Saudi Arabia on Thursday formally called on Emirati-backed separatists in Yemen to withdraw from two governorates their forces now control in the country, a move that threatens sparking a confrontation within a fragile coalition that's battling the Houthi rebels there.

Pope Leo XIV brought back the Christmas Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Wednesday night, which is the first held there since 1994.

A sanctioned oil tanker pursued by US forces turned away from Venezuela and retreated out into the Atlantic Ocean, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Trump administration continues a blockade piling pressure on Caracas.

The private jet carrying Libya's Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad and four other military officials crashed on Tuesday.

Voters in Guinea will head to the polls on Sunday for the West African nation's first presidential election since the military took power in a 2021 coup, with analysts predicting a likely win for junta leader Gen.

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire

The son of a former prime minister of Bangladesh returned home Thursday after more than 17 years in self-imposed exile as a frontrunner to become the nation’s next leader in upcoming elections. Tarique Rahman moved to London in 2008 for medical treatment with permission after he was tortured while in custody during a military-backed government that ruled from 2006 to 2008.

Ukraine and US near finalizing 20-point security framework as Zelenskyy reports 90% agreement on guarantees while Russia pushback, signals changes needed.