South Africa Defends Planned Military Drills with Russia and China
South Africa's foreign minister on Monday deflected criticism of joint military drills planned with Russia and China, saying…
Iranian Currency Falls to Record Low Amid Isolation and Sanctions
Iran's troubled currency fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Saturday amid the country's increasing…
‘Say Their Names’: Families Urge Blinken to Use China Trip to Free U.S. Detainees
Katherine Swidan, whose son Mark has been imprisoned in China for over 10 years, has not seen even…
Prince Harry’s Memoir Breaks U.K. Sales Record on First Day of Release
Prince Harry's "Spare" became the UK's fastest selling non-fiction book ever, its publisher said on Tuesday, after days…
China Reopens Borders in Final Farewell to Zero-COVID
Travellers streamed into China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing…
Iranian Chess Player Was Warned Not to Return to Iran After Competing Without Hijab: Source
An Iranian chess player arrived in Spain on Tuesday after receiving what a source close to her said…
Iran Police Detain Top-Tier Football Players in Raid at Party
Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year's…
Iranian Woman Competes at Chess Tournament Without Hijab: Media Reports
An Iranian chess player has taken part in an international tournament without a hijab, according to media reports,…
Senate Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Despite Criticism of Spending Plan
The U.S. Senate passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill Thursday aiming to avoid a government shutdown deadline…
Pope Denounces Psychological Abuse as Jesuit Case Rocks Church
Pope Francis on Thursday denounced psychological violence and abuse of power in the Church, as the case of…