Killer mines in Kuwait keep Gulf War alive and deadly
The shadow of Saddam Hussein’s Iraq invasion of Kuwait in 1990-1991 still looms over the Gulf emirate.
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Photos: Empty towns to sea laundry: How war has changed Israel, Palestine
From border towns in Israel to devastated cities in Gaza and harassed Palestinians in Jerusalem, nothing is the same.
Mountain villages fight for future as melting glaciers spell floods
Fifteen million people worldwide are at risk of glacial lake flooding, with two million of them in Pakistan.
As people run out of fuel in Gaza, clay ovens are back in demand
Looking for ways to bake bread or cook what little food that they have, the people of Gaza return to tradition.
Rohingya refugees reach western Indonesia on decrepit boat
More than 2,000 Rohingya are believed to have attempted the risky journey to Southeast Asian countries in 2022.
Environmental changes threaten Japan’s cormorant fishing legacy
Temperatures in the Nagara River have risen, delaying the spawning period of the ayu fish by a month.
This Israel war has no mercy, Gaza rescue workers say
Civil defence members work around the clock with limited resources and no guarantee of their safety, witnessing horrors.
The war on Gaza: A masterclass in disinformation
Israeli government tries to deflect responsibility, sow doubt as it seeks to define the narrative in the war on Gaza.
Afghans fleeing Pakistan lack water, food and shelter
People enter Afghanistan with just the clothes on their back, with many not allowed to take any household belongings.
Amid Hezbollah-Israel clashes, Christian village in Lebanon plans for war
Located close to the border with Israel, the village has already suffered fallout from three weeks of clashes.
At wrestling school in Indian village, women chase better life and glory
Whether they become champions or not, the girls from humble families receive rare lessons in female empowerment.
The Gaza Strip and Israel: Under siege, at war
Palestinians in the besieged enclave have had to endure decades of violence and oppression — and now it’s even worse.
Amazon drought exposes ancient rock carvings
The Amazon region's worst drought in more than a century exposed human faces sculpted into stone up to 2,000 years ago.
History Illustrated: The war on Al-Aqsa redux
Hamas blames Israeli settlers for the 'desecration' of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, part of a series of provocations.
History Illustrated: The story of Hamas and its fight for Palestine
From its inception, Hamas has chosen armed resistance in its efforts to liberate Palestine from Israeli occupation.
The Ramadan War: A surprise assault that transformed the Middle East
Egypt and Syria were determined to recapture land previously taken by Israel. Things did not go according to plan.
Muslims in Egypt observe Mawlid al-Nabawi, the birth of the Prophet
Muslims celebrated the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on Wednesday, a day of spiritual significance.
History Illustrated: Barbarossa and the Battle of Preveza
The red-bearded admiral proved invaluable to the Ottomans in the Mediterranean battle between Muslims and Christians.
Traditional autumn fair brings colour and joy for Romania’s poor
The fair near the central city of Titu, northwest of the capital of Bucharest, has existed for nearly 200 years.
Gold and mercury, not books, for Venezuela’s child miners
Around 1,000 children work in illegal gold mining in Venezuela, a booming industry in the resource-rich country.