Roman Catholic 2 hours ago Catholic monk comes out as transgender with diocese's permission A Catholic monk in Kentucky, Christian Matson, has come out publicly as transgender without objection from the diocese, doing so on Pentecost.
Africa 3 hours ago Tunisian journalists jailed for criticizing the government, sparking outcry over press crackdown Two Tunisian journalists were sentenced to one year in prison on Wednesday for criticizing the government. Both journalists denied the allegations in court.
Thailand 4 hours ago Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.
Africa 16 hours ago From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger The UN's World Food Programme is calling on donors for help as extreme weather related to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a hunger surge in countries including Afghanistan and Zambia.
Europe 23 hours ago Bosnian Serb leader threatens to secede from Bosnia ahead of UN vote on genocide A planned U.N. vote on establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs has sparked political controversy.
Russia 1 day ago Baltic Sea nations voice concern as Russia considers revising maritime border Leaders in the Baltic Sea region voiced concerns on Wednesday about reports of Russia potentially revising its territorial waters' borders, officials say.
Iran 1 day ago Death of Iran's president temporarily halts UN nuclear talks, official says Talks between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog have been temporarily halted following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's president and foreign minister.
Asia 1 day ago Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.
Israel 1 day ago UN plans new aid routes in Gaza after desperate crowds halt deliveries from US-built pier The UN has revised its aid delivery routes within Gaza after crowds of desperate Palestinians intercepted 11 trucks, halting deliveries for three days.
UNITED NATIONS 1 day ago Critics slam UN after it lowers flag to half-staff in honor of 'mass murderer' Iranian president The United Nations on Tuesday lowered its flag to half-staff in honor of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a controversial figure critics say committed mass murder in Iran.