The serial site of Quanzhou illustrates the city’s vibrancy as a maritime emporium during the Song and Yuan periods (10th - 14th centuries AD) and its interconnection with the Chinese hinterland.
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back. By Javier C. Hernández and River Akira Davis The country’s ...
Tourism has turned some Italian streets into monochromatic eating zones. Some officials have banned the opening of new restaurants. By Emma BubolaMotoko Rich and Nadia Shira Cohen The royal’s fall ...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt fired back at House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, calling him a "stone-cold loser" after he labeled her "sick" and "demented." Leavitt accused Democrats ...
The U.S. military staged a helicopter rescue for the survivors after the strike on their semi-submersible vessel. Israel says Rafah crossing to remain closed until further notice Israeli Prime ...
Madagascar, the world’s fifth-largest island, lies in the Indian Ocean off the coast of southern Africa. Its population, estimated at 30.3 million in 2023, faces persistently high poverty. Growth is ...
Founded by the Romans as a thermal spa, Bath became an important centre of the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant town with ...
With about 132.1 million people (2024), Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa after Nigeria, and one of the fastest-growing economies in the region, with an estimated 8.1% growth in ...
October 19, 2025 • The Israel Defense Forces said Sunday it responded after "terrorists" attacked troops operating in the Rafah area with gunfire and an anti-tank missile. Hamas said it was unaware of ...