‘A famine unlike any we have ever seen’
As Nigeria battles Islamist terrorists, millions are at risk of starvation. BANKI, Nigeria — They survived Boko Haram. Now many of them are on the...
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan Bury the Hatchet in an Istanbul Meeting
The leaders are on different sides in Syria's civil war but share an interest in getting past the 2015 shoot-down crisis. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip...
China’s marriage rate is plummeting – and it’s because of gender inequality
One of the greatest fears of Chinese parents is coming true: China’s young people are turning away from marriage. The trend is also worrying...
Thousands of People Have Been ‘Displaced by Fighting’ in Eastern Burma
Karen and government-backed militia are reportedly fighting for control of an area where a major dam is being built Fighting over the construction of a...
China’s Rich List Reveals the Rise of a New Wave of Wealthy Chinese
Chairman of Baoneng Group, Yao Zhenhua, saw his wealth shoot up 820% to $17.2 billion (SHANGHAI) – Chinese property magnate Wang Jianlin has defended his...
Several Women Allege Donald Trump ‘Touched Them Without Consent’
"He was like an octopus" Two women told the New York Times Wednesday that Donald Trump touched them inappropriately, just days after he said during...
Kerry Opens a New Diplomatic Push for a Cease-Fire in Aleppo
Secretary of State John Kerry will mount a fresh effort on Saturday to pursue a cease-fire for the besieged city of Aleppo by meeting...
U.S. Ship Fires Missiles at Yemeni Rebel Sites
WASHINGTON — An American warship stationed off the coast of Yemen fired cruise missiles on Thursday at radar installations that the Pentagon said had...
Afghan Forces, Their Numbers Dwindling Sharply, Face a Resurgent Taliban
KABUL, Afghanistan — Outgunned and surrounded by Taliban fighters in a chronic combat zone of southern Afghanistan, the police officers and soldiers thought they...
A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable
MOSCOW — Deep in the Russian countryside, the grass sways in a late-summer breeze. In the distance, the sun glistens off the golden spires...
Scotland Yard drops charges against Altaf Hussain? Why?
Moeed Pirzada | Scotland Yard, the investigative arm of British Police has dropped all charges related to money laundering against MQM leader Altaf Hussain. Charges...
Putin Snubs France and Cancels his Visit
In an interesting twist of events the Russian President, Vladimir Putin cancelled his forthcoming visit to France, which was due on the October 19th....