Iran will hold a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, killed in US-Israeli strikes, as his son emerges as favourite successor and regional attacks intensify.
German-Iranian journalist Michel Abdollahi reports horrific abuses against women in Iran, including rape and mutilation, as punishment for protesting the regime.
Thousands gathered in Iran for funerals of students and staff killed in a primary school strike, with Iran blaming the US and Israel, though both deny responsibility.
India celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi on Wednesday, marking spring
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In the remote Tulail valley, Dard Shin women endure harsh winters as architects of survival, while education emerges as a vital bridge to break isolation and fulfill dreams for future generations.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Sanz Hasidic dynasty observed Tu BiShvat, known as the
A personal story of a grandfather who narrowly avoided death under Iran
Civilians recount perilous journeys escaping escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, seeking refuge in neighbouring Burundi amid regional instability.
Exclusive reports reveal thousands of women and girls, some as young as eight, raped by Ethiopian soldiers. Survivors
Tourists and expats in Dubai continue beach activities despite Iranian drone and missile attacks, expressing confidence in UAE air defences while government relaxes shelter guidance.
Five days of Iranian missile strikes have terrified tourists in Dubai, with reports of guests clutching luxury handbags while fleeing to basements. Influencers and celebrities are presenting a sanitized version of events amid government pressure.
A deep dive into how a former tabloid editor in China transformed into a leading nationalist voice online, shaping public discourse through strategic media manipulation and propaganda tactics.
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney laments the Iran conflict as an extreme example of a rupturing world order, where nations act without regard for international laws and norms, during a speech in Sydney.
The family of Joshua Kershaw, a 21-year-old British man found deceased in Thailand, has disclosed where his body was discovered in Pattaya.
Two British holidaymakers are indefinitely stuck in Dubai after flights were grounded due to escalating Middle East tensions, describing airport chaos and an unexpected calm in the city.
A British mother recounts the horror of being trapped with her children in Abu Dhabi during the Iran-US conflict, describing a chaotic rescue mission and empty seats on their flight home.
Official estimates reveal 30,000 British residents have left the UAE since Iran
Edgar Riches, 78, was struck and killed by a vehicle in President William Ruto
Varginha, Brazil, commemorates three decades since the 1996
Massive bee swarms in Netivot, Israel, have triggered biblical warnings and fears linked to Iran tensions, though experts cite natural seasonal causes for the phenomenon.
An Australian mother-of-two describes the chaos as her family flew into Abu Dhabi during Iranian missile strikes, facing pandemonium and uncertainty while stranded.
An American woman who moved from Texas to Manchester shares three surprising cultural differences she discovered about British weather, humour, and cereal options.
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the full story of their ordeal and the ongoing security crisis.