Floodwaters in Mozambique could spread cholera, raising the death toll even after the storm has passed.

With another five-year term, President Joko Widodo will possibly revive economic reform efforts and could take a more skeptical view toward China.

Iran appears increasingly boxed in by intensifying U.S. sanctions, the latest of which will effectively cut it off from its main oil customers.

With significant risks now looming over global energy markets, the United States should be careful not to go too far with oil sanctions.  

With Emperor Akihito’s historic abdication approaching, here’s a look at his accomplishments and what to expect from the next emperor, Crown Prince Naruhito.