As the U.S. steps back from global climate action, the European Union reaffirms its commitment to deep emissions cuts—highlighting a growing transatlantic divide on the energy transition.
A massive sinkhole opened in central Bangkok after a subway tunnel collapse, disrupting a key district near royal landmarks and exposing risks of rapid urban infrastructure expansion.
A groundbreaking deal makes the twice-yearly HIV prevention shot lenacapavir available for just $40 per year in low- and middle-income countries—potentially transforming the global fight against AIDS.
At the 2025 UN General Assembly, President Zelensky accused global institutions of inaction and called for urgent military aid to counter Russia’s aggression and prevent a wider war.
Tess Johnston, the U.S. diplomat who dedicated her life to documenting and preserving Shanghai’s colonial-era buildings, has died at 93. Her work helped save a vanishing architectural legacy.
Denmark’s prime minister issued a long-overdue apology for forcibly implanting IUDs in Greenlandic women, sparking emotional reactions and demands for justice.
The U.N. Security Council has issued an urgent alert on AI risks, calling for global governance to prevent misuse in warfare, elections, and cyber infrastructure.
Northwestern Venezuela experienced four powerful earthquakes in under 12 hours, with tremors felt in Colombia. No deaths reported, but damage assessments are ongoing.
As the U.S. imposes a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, China counters with a new K visa to attract young STEM talent—igniting a global competition for innovation leadership.
President Trump has signaled a major retreat from U.S. involvement in the Ukraine war, ending mediation efforts and refusing to join European security guarantees—marking a sharp turn in American foreign policy.