Germany is bracing for a widespread public transport strike on Friday and Saturday called by the Verdi union, threatening to paralyze millions amid stalled negotiations over

Saudi Arabia launched the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques program to distribute 20 tons of dates and provide iftar meals for 30,000 fasting people in Ethiopia, in order to strengthen the bonds of Islamic brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan.

UN warning: The number of hungry people in Somalia has doubled to 6.5 million due to drought, conflict, and lack of funding. Learn about the dimensions of the crisis and its catastrophic effects.

Heavy rains have struck the southeastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais, leaving at least 14 dead and hundreds homeless. Authorities have declared a state of emergency and are struggling to cope with flooding and landslides.