On Mar. 13, the Persian Gulf island of Kharg, which is roughly one-third the size of Manhattan, became the latest target of ...

As the cost of housing rises globally, The World takes a look at how different cities around the world are trying to cope. We ...

Much of the world’s fertilizer, used heavily in agriculture, comes from the Middle East. And as Iran continues to block ships from moving through the Strait of Hormuz, farmers around the world see ...

As Iran continues to block ships from moving through the Strait of Hormuz, farmers around the world are seeing their fertilizer supplies coming up short, and some countries are having to shut down ...

The patent for semaglutide, the drug used in major weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Ozempic has expired. The end of the patent — held by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk — opens the ...

The boys of BTS are back together after a long break to complete their military service. Their first album in four years came out today, to huge acclaim. And tomorrow night, they will hold a free ...

Nowruz is a Persian celebration of the arrival of spring, and people hailing from Central Asian and Middle Eastern communities enjoy the festivities across the globe. Reporter Fariba Nawa has moved ...

On the 10th anniversary of former President Barack Obama’s historic visit to Cuba, The World takes a look back at the history of the relationship between the US and Cuban governments over the past ...

Israeli forces are intensifying airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon, as well as hitting targets in Beirut ...

As Ramadan wraps up, Muslims across the globe are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” National Geographic Explorer Paul Salopek has been walking around the world on foot ...

Brazil has released a new national climate plan, the first update to the plan since it was first laid out in 2008. The new plan is seen as much more comprehensive and detailed than the previous one.