Designed to dwarf even the Marshall Plan, the American program to rebuild Europe after World War II, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was first […]
Year: 2026
The untold story of Ukraine’s Starlink crisis
The crisis in Ukraine over restrictions on the military use of SpaceX’s satellite constellation in the Russia-Ukraine war won’t be readily resolved. US lawmakers and […]
Bayern celebrate Kane’s Ballon d’Or, Kompany’s discharge with Magdeburg win
Harry Kane gets a guard of honour before the match in Munich; Vincent Kompany out of hospital after collapsing on pitch…See More
Neymar handed two-game Santos suspension for covering mouth in argument
Former Brazil captain Neymar sanctioned by sports tribunal for actions after his red card in match against Bahia…See More
End in sight for controversial snapper fishing ban in SA
Snapper could once again be caught next year as the South Australian government works on a plan to rebuild snapper stocks, but some fishers remain […]
Muster Dogs expert trainer says secrets for success are simple
Plenty of people are keen to pick the brain of Neil McDonald, one of the head trainers from the ABC’s Muster Dogs TV series…See More
Meet the New Poll, Same As the Old Polls
Another precinct has been heard from. The national NKOTB doing business as State Navigate has come out with its final pre-election poll on Vermont’s top […]
Six Canadians injured, one ‘unaccounted for’ in rail crash in Spain
OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says six Canadians were injured and one remains “unaccounted for” after a high-speed rail crash Wednesday in Spain…See More
EU and Canada eye now-or-never window to Trump-proof their ties
EU and Canada eye now-or-never window to Trump-proof their ties Brussels and Ottawa aim for ambitious upgrade in their relationship while the U.S. president is […]
Mark Carney isn’t the climate hero Europeans think
Mark Carney isn’t the climate hero Europeans think Canada’s prime minister used to be an eco-warrior. Now, not so much. By BEN MAKUCH and MIKE […]
Born in Horror: A Moral Reading of “The Liberalism of Fear”
September 19th, 2002. My sister and I were woken up in the early hours of the morning by the sound of heavy artillery. We soon […]
Spain: Madrid mourns train crash victims as rescuers work through the night
Spain reels from the deadly Toledo high-speed train collision that killed 68 and injured more than 100, sparking grief, protests and calls for resignations…See More
Palestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring change
Palestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections…See More
Brazil: UNESCO Nature’s Crown Jewels
Brazil has added another gem to its crown of natural wonders. The sweeping dunes and lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses […] The post Brazil: UNESCO […]
South Korea’s rich lobbying spree isn’t paying off in DC
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee released in July an interim staff report accusing South Korea of “discriminatory attacks on American-owned businesses.” Seoul’s “practices include […]
Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is back to haunt the GOP’s midterms
Republicans wanted the 2026 midterms to be a victory lap for Donald Trump’s tax cuts. Instead, the GOP’s signature legislation from the president’s second term […]
SASSA reminder: Old age grant payment date moves into October
Pensioners expecting their November SASSA payment next week should prepare for the money to land sooner than usual…See More
Don’t turn a methane pause into a retreat
As Europe’s energy ministers meet in Brussels this week, they are weighing legitimate concerns around energy security, affordability, and the pressures facing businesses and households. […]
In the Middle East, the next front line is the narrative
We live in an era where wars are fought not just on battlefields, but also on our screens, in our minds and through the narratives […]
Trump DOJ whines about ‘difficult’ court order while moving to close DC park for golf
President Donald Trump’s Justice Department griped to a federal judge about demanding orders while laying out plans to take over a beloved space. In a […]