Iranian authorities insisted they have regained control after successive nights of mass protests nationwide since Thursday that have posed one of the biggest challenges to the clerical leadership since the 1979 Islamic revolution ousted the shah. B...

Somaliland sits astride one of the world's most strategic maritime choke points, flanked by multiple conflicts in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East. It declared independence from Somalia in 1991 but had never been recognised internationally un...

But analysts suggested China is a small player in the Arctic region, and thus far from the threat Trump has argued. Here is what we know about Beijing's presence in the region: Covered with Chinese ships? Despite Trump's claim that, without US inte...

Asfura, a conservative businessman, was declared the winner of Honduras's presidential election on December 24, weeks after a tight race marred by delays and allegations of fraud. Outgoing Honduras President Xiomara Castro, who finishes her term Ja...

The 2022 Wimbledon finalist last week ruled himself out of contention for a wildcard as he makes a comeback after an injury-ravaged three years. The Australian showman will instead focus on doubles at the Grand Slam tournament which starts on Sunda...

The figure was down nearly 40 percent from a year earlier, in part because no hurricane struck the US mainland for the first time in several years. Nevertheless, "the big picture was alarming with regard to floods, severe... storms and wildfires in...

It was the second consecutive tournament in which the 45-year-old Williams had crashed at the first hurdle after last week's Auckland Classic. She survived 87 minutes in Hobart against German world number 42 Maria, who is 38, before slumping 6-4, 6...

LeBron James wore a special patch on his uniform to mark his historic 23rd season in the NBA and scored 22 points on a frustrating night for the Lakers, who made just eight three-pointers from 36 attempts. Doncic and James were among only four Lake...

The government has celebrated the new framework, which replaced the Dutch colonial-era criminal code on January 2, and insisted the overhaul was not seeking to quash freedoms. But activists -- mostly students -- are trying to counter the sweeping l...

A rampant Texans defense sacked Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers four times and scored two touchdowns from turnovers in the fourth quarter to set up a divisional round tie with the New England Patriots on Sunday. The 42-year-old Rodgers, who has ...

The last-four showdown in the Moroccan city of Tangiers will be the first time the former Liverpool teammates have shared a pitch since the Anfield club lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in May 2022. Shortly after that, Mane left fo...

Popularly known as Bono, the 34-year-old conceded only once in three group and two knockout matches -- and it took a penalty kick to beat him. Bono guessed correctly the direction of the spot-kick from Mali's Lassine Sinayoko, but could not prevent...

From Wednesday, any adult visitor from outside the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will have to pay 32 euros ($37) to enter the Louvre -- a 45-percent increase -- while the Palace of Versailles will up its prices by three euros. A...

The demonstrations moved from protesting economic grievances to demanding a wholesale change from the clerical system that has ruled Iran since the 1979 revolution that ousted the shah. The authorities have unleashed a crackdown that, according to...

World number two Iga Swiatek is another big threat while two-time Melbourne champion Naomi Osaka will hope to be in the mix when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday. Keys stunned title-holder Sabalenka 12 months ago in a classic three...