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The United States has accused China of engaging in 'dangerous maneuvers' in the South China Sea, following an incident involving Chinese and Filipino vessels.

A tragic incident occurred on the island of Koh Samui, where a 24-year-old Russian actress, Kamilla Beliatskai, drowned after being swept off a rock by a powerful wave while meditating.

Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the elusive leader of the Syrian terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is under scrutiny for his true intentions and connections.

The Malta summit marked the end of the Cold War, but recent events suggest otherwise. Learn about the historic meeting and its relevance today.

Thai police used a cart to transport two intoxicated tourists safely back to their hostel on Koh Phi Phi Island in Thailand.

A 100-year-old former German SS guard might face prosecution for his alleged atrocities committed during the World War II.

The Irish government coalition of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael is preparing for a new term despite opposition attacks. Current partner the Greens suffered major losses in the recent election.

Donald Trump has appointed Lebanese-American businessman Massad Boulos as his top advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

A storm sweeping over Greece has claimed the lives of at least two people and caused damage to roads and buildings.

A 20-year-old British tourist tragically lost his life after falling in an elevator shaft at a hotel in Antalya. The incident is currently under investigation.

China has stated that it is 'willing to cooperate' in the investigation of the undersea cable break in the Baltic Sea, which damaged data cables between Sweden and Lithuania and between Helsinki and Rostock.

A 35-meter-high rooster-shaped building on an island in the Philippines has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Visitors can even stay overnight in this unique structure.

Anders Breivik, who committed a terrorist attack in 2011 by killing 77 people, is currently serving his sentence in a Norwegian prison. He lives in multiple cells, has pets, and access to a gym.

In light of Putin's continuous threats with nuclear weapons, Germany is shaken awake, with anxious citizens fearing the worst.

Three bodies have been recovered from the tourist boat that sank off the coast of Egypt on Monday, with thirteen people still missing, according to Governor Amr Hanafi on Tuesday.

The recent crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, which resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to crew members, has led to speculation regarding possible sabotage or technical failure.

During a rocket test in southern Japan, a fire broke out due to an abnormality. The test was conducted on a remote island belonging to Kagoshima province.

A tourist boat carrying 31 tourists and fourteen crew members is believed to have sunk off the coast of Egypt's Red Sea, with 16 rescued and 29 still missing.

The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.

Emperor penguin Gus, found 3000 kilometers away from Antarctica, starts his return journey after being cared for in Australia.

Representatives of several island nations and developing countries have walked away from the negotiations at the climate summit in Azerbaijan, citing dissatisfaction with the proposed financing for climate aid. Meanwhile, the European Union delegation expects the talks to continue at COP29.

A church in Switzerland has conducted a unique experiment by installing an AI-powered confessional where people could talk to a Jesus avatar in 100 different languages.

The German police have arrested a man following a manhunt who is suspected of abusing children in two schools. The incident took place in Krefeld, located to the west of Venlo.

Regional President Carlos Mazón of Valencia, the region most affected by the devastating floods three weeks ago, has dismissed the regional Minister of Justice and Interior Affairs, Salomé Pradas, due to negligence in taking preventive measures before the storm and subsequent floods.

Reports suggest that Russia is planning to divide Ukraine into three separate parts, with each part having different affiliations.

A Canadian woman was surprised to find out that her dog sitter was creating explicit content in her bathroom and by the pool in her house. The woman, Amanda LeBlanc, and her husband have decided to stop hiring the sitter after the discovery.

Many experts are trying to understand Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions with the West.

A painting by the Belgian artist René Magritte has become the most expensive surrealist artwork ever sold, fetching $121 million at an auction in New York.