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Year: 2026
The Christian right’s victim complex fuels Trump’s Iran war
Donald Trump, a self-described Christian, issued a shockingly crude threat on Easter Sunday. Five weeks into his unnecessary war of choice with Iran, he ordered […]
Kingmaker Rasmussen pauses work with Frederiksen in Danish government talks
Danish Foreign Minister and Moderates leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen said Friday he will not negotiate a new government with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen — unless […]
Ukraine secures oil lifeline from Gulf states in exchange for military support
Ukraine will receive much-needed fossil fuels from Gulf countries in exchange for the defense assistance it is providing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Kyiv made […]
The deal to reopen Hormuz is nowhere near done
Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked to Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prompted immediate optimism shipping would quickly resume. It didn’t. The […]
Iran ceasefire won’t easily ease emerging Asia’s pain
TOKYO — Global markets are struggling to discern if the US-Iran ceasefire is real or happy talk. Yet emerging-market governments in Asia don’t have that […]
Bitter feud between GOP candidates crippling bid to steal governorship
The Republican Party’s best opportunity to capture California’s governorship in two decades is imploding as its two leading candidates savage each other in an increasingly […]
Trump’s Iran war sends prices soaring in ‘largest’ increase in nearly two years: WSJ
Prices in the United States skyrocketed by a staggering 0.9% in March, or by 3.3% when compared to a year earlier, according to a new […]
After a Dark Week, Americans Should Turn to Jimmy Carter’s Malaise Speech
On July 15, 1979, Jimmy Carter delivered an address to the American people from the Oval Office. Formally known as “A Crisis of Confidence,” the […]
Ex-Orlando Pirates players on track to play for Bafana at FIFA World Cup 2026
These two former Orlando Pirates stars are are poised, primed and ready to represent Bafana Bafana at FIFA World Cup 2026…See More
Colts’ first-round trio comes up big in series opener versus 67’s
Kashawn Aitcheson, Cole Beaudoin and Emil Hemming combined for nine points as Barrie skated past Ottawa with 4-2 win in Game 1 of conference semifinal…See […]
Differing definitions of data sovereignty cause confusion for compliance
Research by Omdia finds more than 100 countries have some form of data sovereignty or localisation laws but often even within countries there are contradictory […]
Cattle have numerous impacts on Earth’s climate and natural environments, despite misconceptions
Key Takeaways: There were 1.5 billion cattle on Earth in 2022 – that’s more cattle than there are people in any single country right now; […]
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Shot Down Iranian Drones In Middle East
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Pakistan Readies To Host US-Iran Peace Talks As Tenuous Truce Holds
Top US and Iranian officials are preparing to gather in Islamabad for what could be the most consequential diplomatic encounter between the two countries in […]
EU Anti-Poverty Strategy: we call for strong, decisive EU action
Joint statement by the Coalition on the EU Anti-Poverty Strategy In May 2026, the European Commission is set to launch the first EU Anti-Poverty Strategy, […]
Policy Alert Raises Alarm OverGovernance Gaps, Gender Imbalance In Host Community Trusts
A non-governmental Organization, Policy Alert, has raised serious concerns over weak governance and persistent gender imbalances in Nigeria’s Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs), warning that […]
Ododo Bags Champion Newspapers Governor of the Year on Youth, Security Award
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his efforts in youth development and security in the state. The governor was […]
“Economic civil war”: States push laws to shield oil and gas companies from accountability
Across the country, Republican-led state legislatures are passing a slate of laws that effectively shield oil and gas companies from legal claims that they are […]
US isn’t losing soft power in SE Asia — it’s ceding it to China
Commentators increasingly warn that the United States is losing its soft power – and the data backs them up. The Brand Finance Global Soft Power […]