Iran and Trump exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates ahead of key UN gathering. Here’s what to know
As world leaders gather for UNGA, escalating tensions involving Iran, the Houthis, Saudi Arabia and the United States put Middle East security and global energy markets in the spotlight.
On signs French football star Mbappé, delivering another knock for Nike
Kylian Mbappé is leaving Nike after nearly two decades, joining On as the sportswear brand makes an ambitious push into football with the global superstar at its center.
‘World’s best airline’ for 2026 is named
Singapore Airlines has reclaimed the title of the world’s best airline for 2026 as carriers navigate rising fuel costs, global conflicts and growing pressure to deliver premium passenger experiences.
Deadly US strike on Iran school may have been a war crime, UN report finds
A new UN investigation says US strikes that killed civilians at an Iranian school and sports center may have constituted war crimes, while also accusing Iran of crimes against humanity in its crackdown on protesters.
‘Women are terrified’: Ninth body found as South African police probe series of killings
Nine women have been found dead in just two months in South Africa’s Ekurhuleni region, intensifying fears of a possible linked killing spree amid the country’s wider femicide crisis.
US officials make rare trip to Myanmar to free former marine as isolated regime seeks greater recognition
A rare U.S. diplomatic visit to Myanmar has secured the release of American businessman Adam Castillo after 97 days in detention, opening a new channel of engagement with the country’s military-backed government.
Why is China less worried about an AI dystopia than the US?
While US debates over AI often focus on its potential risks, China’s widespread use of AI-powered services reflects a far more enthusiastic public embrace of the technology.
British university reinstates Egyptian student who was suspended after pro-Palestinian protests
After 18 months of suspension tied to alleged misconduct during pro-Palestinian protests, King’s College London will allow Egyptian student Usama Ghanem to re-enrol and begin the process of restoring his visa sponsorship.
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi’s memoir details abuse in Iranian prison. She says she’s prepared for the consequences
After years of imprisonment and mistreatment in Iran, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi is turning smuggled prison writings into a memoir documenting her fight for human rights and the personal cost of activism.
Rubio announces new visa restrictions targeting South African officials for ‘race-based discrimination’
The Trump administration is escalating tensions with South Africa by imposing visa restrictions on certain officials it accuses of supporting race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures, claims Pretoria rejects.
As price of fuel ratchets up, so does anger of people who can no longer afford it
Skyrocketing fuel prices tied to the ongoing Iran war are fueling protests and economic pressure from Syria and Guatemala to Portugal, France and the Philippines.
For the first time, Japan has more than 100,000 centenarians
Japan’s centenarian population has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, highlighting the country’s remarkable longevity while underscoring the challenges of a rapidly aging society.
Missile shortages, damage to US facilities: Pentagon watchdog issues first review of Iran war
A new Pentagon watchdog report reveals the heavy toll of the Iran war, including widespread damage to U.S. bases, diplomatic facilities and critical munitions stockpiles across the Middle East.
Iran reports commercial vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz
A reported deadly strike on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen, is deepening fears over the security of two critical global shipping routes.
Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline
A new drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s vital oil pipeline is raising fresh fears that the Iran war could threaten one of the world’s key energy lifelines.
