Kashmir is at the heart of rising tensions between India, Pakistan, and China. Here’s a quick explainer on the disputed area.

The CDC and other U.S. agencies are working to stop the spread of a new coronavirus that originated in China. But public health resources could become stretched if the outbreak worsens.

Experts expect that most new Afghan refugees will flee to neighboring Iran and Pakistan, where hundreds of thousands of Afghans already reside.

In fact, experts say the fight against climate change could spark a nuclear energy revival.

The United States is one of the few leading economies to delegate responsibility for coronavirus restrictions to state and local governments.