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Bashar Assad, right, and his brother Maher Assad stand during the funeral of their father, former President Hafez Assad, in Damascus, Syria, June 13, 2000.

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death: How the Syrian civil war unfolded, and ended

August 11, 2026 4:24 pm

Also among those sentenced to death is Assad’s cousin, who led a 2011 crackdown in a southern province that ultimately led to a mass uprising and later the civil war.

Tourists rest near a portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping at a public square at the base of the Potala Palace in Tibet.

China This Week | Is China cheating on AI, going overboard with manufacturing, and other debates

August 10, 2026 9:11 am

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week’s edition focuses on recent allegations against Chinese companies and the state on trade, AI and other hot-button issues.

Expert Explains | Why India needs a clear ‘Arctic narrative’

August 10, 2026 9:08 am

While science continues to underpin India’s presence in the Arctic, the scope must extend beyond exploration. Although India released its Arctic Policy in 2022, a recent parliamentary committee report highlights a concerning gap.

Why the EU is deepening security ties halfway across the world

August 09, 2026 12:38 pm

The EU is expanding defence and maritime cooperation with the Philippines amid tensions with China and uncertainty over the US role in the region.

Forces of the regional Kurdish administration secure the area of the Jasana Cave ahead of a symbolic disarmament ceremony by the separatist PKK group as part of the peace process with Turkey, in Sulaymaniyah governorate, Iraq, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban, File)

Why Turkey is seeking to end the long-simmering conflict with Kurds now

August 08, 2026 5:14 pm

Turkey’s parliament is considering a 12-article PKK peace bill. Here’s why Ankara is pursuing a deal and what it could mean for Kurds.

Anthony Fauci in 2023 (Wikimedia Commons)

Why Dr Fauci, former US pandemic adviser, faces prosecution over Covid hearing

August 08, 2026 11:51 am

Anthony Fauci's refusal to answer questions before a Senate committee on the basis of the Fifth Amendment has ignited a constitutional debate over presidential pardons and the limits of congressional oversight. How is this case relevant? We explain.

Pakistan restricts foreign media in most of the country: What new rules say

August 09, 2026 9:46 pm

Pakistan’s new foreign media guidelines tighten oversight after international coverage of PoK unrest, with vague provisions and tight restrictions.

Suicide blast at Swat peace rally: The many layers of violence in Pakistan province

August 05, 2026 6:31 pm

The bombing incident in Swat Valley on Sunday has drawn attention to the anti-militant rallies held in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which often gather thousands of protesters to demand peace and stability from the government.

Migrants who crossed into Spain from Morocco sleep on a beach in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta (AP Photo)

50,000 migrants, 48 hours: How the border crisis in Ceuta reveals divides within Europe

August 04, 2026 9:17 am

In the last week, over 50,000 migrants crossed into Spain through its exclave territory of Ceuta, including via sea. What drove this movement, and what does it say about frictions within Europe?

Migrants try to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, July 31.

As Meloni, Marine Le Pen threaten Schengen pause over migration to Ceuta, what are Europe's stakes?

August 03, 2026 8:27 am

European leaders' immediate response to the recent surge in migration to the Spanish territory of Ceuta flows from both political trends of the past decade and more immediate concerns.