Forbes counted a record 3,428 ten-figure fortunes around the globe on this year’s ranking, spread across 80 countries and territories. But more than half of all billionaires—51% in total—are ...

Europe may be the second-smallest continent by land area, but it packs a punch when it comes to culture, history, and diversity. Home to over 750 million people, Europe is a mosaic of more than 40 ...

US President Donald Trump said on social media Friday the US is considering “winding down” military efforts in the Middle East. Follow for live news updates.

Pag island in northwest Croatia is a region of pale pink limestone that’s as magical as a desert. First, the area’s holm oak forests were felled for medieval ship-building. Intensive grazing and the ...

# Pundits are fond of citing a list of seven US overseas “involvements” undertaken by the Trump administration since taking office in January 2025. In addition to Iran, Venezuela and Cuba, the list ...

Trump also called NATO allies “cowards” for not helping the US secure the Strait of Hormuz. He downplayed prospects of a ceasefire.

Iran’s new supreme leader issued another purported statement without video or audio, oil prices remain volatile, and thousands more US Marines are deploying to the Middle East. Follow for live news ...

Spain's Prime Minister called U.S. strikes against Iran "unjustified." When other foreigners in power have used similar language against the U.S. or Israel, they were sanctioned by the Treasury.

A controversial decision that quickly ended WWII but at great cost. President Harry Truman’s decision to use atomic weapons against Japan represented the first and only time nuclear weapons have been ...

Finland tops the list of the world’s happiest countries for the ninth year—but the bigger story this year is a growing divide ...

While Confucius Institutes are closing across parts of Western Europe, China has found a more welcoming political environment ...

Assessing military strength goes beyond comparing troop numbers. It involves a combination of personnel strength, defence budgets, advanced equipment, and strategic capabilities. Through sustained ...