As Turkey looks ahead to its next presidential election in 2028, critics of the current leadership say political repression is getting worse.

Today marks a year since the regime of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled in Syria. The World’s Shirin Jaafari brings us perspectives from Syrians reflecting on the past year.

Despite aggressive immigration enforcement activities in the US — in the courts, and on the streets — applications for asylum in the country are at an all-time high. So, too, are rejections. Alisa ...

From gold-leaf lettering to hand-painting shop windows, a handful of artisans are reviving a skill that was nearly lost to printers fifty years ago. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Paris.

The 2025 US National Security Strategy, unveiled late Thursday, has revived fears of US ‘gunboat diplomacy’ in Latin America. Arturo Sarukhan, a former Mexican ambassador to the US, talks with The ...

An ancient boat discovered off the coast of Alexandria matches descriptions of what were known in the time of Queen Cleopatra as “pleasure boats.” Researchers say the 114-foot-long vessel likely dates ...

India’s main airline cancelled thousands of flights this past week, leaving passengers stranded in cities across the country. Videos show travelers banging on customer service counters and yelling at ...