Islamic State has claimed responsibility for bomb attacks on Syrian government forces, marking a significant escalation since Assad's fall.
Read moreIsrael's announcement of 22 new settlements in the occupied West Bank has sparked global condemnation and raised concerns over Palestinian statehood.
Read moreJimmy Sham, a key figure in Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement and LGBTQ+ rights, has been released from prison after over four years.
Read moreGaza experiences escalating humanitarian crises as desperate crowds clash for scarce aid amid ongoing violence.
Read more