A rise in violent crime has pushed South Africa to deploy the military to major cities. Supporters see urgent action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict.
Every year, thousands of Rohingya attempt to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea. The escape effort kills hundreds of people per year.
Cambodia claims to be finally dismantling the cyber-scam compounds that have made the country a global fraud hub, but analysts warn there is little proof that top figures in the scam industry will face consequences.
Keir Starmer’s government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The prime minsiter was warned of a "general reputational risk."
Spain’s government has formally dismissed its ambassador to Israel, six months after recalling her in a dispute prompted by the war in Gaza. Its Tel Aviv embassy will be led by a charge d’affaires until further notice.
A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible deliberate act.
Nigeria’s northwest and central border regions have become a hub for Sahelian militants, raising concerns about a widening insurgency corridor that could destabilize the region.
Pakistan announced fuel- and cost-saving measures to mitigate the economic strain from the ongoing conflict in Iran. The steps include temporary school closures, government salary cuts, and a ban on iftar gatherings.
The widening Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is happening to people on the ground?
Madagascar’s military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly."
