The world is still failing its children. We can change that in 2026
A new innovative aid model is needed to reflect the needs of children and their communities and adapt to new realities.
All the big elections to look out for in 2026
From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.
Several killed in explosion at Swiss ski resort town: Police
The New Years Eve blast occurred in a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss town of Crans Montana.
Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan ‘unstoppable’
Taiwan’s Lai pledges to defend national sovereignty after Beijing holds live-fire drills around island.
US kills five in attack on alleged drug boats, searches for survivors
Latest attacks bring total number of boat strikes to 33 and the number of people killed to at least 112 since September.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,407
These are the key developments from day 1,407 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
US imposes more sanctions on tankers transporting Venezuelan oil
The sanctions come amid President Trump’s pressure campaign that critics say is aimed at toppling Nicolas Maduro.