The stakes are high as Islamabad says it is prepared to mediate negotiations, with the prospect of a protracted regional war threatening Pakistan's economy and security.

In a rare move, the Israeli military has suspended an entire reserve battalion following an attack on CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank.

Israel is debating the approval of a death penalty bill that targets Palestinians. Although the number of countries carrying out executions is declining, the total number of executions is on the rise.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius just concluded a whirlwind tour of Japan, Singapore and Australia as Germany aims to build ties with middle powers in the Asia Pacific while warning global order is ...

Air Canada has announced that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year. This follows public criticism of his failure to voice condolences in French as well as English after two pilots were ...

A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling healthcare costs. But whether the government can impose them is another matter.

A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence.

The stranded whale barely moved overnight, despite a period with higher water levels presenting an opportunity. Rescuers said it was reacting less to stimuli and breathing much less frequently — signs ...

Finnish authorities are investigating two drones that crashed in southern Finland. Kyiv apologized for the incident, with Ukraine's Zelenskyy saying he and Finland's Stubb are on the same page.

The digitization of global literature has brought vast libraries to our fingertips. But the quiet power of a physical book offers a rare escape from constant digital noise.

Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on repatriation and regional stability — despite accusations of human ...

The legislation — introduced by Israel's far-government — aims to expand the death penalty as a means of deterrence. Israeli parliament is expected to vote on the bill this week.