The national security police detained Tang Ho-wing, founder of the independent outlet Boom News, according to local media and watchdog groups.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.

Israeli passengers say one of the pilots on a FlyDubai flight carried out an attempted terrorist attack, and tell of a terrifying plummet.

America’s military footprint in the Middle East is shrinking, as the U.S. assesses its role in Gulf conflicts following extensive base damage during the I…

An Israeli rabbi from a West Bank settlement says vigilante violence by Jewish settlers toward Palestinians is a “disgrace.”

The alert adds to claims that the Israeli leader ignored signs of Hamas’s battle plans, giving his election opponents fuel.

Previously unreleased material comes as Wonder marks 50th anniversary of album with arena tour Stevie Wonder has expanded the scope of what was already the most epic studio album in his catalogue, 1976’s Songs in the Key of Life. Four unheard songs from the recording sessions have been released today as a new EP of the same name, marking the 50th anniversary of an album which won album of the year at the Grammys and contains a number of Wonder’s landmark tracks including Sir Duke, As and Isn’t She Lovely. Continue reading...

North Korea wants America to drop demands for disarmament

Administration denies delaying sale of a $14bn arms package to Taiwan to appease Beijing

Nearly seven months after being attacked, an emboldened Iran is seeking to end the war on its terms. That means forcing U.S. bases out, lifting sanctions,…

In a defiant U.N. speech, Israel’s prime minister dismisses a range of criticism.

Beijing and Washington may use the same language of A.I. safety, but they are trying to protect very different things.

In a letter defending its ban of Politico, the White House critiqued a report based on a press call it conducted, where reporters were told not to name the speaker.

It's the Chinese leader's first state visit to Washington since 2015, and comes as a trade agreement is set to expire in November.

As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaga…

As they gain global market share, Chinese AI models are also part of Beijing’s plan to bolster Communist Party rule at home and promote government propaga…

At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s threats from the day before and defended…

In elections past, Brazil focused on mobilizing its youth vote. But the attention has shifted to voters older than age 70 this year.

President Trump used his speech at the United Nations to say he believed the Iran war was coming to a resolution “one way or the other.”

US hesitation has amplified doubts in Riyadh about Washington’s reliability as its prime defence partner

United Arab Emirates calls for ‘new mindset’ while Qatar advocates for regional ‘security framework’

Iran war has created global shortage of lubricant used in vehicle engines

The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran.

The Houthis in Yemen have captured strategic parts of the country, disrupting Saudi oil exports, threatening the global energy trade.

Muhsin Hendricks knew that his liberal approach to Islam put his life in danger

As competition with the U.S. intensifies, China has introduced travel restrictions on its citizens to stop its advanced technology from leaving.

A new Israeli documentary about the military’s conduct in the Gaza war has brought accusations of “treason” from some of Israel’s leaders.

A new Israeli documentary about the military’s conduct in the Gaza war has brought accusations of “treason” from some of Israel’s leaders.

The World is a public radio program that crosses borders and time zones to bring home the stories that matter. A co-production of PRX and GBH.

The U.S. had to expend 70 or more Patriots and Thaads to blunt an attack on Jordan.

Debates about Jews are never just about Jews.

Federal law requires U.S. government agencies to disclose how they’re using AI tools in their work. But in the case of the EPA, this doesn’t appear to be happening.

Federal law requires U.S. government agencies to disclose how they’re using AI tools in their work. But in the case of the EPA, this doesn’t appear to be happening.

The more the logic of capitalism pervades the rest of life, the less room there is for compassion, honor or heroism.

Leading Palestinian writer Raja Shehadeh has documented Israel's occupation of the West Bank since day one. Fearing the occupation might consume his archive, he secretly moved it to Scotland

The capture by the rebels of a stretch of Yemen's strategic coastline is the group's most impressive military coup for several years.

Move is likely to put further momentum behind fast-rising oil prices

In Israel, the Arab Muslim political party list Ra’am has picked a Jewish ex-police officer as one of its top candidates in October’s election.

The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen are stepping up attacks against their enemies at home and abroad.

A lot more people have dual citizenship today than in the past. But in Mexico, this has once again become a political issue.

The leaders of the American right have embraced the false idea that the United States is at war with Islam.

A diplomatic spat over Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank has prompted some of the United Kingdom’s sharpest criticism of Israel in decades.

The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen are stepping up attacks against their enemies at home and abroad.

The UK is banning trade with West Bank settlements. How will the US respond?