Diplomacy and International Relations

Economic recovery, youth turnout, women’s representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia’s vote on Thursday.

For generations, India has lived by the rhythm of the southwest monsoon. But with the country hit by dry spells, cloudbursts and deadly floods, climate swings now expose the costs of building for yesterday’s weather.

Hungary’s parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime Minister Peter Magyar controversially removed his predecessor.

Turkey’s parliament has passed a framework law for the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). What does it stipulate, why is it controversial and what does it mean for the future of the peace process?

Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education. UNESCO warns of lasting social and economic consequences.

In an executive order, President Trump calls for fewer recommended childhood vaccinations and more spacing between shots. Medical experts warn the changes lack scientific backing and could leave children less protected.

Observers suggest the new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan won’t result in any of the countries fighting for each other. Instead it’s about preventing Iran and Israel from regional dominance, they say.

A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.

Turkey’s parliament has taken a major step toward ending four decades of conflict with the PKK. The new law sets out how some militants can return to civilian life, but leaves Abdullah Ocalan’s future unresolved.

Researchers say warming temperatures are altering malaria transmission patterns across Africa, creating new challenges for health systems and disease control.