Wednesday, Feb 19

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, British nationals, face espionage charges in Iran after ignoring travel warnings on their global motorcycle journey.

Wednesday, Feb 19

The Cook Islands has unveiled a strategic partnership with China, prompting concerns from New Zealand and raising geopolitical tensions in the Pacific.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Costa Rica is set to receive 200 deported migrants from the U.S., collaborating in a new repatriation strategy launched by the Trump administration.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Kizza Besigye, the detained Ugandan opposition leader, faces severe health issues amid a hunger strike, prompting a shift from military trial to civilian court.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Israel confirms troop presence in five locations in southern Lebanon despite the withdrawal deadline, worsening tensions following the fragile ceasefire agreement.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo, amidst little resistance, leading to fears of regional conflict.

Tuesday, Feb 18

A Delta Airlines flight overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, injuring 18 people, including a child. All passengers evacuated without fatalities.

Tuesday, Feb 18

South Korea has temporarily banned downloads of the DeepSeek AI chatbot due to privacy concerns, impacting its rapidly growing global popularity.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Austrian interior minister confirms deadly stabbing in Villach as an Islamist attack, with implications for refugee policies amid rising tensions and security concerns.

Tuesday, Feb 18

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture Bukavu in Eastern DRC, pledging security and raising fears of regional conflict as violence escalates.