As great powers like the United States pursue frameworks that impose growing security, political, and economic burdens on smaller states, middle and small powers face […]
Year: 2026
Bad blood: everything that sparked the US-Iran war
With US bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of […]
Army Neutralises Top Notorious Bandits Lieutenant, Adamu Alieru, 45 Other Criminals
The Nigerian Army has dealt a severe blow to bandits terrorizing Katsina State, neutralizing 45 criminals in a fierce encounter in Danmusa Local Government Area. […]
JUST IN: DSS Arrest Notorious ESN Commander, Suspected IPOB Member
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday, 6, at Eha-Amufu and Umuhu in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, Enugu State, arrested a suspected […]
US rescues final airman after Iran shoots down two fighter jets
The United States has rescued the final crew member from a fighter jet shot down over Iran, concluding a days-long search-and-rescue operation that unfolded under […]
TMZ turning to Congress is a win for the GOP
When I first heard Harvey Levin had put out a call from TMZ to turn the general public into a paparazzi-style press corps that would […]
Gayton McKenzie trolled over weight after Easter egg video [watch]
Gayton McKenzie has been reminded over his failed weight loss challenge after indulging in Easter egg treats in a TikTok video…See More
Expert issues stark warning after JD Vance reveals Trump admin’s ‘mindset’ for midterms
A voting-rights expert issued a stark warning during a podcast interview on Sunday as Vice President JD Vance prepares to travel to Hungary this week. […]
Fatal police violence may have declined for the first time in years
For the first time in years, there are early signs that police killings in the United States may be declining — after deaths reached a […]
Hungary’s Orbán is selling Christian nationalism. His former pastor isn’t buying it.
BUDAPEST — Gábor Iványi performed Viktor Orbán’s wedding and later baptized two of his children in the 1990s, little suspecting his friend’s government would one […]
Ukraine beats Russia at world’s top sports court
Ukraine has scored an important legal victory in its campaign to stop Moscow using sports events to whitewash its war crimes — winning a landmark […]
China overtakes US in R&D, but genesis spark still lags
It finally happened. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, China invested US$1.03 trillion in research and development in 2024—surpassing the United States’ […]
All AI, all the time
But before I do that, here’s a roundup full of short takes and stories about AI. First, though, an episode of Econ 102! Officially, the […]
Artemis II spacecrew prepare for historic moon flyby
The Artemis II crew is preparing for a historic lunar flyby that will take them farther from Earth than any previous human, documenting never-before-seen views […]
TLP Weekend Edition (March 7-8, 2026)
India and New Zealand face off for cricket supremacy in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final this Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in […]
The Philippines: Who’s Who in ’28?
By: Tita Valderama Image from Rappler With two years to go before the 2028 presidential sweepstakes and the ground stirring under eager hoofs, Philippine Vice […]
Survivors cheer as former HRC buildings come down (6 photos)
It’s long overdue … All the survivors want to see it torn down,’ says Orillia woman and former HRC resident who has been keeping an […]
UW Removes Middle East Center Director After Criticizing War
The University of Washington has removed a professor from his role as director of its Middle East Center after he criticized the illegal U.S.-Israeli war […]
Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced
Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt […]
Leadership stability takes priority in Asia-Pacific as CHRO and COO turnover declines
Leadership transitions across Asia-Pacific are taking on a more measured and strategic tone, as organisations place a premium on continuity, internal talent, and first-time executives […]