Three of Ali Khamenei’s sons joined the mass prayers, but not his successor, Mojtaba, who has not been seen in public since he assumed the […]
Year: 2026
Hot Right Now: China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak exclusive
China health foods, alt-protein fusion and Tetra Pak VP exclusive feature in this edition of Hot Right Now…See More
Compasses, not maps: China is building a different type of AI
Every few months, another Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) breakthrough makes global headlines. A Chinese AI model closes in on American rivals, a Chinese research team […]
Defiance Against Trump Drives Rise of Democratic Socialist in DC Mayor’s Race
On August 11, 2025, President Trump initiated a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Nearly 11 months later, Washingtonians organized around one of the most progressive […]
Incarcerated People Lose Treasured Media When Prisons Change Tablet Contracts
Between 2016 and 2025, Michelle Shoemaker spent more than $1,000 on songs and games for her tablet — a rudimentary, prison-approved device she purchased from […]
Gayton under fire after backing another country to win World Cup
Days after backing Bafana Bafana to bring home the FIFA World Cup trophy, Gayton McKenzie has shifted the goal post onto another country…See More
Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out At Fuel Terminal in Lagos
Premium Times] The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire […]
White nationalists march on DC, test free speech limits
Members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through Washington, D.C. over the July 4 holiday weekend, moving in formation through parts of the […]
Russia Launches Fresh Attack On Kyiv Following Zelenskyy Warning Of Impending Strike
Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, early on July 6, with reports of residents being trapped inside a […]
Trump To Discuss Iran Maritime Security At NATO Summit
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing […]
Ukraine Rejects Russia’s Claim It Captured Key City
Russia and Ukraine made conflicting battoefield claims on July 4, with Moscow insisting it had captured the key eastern city of Kostyantynivka and Kyiv rejecting […]
How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief
How Pedro Lourtie became the EU’s dealmaker in chief Council President António Costa’s chief of staff is in charge of building consensus between capitals. It’s […]
Inside Stockholm’s fight to keep children out of gangs
STOCKHOLM — At first glance, Fryshuset in Stockholm looks like any ordinary school. A group of girls sit together during recess, laughing, while the rhythmic […]
Danantara’s Growing Trust Deficit
By: Ainur Rohmah When President Prabowo Subianto unveiled Danantara last year, he presented it not merely as another state investment agency but as the financial […]
The 86yo who spent his working life protecting world leaders
The family of a former NSW Police detective says while his job was to ensure the safety of foreign leaders, at home he was just […]
Sordid Trump ally’s rejection at the Supreme Court astounds legal expert
The Supreme Court surprised a legal expert last week by rejecting an application from one of President Donald Trump’s sordid allies. Roy Moore, the former […]
Internet schools Ron DeSantis after ’embarrassing’ claim about an old English pub
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, got a quick history lesson on Sunday after he made what some described as an “embarrassing” claim about an […]
The Power of Christian Nationalism (Neon Liberalism #81, with Allyson Shortle)
Samantha and guest Allyson Shortle, professor at the University of Oklahoma, talk about the current state and long history of the movement which forms the […]
Declining Trump Caught Sleeping During 4th Of July Fireworks
Donald Trump talked a big game and promised that a massive crowd would be in attendance at the National Mall to hear him speak before […]
“We have many friends”: Netanyahu rejects Vance claim that US is Israel’s “only ally”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at claims that Israel is basically friendless on Sunday, telling Fox News‘ Jacqui Heinrich that his country’s global […]