Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

In the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh, monsoon storms have pushed students out of traditional classrooms and onto floating schools.  

Mexico is turning its growing sargassum seaweed problem into clean fuel as it piles up along its eastern coastline.

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

As fast-fashion giants capitalize on trending styles influenced by South Asian culture, communities like Panipat, India, bear the environmental and social costs. 

Yasukuni Shrine remains a controversial, painful reminder of Japan’s wartime history for East Asian countries.

Social media is amplifying migration from Morocco by turning economic frustration and misinformation into pressure at Spain’s border.

Explaining the decades-long issues that surround Mindanao Island.

Puerto Rico is officially in another water crisis, and recently proposed luxury resort development plans threaten the already fragile water ecosystem.

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan has relative stability and grave human rights violations.

With growing demand for palm oil, Borneo’s forests and orangutans’ habitats are being decimated.

Forty percent of the world’s languages are at risk, and many Indigenous languages in Australia’s Northern Territory face severe threats.

In 2026, many global youth protests have gained traction on social media, but what exactly are Gen Z’s demands?

Across multiple Asian countries, young men and women are increasingly diverging in their views on gender roles, equality and relationships.

A beautiful place to snorkel and scuba dive, Palau also faces human trafficking concerns. 

Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.

Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet. 

The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.

Global heat waves claim an estimated 489,000 lives each year while rising temperatures intensify wildfires, floods and tropical cyclones. 

The extreme heat of 2026 threatens one of Australia’s most loved faces—the koala.

The casualties of industrialization and climate change.

With Australian surf spots under threat from climate change, opportunities arise for civilian activism.

As glaciers melt and weather patterns shift, Kashmir and surrounding regions face increasing risks to water, agriculture and peace. 

With gray, smog-covered skylines, the tropical country and its citizens are facing serious pollution issues. 

As global temperatures increase and sea levels rise, some of the world’s most famous destinations are at risk.

Cities tend to be hotter on average than rural areas as a result of their infrastructure, and the warming of our climate is only making it worse. 

As AI’s energy demands soar, it is increasingly necessary to find ways to green the technology before it's too late.

Amidst rising temperatures and climate shifts, understanding their impact on people and the environment is crucial.

The Middle East is bearing the brunt of climate change, heating up at twice the global rate and navigating devastating fallout from droughts, displacement and conflict.

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan has relative stability and grave human rights violations.

Forty percent of the world’s languages are at risk, and many Indigenous languages in Australia’s Northern Territory face severe threats.

A beautiful place to snorkel and scuba dive, Palau also faces human trafficking concerns. 

Tech companies targeting tribal nations to bypass regulations and speed up data center construction have been met with opposition from tribal leaders.

DNA-based family reunification plays a critical role in uniting families of disappeared individuals in post-war nations. 

Jamaicans have no legal right to access most of their own seashore, but a movement is brewing to assert a claim to their natural resources.

A film about a migrant-murdering vigilante has garnered support from the world’s richest man.

Christopher Nolan’s new film has put the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara in the spotlight.

Dozens of people have been deported by US President Trump to African countries where they have no citizenship or established ties. 

How Native American culture influenced American society and the ways their contributions remain embedded in everyday life.

A look at the kafala system and how it supports the abuse of migrant workers in Gulf states.

Research shows domestic abuse reports can rise during major football tournaments, regardless of whether England wins or loses. 

In the Chalan Beel region of Bangladesh, monsoon storms have pushed students out of traditional classrooms and onto floating schools.  

In 2026, many global youth protests have gained traction on social media, but what exactly are Gen Z’s demands?

Across multiple Asian countries, young men and women are increasingly diverging in their views on gender roles, equality and relationships.

Guatemala’s Casa Flor Ixcaco Weaving Cooperative supports women through traditional textiles, financial independence and access to education.

What makes Finland the happiest country in the world, and what can we learn from its way of life?

A word intended to dismiss India’s frustrated youth has instead become the name of a growing political movement.

Governments make promises, and communities must live with the consequences when those promises fail. Social Watch exists in the space in between.

Fear of arrest in Herat is keeping women out of public spaces and cutting deeply into local businesses.

