Iran escalates protest crackdown with internet blackouts and arrests, but unrest persists.

A crane collapse in Thailand killed at least 22 on a Bangkok-to-Ubon Ratchathani train.

Several Americans detained in Venezuela were released in a move seen as a gesture toward peace.

China hit a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, driven by strong December exports.

2025 was the third hottest year on record, exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the third straight year.