World

The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.

Hungary is feeling the heat. The country’s third-largest lake is shrinking, the Danube is running low, and soaring temperatures could force the country’s only nuclear power plant to shut down.

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be “very disappointed” if Israel doesn’t agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far would the US go to make that happen?

Years of flooding have resulted in disastrous water pollution in South Sudan’s main oil region. As communities, scientists and health workers scramble for solutions, the long-term impacts of the crisis is yet to emerge.

The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test whether his legacy can keep opposition supporters united.

Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, critics say Bangladesh’s reform momentum is fading as political divisions deepen and key changes stall.

Once seen as a leading opposition figure, Pahlavi now faces questions about his political relevance in Western capitals and inside Iran.

Student protests exposed a growing disconnect between PM Narendra Modi’s BJP and young Indians. Experts say reels alone won’t close it.

In the far east, well away from world events, Russia and North Korea are building their first road connection. The project has set alarm bells ringing in Ukraine.

Legal or not, the trade in African ants bound for Europe is booming. What do hobbyists find appealing about these insects, and what risks does the trade pose to ecosystems, including power outages?