
Rescue Operations Underway After Nine-Story Building Collapses in
Approximately 20 people are feared trapped under rubble after a construction site near Manila suddenly gave way early Sunday morning.
What changed. Why it matters. What to watch next.
Author profile
World correspondent
Reports on international affairs, diplomacy, and humanitarian developments with an emphasis on official statements, multilateral institutions, and regional context.
Leila Haddad covers world affairs, diplomacy, and humanitarian crises, with a focus on how fast-moving international developments affect public policy, conflict response, and cross-border institutions.
Editorial responsibility
Lead reviewer for geopolitics, international institutions, and crisis coverage
Coverage beats
Expertise
Coverage focus
Recent work
448 articles
world
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National in Biddeford, MaineDHS officials confirm the man killed in Biddeford was not the target of the warrant, sparking sharp criticism from Maine Governor Janet Mills.
world
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Colombian National During Maine OperationA Colombian national was killed by ICE in Biddeford, Maine, amid conflicting reports regarding whether the man was the intended target of the operation.
world
Bangkok Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 30 as Safety Probes BeginAuthorities probe locked exits and flammable decor after a deadly blaze at a Bangkok bar kills 30, highlighting gaps in Thai safety regulations.

Approximately 20 people are feared trapped under rubble after a construction site near Manila suddenly gave way early Sunday morning.

Public Works Minister Mauricio Zamora is safe after his vehicle was separated from his security detail during violent clashes south of La Paz.

Russian officials accuse Ukraine of a terrorist attack on a student dormitory in occupied Starobilsk, while Kyiv maintains its forces targeted a military

The fatalities occurred in the eastern Ituri region, where the rare Bundibugyo strain of the virus has spread to hundreds of people.

The US president has reviewed a draft proposal as Iranian officials confirm progress on a 14-point framework to end the current conflict.

A year before voters head to the polls, Edouard Philippe is positioning himself as the primary barrier against populist surges from both ends of the

A massive gas explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine has left dozens dead and rescue operations struggling with inaccurate site blueprints.

The move follows months of escalating tension between the two leaders who rose to power together after being released from prison earlier this year.

A complex emergency on a barge escalated into a blast nearly an hour after responders arrived to rescue trapped workers.

The Department of Defense has released 51 videos and historical documents spanning 80 years, following a presidential order for increased transparency on

The uncrewed vehicle completed a mission to the Indian Ocean despite stage engine failures, clearing a path for NASA's lunar goals and a historic IPO.

Authorities have ordered tens of thousands to leave their homes near an aerospace facility as a compromised chemical tank threatens to fail or detonate.

Alphabet-owned Waymo has issued a voluntary recall and suspended services in several regions after robotaxis repeatedly entered standing water.

Following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, returning activists and foreign governments report injuries and 'appalling' treatment in

Prime Minister Carney emphasized Alberta's essential role in Canada after Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote to determine the province's future

A federal judge ruled the government launched a 'vindictive prosecution' to justify the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a notorious megaprison.

The Russian president ordered military proposals for a response to an attack in Luhansk that left six dead, while Kyiv maintains it targeted a military

Health officials cite regional spread and the lack of a proven vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain as key factors in the heightened risk assessment.

Researchers aim to begin clinical trials for a new vaccine targeting the rare Bundibugyo species within two to three months.

An appeals court has voided the 2023 Republican People's Party leadership vote, potentially restoring former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and boosting

Authorities allege YouTuber Kim Se-ui used artificial intelligence to fabricate audio evidence that derailed the career of actor Kim Soo-hyun.

The activist who launched a global resistance against fast food died in his hometown of Bra after decades of advocating for sustainable agriculture.

The announcement follows a recent cancellation of a smaller deployment and occurs as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele for gross violations involving Kenyan and Ugandan rights defenders.