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For most countries, the first day of fasting is likely to be March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

A power outage plunged much of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

The tariffs are violating basic principles of the WTO and undermining international and bilateral cooperation.

The prisoners will be released in the coming days after Hamas hands over the bodies of four Israeli captives.

A PHRI report says healthcare workers are arbitrarily detained, humiliated, and sexually and psychologically abused.

Foreigners will soon be able to buy US residency - and a pathway to citizenship - for about $5m, Trump says.

On the island of Langkawi, lessons go beyond the confines of the classroom, and teaching continues even at the beach.

The bus carrying 49 people overturns after brake failure, leaving 23 others injured, say officials.

A journalist covering an Israeli raid in Nablus in the occupied West Bank was filming as a soldier fired a tear gas

The Israeli military conducts air raids on what it described as military bases and command centres.

What's the hidden climate cost of AI?

Sources in Sudan say several people have been killed after a military plane crashed into a residential area.

Defence editor Alex Gatapolous reflects on how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed over the years.

On Saturday, Israel delayed releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, plunging Najat into despair. Yet her hope lives on.

Deadly crash, attributed by sources to technical reasons, comes as military makes advances in central Sudan against RSF.

Displaced Ukrainians must choose between scarce resources in exile or unsafe frontline areas with inadequate services.

The rise reflects an increase in marriages after the COVID pandemic as well as government policies taking effect.

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up 'ownership' of the continent.

Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Chilean authorities say largest power outage in years caused by transmission line failure.

Parliamentary petition accuses tech billionaire of acting against the national interest of Canada.

Police charge 26-year-old woman over video that prompted widespread condemnation.

Syria's National Dialogue paves the way for a constitution - but few details emerge after a day of workshops.

White House Correspondents' Association says move 'tears at the independence of a free press' in the US.

US president says he expects Ukrainian leader to sign agreement to jointly develop natural resources on Friday.

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid draw 4-4 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.

The proposal urged Apple to follow a litany of high-profile companies that have rolled back DEI initiatives recently.

The judge said that the administration had failed to comply with earlier orders that the funds be unfrozen.

Russia has said it opposes having NATO troops on the ground in Ukraine, even if they operated under a different flag.

A group of 21 US federal workers issued a resignation letter saying DOGE risked compromising sensitive government data.

Europe's biggest economy faces multiple difficulties at home and abroad.

The organising committee of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 revealed the official mascot name, Riku One.

US aid freeze shuts Sudan's food kitchens, deepening famine as millions face acute hunger and displacement.

Tariffs on imports, mass firings of federal workers are some of the issues taking a toll on consumer psyche.

A Southwest Airlines jet aborted its landing in Chicago as a smaller jet crossed the runway in front it.

Annual conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year resumes in Rome with nations sparring over money.

Iran's foreign minister made the announcement after meeting his Russian counterpart.

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, praises the United States for siding with Russia in two votes at the UN.

The tamilok is best known as a slimy Philippine delicacy, but scientists see possible health benefits.

On The Stream, we look at how Ukrainians harness art as a powerful tool of protest and resistance during wartime.

"No one invites us here to cook borscht or make a pie. We are just here to work with weapons that kill."

At least four people were killed and six injured after a bridge that's part of a highway under construction collapsed.

Pakistan's loss to India has left fans and former players wondering if their team can ever match their archrivals.

British prime minister Keir Starmer's announcement comes prior to his trip to the United States later this week.

The 268 parliament members present on Tuesday voted unanimously in support of the Ukrainian president.

Raising taxes could help reduce deficit, but Trump's tax cut pledge will make Musk's aim to slash $1 trillion difficult.

The US sided with Russia on two UN votes on the Ukraine war, going against its European allies.

The deaths come amid a harsh cold snap in Gaza and Israel's blocking of shelter from entering the enclave.

The US vote against Ukraine and Europe's UN resolution reflects larger policy changes of the Trump administration.

A century ago, Germany, France and Britain claimed Cameroon at different times. The scars are seen in conflicts today.