UN Security Council members are set to convene Thursday for a briefing on the escalating crisis in Iran, focusing on the country’s internal unrest and rights abuses amid global concern over violence and international responses.
UN Security Council members are set to convene Thursday for a briefing on the escalating crisis in Iran, focusing on the country’s internal unrest and rights abuses amid global concern over violence and international responses.
The popular Chinese app “Are You Dead?” is set to rebrand, following viral attention and public debate, as developers aim to adopt a more user-friendly and widely acceptable name.
Experts from the EU and US report that 2025 ranked as the world’s third warmest year on record, highlighting continued global temperature rise and growing climate change concerns.
Leaders of Japan and South Korea embraced pop culture diplomacy, creating a viral moment by referencing BTS and *K-Pop Demon Hunters* songs to connect with younger audiences and highlight cultural ties.
With unemployment rising, Nepal’s youth are increasingly relying on short-term election work as a source of income and engagement.
Grim scenes at Tehran morgue show bodies of protesters in black bags outside a forensic center, highlighting a brutal crackdown that has left hundreds dead and hospitals overwhelmed amid nationwide unrest. ([malaymail.com][1]) [1]: https://www.malaymail.com/amp/news/world/2026/01/12/video-shows-bodies-piling-outside-tehran-morgue-as-rights-groups-allege-mass-killings/205105?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Video shows bodies piling outside Tehran morgue as rights groups allege mass killings | Malay Mail”
Donald Trump said relations with Venezuela have improved under its new leadership, adding that cooperation is going well and he is open to meeting the country’s leaders in the future.
Indian officials reported spotting Pakistani drones over border zones, according to media accounts, raising security concerns and prompting increased surveillance measures along sensitive frontier areas during recent monitoring operations recently.
Iran’s deadly protests have now reportedly killed more than 500 people, including protesters and security forces, amid a severe government crackdown and thousands of arrests, rights group HRANA says.
Shubman Gill reflects on his exclusion from the T20 World Cup squad, saying he believes destiny played its part and accepts the decision as something meant to happen.