Civil disobedience over power outages spread in Libya
Blackouts amid a heat wave renew anger over governance across the leadership-plagued country.
Patrick deHahn
Iran and Israel reach calm after first direct attacks during ceasefire
The issue of Lebanon—as Israel violates human rights and ceasefires with Iranian ally Hezbollah responding—remains to create friction for any Iran-US path forward.
Clashes in Somalia capital renew political crisis
Frustration over constitutional changes and delay of elections inspired calls for anti-government protests.
Israel expands its occupations in both Gaza and Lebanon
Millions of lives get disrupted with new humanitarian crises under a growing Israeli military presence.
Dozens killed in militant attack on train in Pakistan's Balochistan
Separatist group claims responsibility as part of its insurgency against the state's efforts to reap the province's minerals.
Kenya cuts fuel prices after deadly strikes over Iran-related costs
The war on Iran and the struggle over the Strait of Hormuz is affecting countries around the world, most recently Kenya this week.
Bolivia vows 'to listen' after weeks of protests
Thousands have taken to the streets of Bolivia calling for the resignation of president Rodrigo Paz over the last two weeks, along with dozens of blockades that have impacted vital health care services and essential goods.
Indigenous groups marched for 20+ days from the rainforest into the capital, La Paz,