. The book details her journey and the issues faced by Uyghurs. Dignitaries showed support at the event. Abbas read a message of hope for the Uyghur di ...more

Rare earth mining in Myanmar's Kachin state, driven by Chinese demand, employs in-situ leaching, causing severe environmental damage and health risks for local communities. Activists are campaigning for responsible sourcing and greater ...more

South Sudan faces renewed global concern as conflict escalates, causing widespread displacement and malnutrition. The UN Security Council is poised to vote on extending sanctions, including an arms embargo, despite reported violations b ...more

After facing international pressure, Israel has allowed limited humanitarian aid into Gaza, but critics argue it's insufficient. While hundreds of trucks are ready with food and supplies, distribution is slow due to security clearances ...more

The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University, citing concerns over left-wing ideologies and alleged antisemitism. Federal funding has been frozen, and the university's license to enroll foreign students wa ...more

Former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of presiding over "quasi-kangaroo courts".