The UN warns a historic "Super El Niño" will emerge within weeks and intensify through 2026, threatening severe droughts, global food price spikes, and making 2027 the hottest year on record.
At least five people were killed and dozens injured after a massive Russian ballistic missile and drone assault hammered residential high-rises in Kyiv and infrastructure in Dnipro.
The New York Times reports Iran could receive $300 billion via an investment fund to rebuild its economy if it meets strict US nuclear disarmament conditions and ends its maritime blockade.
Malaysia's communications regulator (MCMC) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove offensive, AI-generated defamatory content targeting King Sultan Ibrahim and the royal family.
US-Cuba ties imploded after Secretary Marco Rubio called Cuba a national security threat following the murder indictment of Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of civilian planes.
Human rights organization Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) warns Bangladesh's child protection system is in a severe crisis, reporting 118 child rapes and 17 killings between January and May.
A massive civil society protest under the banner "Justice for Ramisa" took place at Shahbagh to condemn the tragic rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl and demand strict speedy trials.