The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi argues that Iran’s top priority is to avoid direct confrontation with the US.

By age 14, Waldemar Cubilla ran afoul of the law. But behind bars, his love of education would help others find freedom.

Mexico asks the US to reveal the circumstances surrounding the arrests of 'El Mayo' Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez.

After 18 days of competition and countless memories, the Paris Olympics are now behind us. Here are five top photos.

The self-proclaimed pastor faces charges of murder, child torture and terrorism after the deaths of over 400 people.

An 11-year-old girl and 34-year-old woman were injured in central London, UK police say.

How recent global tensions could threaten the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s schools is meant to quash the Palestinian spirit of resistance through learning.

India views the events in Bangladesh as a setback for security, trade and connectivity and a possible loss of influence.

International humanitarian law violations should not be normalised, ICRC warns, noting 120 global conflicts.

The incursion surprised Moscow, with analysts saying the attack will change the course of the war.

Kyiv has been working hard to try to tame corruption among state officials.

Pakistan’s gold medalist Arshad Nadeem was greeted by thousands of cheering fans as he returned home from Paris.

Firefighters battle Greece wildfires spreading towards Athens.

Some analysts say an 'African Spring' is in the making amid youth-led protests in Kenya, Uganda and Nigeria.

Video shows the moment an Israeli strike smashed into a building in the Sheikh Radwan district of Gaza City.

A recent poll suggests 44 percent - the highest level since the conflict began - feel the time has come for dialogue.

The Geneva Conventions were written 75 years ago to guarantee the protection of people caught in war.

The fire threatening Athens is being fanned by strong winds and fuelled by tinder-dry conditions.

People have been told to flee as an inferno threatens towns and hospitals around Athens.