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Greetings from Southwest Papua, which has some of the world's richest marine biodiversity
The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia's Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers' paradise.
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Families remember U.S. reservists killed in Kuwait, members of an Iowa logistics unit
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in the Iran war on Sunday and IDed Tuesday by the Pentagon; two soldiers haven't yet been publicly identified. Their unit kept troops supplied with food and equipment.
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The U.S. sinks Iran's ships and slams its missile launchers as the war enters Day 5
Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran on Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.
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Why are the US and Israel framing the ongoing conflict as a religious war?
US troops reportedly told the war in Iran is intended to bring about biblical end times, Armageddon.
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‘Israel at its peak power in the Middle East and it’s downhill from here’
'Israel is at its peak power in the Middle East and it's downhill from here'
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Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in pivotal election that comes months after historic protests toppled the government.
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An outlier for condemning Israel’s Gaza genocide, Spain says no to Iran war
Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.
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Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?
Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.
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US submarine sank Iran’s warship off Sri Lanka coast, says Hegseth
Sri Lanka says it recovered several bodies and rescued 32 wounded sailors after the frigate sank.
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NATO defences destroy missile fired from Iran over Mediterranean: Turkiye
Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.
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At least 100 people missing after Iranian military ship sinks off Sri Lanka
Cause of sinking not yet known after frigate IRIS Dena sends out distress call about 40 nautical miles off Sri Lanka.
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Drone targets military base in Bahrain
Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a military base in Bahrain.
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Spanish PM says ‘no to war’ in Middle East
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said Spain opposes war against Iran and urged the US, Iran and Israel to pursue a resolution.
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Are civilisations destined to fail?
What is the fate of civilisations?
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Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP’s Cornyn, Paxton in run-off
Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.