This college turns women who have never held a textbook into solar engineers who power entire villages.

Children are being kidnapped, maimed and drugged as trafficking networks force them onto India's streets to beg.

Despite continued legal action barring the practice, thousands of Indian women die each year as dowry-giving practices evolve.

In rural western Nepal, women-led organizations are fighting intense menstrual stigma through reusable pads and education initiatives.

Yasukuni Shrine remains a controversial, painful reminder of Japan’s wartime history for East Asian countries.

Social media is amplifying migration from Morocco by turning economic frustration and misinformation into pressure at Spain’s border.

Explaining the decades-long issues that surround Mindanao Island.

Two Dutch nationals were barred from re-entering Indonesia after holding a running event that excluded Indonesians.

Nearly 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the North African coast, as a sudden border surge strained the city and left dozens dead.

Hamas’s decision to relinquish its civilian governing responsibilities marks the latest attempt to revive the stalled peace process in Gaza.  

Remnants of the Wagner Group have used tramadol, a prescription opioid, to seize control of the Central African Republic.

Zimbabwe becomes the latest nation to alter its constitution, allowing its 83-year-old president to stay in power until 2030.

Uganda’s latest media shutdown is about more than press freedom: it offers a glimpse into how power is being exercised, and perhaps transferred, in one of Africa’s longest-serving governments.

Over 1,700 people were killed by massive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes striking within one minute of each other.

Actor Zhang Linghe’s opening speech at the 18th Straits Forum caught widespread attention with his call for improved cross-strait exchanges.

Learn about the little-known conflict in the Indonesian-controlled territory of Western New Guinea.

Climate science suggests the flooding was affected by rising temperatures in the Himalayas, a trend that could lead to similar disasters across mountain ranges worldwide.  

Mexico is turning its growing sargassum seaweed problem into clean fuel as it piles up along its eastern coastline.

As temperatures rise and climate variability increases, even the camel is struggling to survive across the Horn of Africa.

As fast-fashion giants capitalize on trending styles influenced by South Asian culture, communities like Panipat, India, bear the environmental and social costs. 

Puerto Rico is officially in another water crisis, and recently proposed luxury resort development plans threaten the already fragile water ecosystem.

With growing demand for palm oil, Borneo’s forests and orangutans’ habitats are being decimated.

Designed to combat desertification, the Great Green Wall is transforming landscapes and livelihoods across Africa.

Australia’s pink lakes are a shocking natural anomaly, but their striking hue has been slowly draining.

The world’s fastest-warming inhabited archipelago presents picturesque scenes along with a serious warning for the future of our planet. 

Coral reefs support marine life, protect coastlines and sustain tourism, but pollution is putting their future at risk.

The story of the submerged Isle de Jean Charles and the residents impacted by rising sea levels, environmental disasters and government actions.

A nation celebrated for hospitality and growth is being choked by the world’s discarded electronics and the dangerous labor they demand.

A severe fuel shortage is leaving millions of Cubans without reliable electricity, transportation and essential services.

As the Ebola outbreak circulates throughout the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda’s tourism industry has taken a critical hit.

South Korea's $240 billion matchmaking campaign aims to reverse the world's lowest birth rate.

Brain stunting, a detrimental cognitive effect of early childhood malnutrition, threatens to preserve economic inequality and injustice in the Philippines.

Following the earthquakes on June 24, organizations are mobilizing to provide food, water, medical care and relief services to Venezuela.

A fast-moving outbreak in Central Africa is a reminder that Ebola is contained by trust and resources, not luck.

Smoking remains a serious health issue in the Pacific Islands region, with most nations having higher rates of cigarette smoking than the global average.

Sudan is facing what the U.N. has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis as a result of its ongoing civil war. 

Hong Kong's reputation as one of the most expensive housing markets in the world has led to more than 200,000 people living in cage homes, bedspace apartments likened to coffins for the living.

Despite facing government censorship, the voices of Iranian residents reveal the fear and grief they endure under Israeli attacks.

Food insecurity and the authoritarian regime in Chad have denied many individuals and communities access to fundamental human rights.