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Sheikh Hasina ally Mohammed Shahabuddina resigns as Bangladesh’s president

Dhaka, Bangladesh —  Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin has resigned, ending the tenure of one of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's last remaining allies in public...

Death toll from Chongqing landslide in southwestern China climbs to 41

Beijing, China — Teams recovering bodies from a landslide this month in southwestern China have identified 30 more victims over the past week to...

French parliament approves social media ban for children under 15

Paris, France — The French Parliament has passed a landmark law banning children under the age of 15 from accessing social media, making France the...

Spain wins second FIFA World Cup, Edges Argentina in Final

East Rutherford, New Jersey — Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra...

Typhoon bavi batters southern Japan; Landslides kill 15 in Philippines

Pacific — Typhoon Bavi lashed Japan's southern Sakishima island chain with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday as it moved toward Taiwan, prompting...

Nepal police arrest three, including two Indians, in alleged drug bust

Kathmandu, Nepal — Nepal Police have arrested three alleged drug traffickers, including two Indian nationals, during an anti-narcotics operation in Rupandehi district, officials said...

EAM Jaishankar to Launch India’s 2028–29 UNSC Bid, Meet UN Chief Guterres soon

New Delhi, India — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will launch India's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)...

Dev Bhoomi in danger: Plastic pollution and unsustainable development threaten Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, India — Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand—reverently known as Dev Bhoomi (Land of the Gods)—stands as one of India's greatest...

Heavy rains trigger flooding across western Japan

Tokyo, Japan — Heavy rain lashed western Japan on Saturday, prompting authorities to warn residents of landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, and severe...

Moldova’s PM Alexandru Munteanu resigns, Government automatically dismissed

Sofia, Moldova — Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday, automatically triggering the dismissal of the country's government under Moldova's constitution,...

Bomb explosion at Damascus café leaves six dead, according to authorities

Damascus, Syria — At least six people were killed and 22 others injured after a bomb exploded inside a café in central Damascus on...

Venezuelan guard found alive 8 days after twin quakes

CATIA LA MAR, Venezuela — In a dramatic rescue hailed as a miracle, emergency responders pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from the collapsed...

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