BRUSSELS — A long-stalled reshuffle of senior roles within the European Commission is taking place, thanks to an internal workaround that allows a key official […]
Year: 2026
‘If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife’: the Arabic hit show that parodies the patriarchy
The female-created YouTube sketch series Smatouha Minni – You Heard It From Me – uses satire to confront misogynistic attitudes In Beirut’s Gemmayzeh neighbourhood a […]
The Operational Trap
In late 1941, the leadership of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy made a series of choices. Since 1937, they had been embroiled in a […]
Seven things we learnt from Morgan McSweeney’s committee grilling
Morgan McSweeney, the former chief of staff to the Prime Minister, has just finished speaking at the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. He was grilled for […]
Kenya Met Warns of Heavy Rains in Nairobi, Other Regions This Week
The public is advised to take precautionary measures, even as harsh weather conditions are expected to resume for an extended period of time…See More
They voted for MAGA. Now they want out
Donald Trump’s promise of a new MAGA golden age for America is cracking from within. A decade into his rise to power, a growing number […]
Trump admin’s fertility plan prioritizes ideology over science
In early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data indicating fertility rates in the U.S. had hit an all-time low, part of […]
DIV Fund is now accepting applications
The DIV Fund is seeking applications for innovations in global development across sectors and geographies that can measurably improve outcomes for people living in poverty […]
Call for a child-centred EU budget
Joint reaction to the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) Proposal by the Child Rights Action Group. The next European Union (EU) long-term budget has the potential […]
Singapore’s AI neutrality is cracking under US-China pressure
Singapore built its edge on something rare: neutrality that actually worked. Capital moved in, companies set up and deals got done without politics getting in […]
China’s science surge is not a problem — America’s retreat is
China’s rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country’s investment in research and development has reached parity with – and by purchasing power […]
Bad news for Pirates: Five Chiefs stars risk missing crucial Sundowns showdown
A crucial showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns looms, but Kaizer Chiefs may be without some of their most influential players…See More
2026: Wey V9X: GWM’s new flagship SUV has a huge battery for a PHEV, and features galore
GWM’s upcoming Wey premium sub-brand has revealed a huge plug-in hybrid luxury SUV at the Beijing motor show today…See More
Craig Bellamy makes shock admission on Storm players after record defeat to South Sydney
The veteran coach is questioning everything but his captain was quick to shut down one of his ‘silly’ claims…See More
Parliament wants EU long-term budget to top €2 trillion
The European Parliament on Tuesday voted in favor of making the bloc’s next seven-year budget 10 percent higher than a proposal from the European Commission, […]
Ukraine hammers Russian Black Sea oil facilities
KYIV — Ukraine struck Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time in a month, local authorities said […]
10 recommendations for operators to move AN forward with AI
Here are some ways that telcos should be preparing for a future that has everything to play for but is likely to be expensive and […]
Trump Not Happy With Iran’s Latest Proposal, Says US Official
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Russia, Iran Tout ‘Strategic’ Ties Amid Conflict With United States
Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced strong support for Iran in its conflict with the United States as he greeted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi for […]
Observers roast Pete Hegseth’s ‘joyride’ with ‘washed-up’ MAGA music star: ‘A disgrace’
Political analysts and observers roasted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday after he announced he took a “joyride” with MAGA music star Kid Rock. “Joined […]