Solar storms can disrupt electrical and communications equipment on Earth.

Continued incidents could harm foreign interests in Nigeria and surrounding countries and strengthen militant jihadism throughout the region.

Two explosive devices went off in the Indian city, killing at least 15 people and injuring more than 100.

Europe's economic crisis is creating fertile ground for nationalist parties that criticize the presence of immigrants and minority groups in their countries.

Syria's main Kurdish rebel group could unsettle the broader Kurdish situation in the region.

The Syrian regime's remaining loyalist forces may try to secure a personal exit strategy, possibly with help from Hezbollah.

Continued territorial disputes are preventing Juba and Khartoum from finalizing an oil and security agreement.

Beijing has found its large investment projects in Kachin state increasingly held hostage by ethnic conflicts.

Japan's lead in the development of methane hydrate extraction could give it an edge in the competition for future resources in the region.

Rebels have launched a new offensive in Damascus to seize the critical regime-held territory.