admin Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community, officials say
A fast-moving wildfire has destroyed about 230 homes in an Indigenous community in western Canada. The chief of the Okanagan…
In Tibet, some embrace their native language even under China’s sweeping new ‘ethnic unity’ law
A 73-year-old retired nurse spoke her native Tibetan all her life but never learned to write it — until now.…
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to US in spat with Lula
The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil’s denial of…
Guatemala is on alert and evacuates hundreds of villagers after eruption of the Fuego volcano erupts
Guatemalan authorities remain on alert and have evacuated residents from eight villages following an eruption of the Fuego volcano, one…
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening…
Afghanistan’s child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says
Child malnutrition has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan’s provinces, according to the U.N. World Food Program. The…
Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, officials say
Iran and the Gulf Arab state of Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,…
Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike
Palestinians have gathered for a mass funeral in Gaza for over 100 bodies finally recovered from an Israeli strike in…
Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as the fastest-growing outbreak surges
Ebola has killed over 1,700 people in eastern Congo, marking the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease. As of Tuesday, 3,802…
Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation
Millions of Shiite Muslims are observing the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq, despite regional tensions and fears of escalation…