Bangladesh President Election Ends 35 Years Without a Contest
Bangladesh has held its first contested president election in 35 years, choosing veteran politician Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its…
Iran Economic Pressure Plan Replaces Combat Says Bessent
The United States is betting on Iran economic pressure rather than renewed fighting to force change in Tehran, Treasury Secretary…
Hind Rajab Investigation Opened by Israel in a First
Israel’s military has opened a Hind Rajab investigation into the killing of the young Palestinian girl in Gaza, its first…
US National Debt Tops $40 Trillion for the First Time
The US national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, a milestone reached months earlier than forecasters…
British Columbia Wildfire Forces Thousands From Their Homes
A fast-moving British Columbia wildfire has upended life in Canada’s Okanagan Valley, forcing some 20,000 people from their homes and…
South Korea Military Exercises Cut by Trump in a Shock Move
President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to substantially reduce its joint South Korea military exercises, an abrupt move…
Dodo Bird Was Far Smarter Than Its Silly Reputation
For centuries, the dodo bird has been a punchline, its very name a synonym for stupidity. But new research suggests…
Dormant Viruses Can Reawaken After Severe COVID Cases
A severe bout of COVID-19 can do more than make you sick in the moment. It can also stir dormant…
Indiana Floods Kill at Least 7 in Record Rainfall
Historic Indiana floods have killed at least seven people after days of relentless rain overwhelmed rivers and neighborhoods across the…
Strait of Hormuz Attack Hits Tankers as Oil Fears Rise
A fresh Strait of Hormuz attack has struck two oil tankers in the world’s most important energy chokepoint, adding to…