Singapore saw a slight decline in tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in 2025, with 11 fatalities and 1,019 new active cases reported, down from 20 deaths and 1,156 cases in 2024, the Communicable Diseases Agency said on March 23.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday formally labeled South Korea as the “most hostile state” and warned of “merciless” consequences if Seoul provokes Pyongyang, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday commended a landmark text by his predecessor, Pope Francis, addressing the pastoral care of divorced and remarried Catholics, and convened bishops to discuss the Church’s approach to family life.
The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has reopened, but only for a small number of people.
Nearly 9,500 participants took to Zócalo on Sunday to set a Guinness World Record for the largest soccer class ever, as the capital gears up to host the World Cup opening match in June.
Foreign players continued to dominate the leaderboard after two rounds of the Philippine Golf Tour Q-School, with South Korea’s Lee Song seizing control at the challenging Splendido course on Wednesday.
Iran on Wednesday pledged a “decisive” response following the killing of senior security official Ali Larijani, as tensions in the Middle East conflict sharply escalated with fresh missile strikes and regional fallout.
Miguel Díaz-Canel warned Tuesday that Cuba would mount “unbreakable resistance” against any attempt by the United States to take over the island, as authorities worked to restore power following a nationwide blackout.
By the end of 2026, 15 African countries will have elected new parliaments, reflecting both the continent’s diversity and a clear trend: the number of women running for and holding parliamentary seats has risen significantly over the past two decades.
The election of constitutional lawyer Menaka Guruswamy to India’s upper house of parliament marks a milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in the country’s national politics.