On first Asia trip, US defense chief Hegseth calls for ‘deterrence’ in face of China ‘threats’

Deterrence is necessary in Asia in the face of “threats

Israel strikes southern Beirut for the first time since November ceasefire

The Israeli military struck southern Beirut on Friday for the

From death row to exile, Iranian-Kurdish rapper gives firsthand account of what he calls ‘severe torture’ in Iranian prison

Editor’s Note: Warning: This article contains descriptions of torture.

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Communities across the Australian state of Queensland are bracing for

These 60-year-old geckos could be the world’s oldest

At 64 and 60 years old, Antoinette and Brucie-Baby are

Kenyan officer reported missing in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis

A member of the international force battling gangs in Haiti

EU urges citizens to stockpile 72 hours’ worth of supplies amid war risk

Sudan’s army returns to capital after nearly two years of civil war

Sudan’s army said Wednesday it had recaptured Khartoum’s international airport,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the

‘Enough war’: Why Gazans are protesting Hamas now

Belal Abu Zaid, a Palestinian from northern Gaza, took to