Spain’s Ceuta stretched by Moroccans eager to reach Europe
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is bracing for a new attempt by Moroccan and sub-Saharan African migrants to forcefully cross the border after authorities foiled another endeavor one week ago
Security stepped up as world leaders gather for UN General Assembly
Securing the General Assembly is a tall task in most years, but this year it’s happening in the heat of a U.S. presidential election, which is requiring Secret Service protection for multiple candidates in addition to the current president, Joe Biden
Iran shows off latest missiles and drones during army parade
This year's event takes on special importance and symbolism given the high tensions in the region prompted by Israel's war on Gaza
UN urges de-escalation as Beirut attack toll rises
Israel says it targeted top Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Attacks by Israel have rattled the Lebanese group prompting retaliatory fire and fears of a wider war
Al Shabab steps up IED attacks as Somali army goes on offensive
In the last 12 months, about 600 IEDs resulted in 1,500 casualties throughout the east African country
China’s defense technologies shine at Africa’s largest airshow
China's leading defense equipment displayed at the 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) grabbed the spotlight in South Africa, attracting delegations from various countries.
Ukraine seeks expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital
Ukraine Seeks Expertise from Dr. Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital to Aid Survivors of Sexual Violence
Torrential rains unleash catastrophic floods in West Africa
As torrential rains across Central and West Africa have unleashed the most catastrophic floods in decades, residents of Maiduguri, the capital of the fragile Nigerian state of Borno — which has been at the center of an Islamic extremists' insurgency — said they have seen it all.
Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
Embiid — still in the second year of a $196 million extension he signed ahead of the 2021 season — became the third cornerstone player this offseason to sign a massive contract with the 76ers. The team hasn't won an NBA title since 1983.
Queue for new iPhone 16 at Apple shop in London
That branding is part of an effort to distinguish the iPhone’s artificial intelligence from similar technology already available in smartphones released earlier this year by Samsung and Google.