Sri Lanka is preparing to host a landmark global scientific gathering that will bring some of the world’s foremost experts on snakes to the island, placing the country firmly on the international map ...

Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait ‌of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Between a reduction in freedoms in the U.S. and an uptick in organized collaboration among autocracies around the world, Freedom House’s most recent Freedom in the World report paints a stark image of ...

For the ninth year in a row, Finland is the happiest country in the world. U.S. citizens do not need a tourist visa to visit Finland, according to the State Department.

Finland tops the list of the world’s happiest countries for the ninth year—but the bigger story this year is a growing divide ...

While the war involving Iran and the US may be taking place in the Middle East, the knock-on effect of the conflict has been felt across the globe. The war began last month following a joint US-Israel ...

Gallup's report ranks 140 nations based on quality of life and well-being.

Which countries suffer from high levels of inequality? Has global inequality declined over the past three decades, or remained persistently high? Surprisingly, the answers depend on where you look.

Trump says there’s been “some positive response” with seeking help from other countries. Follow for live updates.

It all started out with the news that an entirely AI-generated musical release - including PR work, the writer, the singers, ...

Here’s how to get out when the airport closes, the airlines stop answering their phones, and your travel insurance doesn’t work.

Current travel advisories to the United States from international countries are minimal, with just one country encouraging ...