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Iran’s Unrest, Explained: How Economic Pain, Protest and Regional Tensions Collided
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For many Iranians, the crisis gripping their country is not felt first in geopolitics or diplomacy, but in kitchens, classrooms and hospital queues, as prices sour and services strain. Prices have risen faster than wages. The currency has lost value, with the rial plunging to historic lows against the dollar. Jobs are scarce. And…
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China’s military purge leaves power concentrated — and questions unanswered
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China has removed one of its most senior military leaders in a purge that has left the country’s armed forces facing an unprecedented leadership vacuum, and intensified scrutiny of President Xi Jinping’s control over the military. Zhang Youxia, 75, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), has been placed under investigation alongside General Liu…
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US parents take social media giants to court in unprecedented addiction trial
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For the first time in the United States, families, teenagers and school districts are forcing some of the world’s largest technology companies to defend themselves before a jury over allegations that social media platforms were deliberately engineered to addict children. The trials, beginning this week in a Los Angeles superior court, bring together roughly…
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Astronomers Discover Mysterious Iron Bar Inside the Ring Nebula
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Astronomers studying the famous Ring Nebula have identified a striking and unexpected feature a massive, bar-shaped cloud made entirely of iron atoms, and its origin remains unclear. The Ring Nebula, located in the constellation Lyra, is one of the most recognisable planetary nebulae in the night sky. Formed from the remnants of a dying…
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Tragedy in Pakistan: Gul Plaza Fire Engulfs Historic Karachi Shopping Complex, Death Toll Rises, Dozens Missing
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KARACHI, Pakistan – A massive fire tore through Gul Plaza, a densely packed commercial complex on Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road, late Saturday night, killing dozens of people, leaving more than 60 missing, and causing parts of the multi-storey building to collapse after the blaze burned for more than a day. The fire broke out…
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2025 in the Air: A Year of Tragedy and Reflection in Aviation
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2025 was a sobering year for global aviation. While millions of flights carried passengers safely, a series of high-profile crashes reminded the world of the risks that remain above the clouds. From commercial airliners to military jets and cargo flights, each accident left lives shattered and communities grappling with sudden loss. The following is…
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WHO Calls for Higher Taxes on Sugary Drinks and Alcohol in New Global Health Push
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol and tobacco, warning that low prices are fuelling preventable diseases and placing growing strain on health systems. The call came during a global WHO press briefing marking the launch of new reports on the use of health taxes, which…
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As Wars Grind On and Winters Bite, the U.N. Sees Humanitarian Strain Worsening Worldwide
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The United Nations on Monday painted a stark picture of global crises, highlighting worseningconditions in Ukraine, Sudan, and Gaza, ongoing unrest in Iran, and the pressing needs ofrefugees and displaced communities around the world. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarricbriefed reporters on the latest updates, drawing attention to both humanitarian emergencies andthe work of the Security…