Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Four Asian expatriates were injured on Wednesday after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on a residential area in Riyadh, Saudi … Read more
Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) has announced the schedule for the sidang isbat, a meeting to determine the start of 1 Syawal 1447 … Read more
Paris – In a landmark ruling that could reshape corporate accountability for human rights abuses abroad, a French court has found the Yves Rocher Group liable … Read more
The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically Wednesday, with Iran launching waves of missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf states in response to a … Read more
Global oil markets experienced a period of volatility on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, following reports of a significant fire at an Iranian oil and gas field. … Read more
Warsaw, Poland – A Polish court on Wednesday approved the extradition of Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to Ukraine, a decision that has sparked a diplomatic row … Read more
After nearly three years of detention in Russia, U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed is on his way home, a release secured through a prisoner exchange with … Read more
Tehran has reacted with condemnation and a veiled threat of retaliation following the assassination of Ali Larijani, a prominent figure in Iran’s political establishment. Supreme Leader … Read more
POLICE are hunting a disgraced middle school secretary who “went on the run” after allegedly sexually abusing a student, 13. Brenda Meza, 34, was accused of … Read more
Washington – The U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is preparing to head to port following a recent fire, while concerns continue … Read more
Tehran – Iran has vowed to retaliate after reports emerged alleging Israel conducted a strike on a major Iranian gas field, escalating tensions in a conflict … Read more
Global oil and gas prices are experiencing upward pressure following a statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) regarding a recent strike on a gas … Read more