5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule

German spy agency opens helpline for those exiled from Russia, China

Germany's domestic intelligence agency has established a dedicated helpline to assist dissidents and exiles facing transnational repression.

Japan executes man convicted of killing five in 2009 Osaka pachinko parlor arson

Japan executes the man convicted of a deadly 2009 Osaka pachinko parlor arson that killed five people.

Israel clears itself in killing of Canadian during airstrikes on World Central Kitchen convoy

Israel has cleared itself of wrongdoing in the deadly airstrikes that targeted a World Central Kitchen convoy.

Romanian jet blasts drone near offshore gas platform, president blames Moscow

Putin arrests Russians complaining about fuel shortages amid petrol station fights

Russia turns to gasoline imports following domestic shortages driven by Ukrainian strikes.

Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy