Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a pared-back Victory Day celebration on Saturday in Moscow’s Red Square, as a three-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine appeared […]
US, EU and China profoundly split on AI intimacy
Globally, hundreds of millions of users now interact regularly with AI companions. The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global health threat. AI companions […]
Japan’s ammonia push risks locking Indonesia into coal
In the uneasy politics of energy transition, few ideas are as seductive — or as risky — as compromise. Ammonia co-firing, now being advanced through […]
Burundi to hold presidential elections on May 3 next year
Burundi will hold presidential elections on May 3 next year, the electoral commission announced Friday, during a meeting boycotted by the opposition…See More
France moves to repair ties with Algeria as ambassador returns to Algiers
France is making a fresh effort to mend relations with Algeria, in what appears to be a significant diplomatic reset after months of tension…See More
Gold Coast toddler breathing on his own again after toxic cake decorating powder left him in induced coma
Doctors are still unsure whether the 14-month-old boy will suffer long-term lung damage after the decorative powder turned to sludge inside his lungs…See More
Australians want immediate relief from the budget, but economists warn the biggest fixes could take years
From fuel prices and tax offsets to housing and healthcare, economists say some of the budget measures Australians notice first may not deliver lasting relief…See […]
This was John Roberts’ plan all along
Maybe John Roberts is getting uneasy that the American people are onto him. “I think they view us as truly political actors, which I don’t […]
Trump’s $2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for taxpayers amid energy shortage
The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore […]
Russia Holds Stripped-Down Victory Day Parade Amid Tight Moscow Security
Russia staged its most pared-down Victory Day parade in years on May 9 amid heightened fears that Ukraine might disrupt proceedings.
Trump Says He Expects Iranian Response To Peace Proposal Soon
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 […]
South Africa: Zulu Royal Wives Face Diana and Camilla Style Social Media War
Scrolla] The bitter social media war against King Misuzulu’s third wife mirrors the nasty public divide between fans of Princess Diana and Queen Camilla in […]
Trump already ‘bored’ with his own war and wants out: report
Trump is reportedly losing patience with his own war that he started in Iran and wants it to end as soon as possible, according to […]
Trump backs down on Big Bend border wall after bipartisan backlash
Plans to build portions of the border wall in Big Bend National Park are off after bipartisan backlash over the proposed construction, a top U.S. […]
The Injustice of Not Feeling Wronged
In this post, Sushruth Ravish (IIT Kanpur) and Ritu Sharma (University of British Columbia) discuss their article recently published in the Journal of Applied Philosophy […]
Kenya’s Goon Economy
In the socioeconomic underclasses around Nairobi, Kenya, a certain kind of market opens for business each day. It’s not a market for food or clothing, […]
Neither Party Is Interested in “Heterodoxy”
One of the biggest buzzwords in politics over the past few years is “heterodoxy.” It’s a dead-on (if jargony) term precisely because of its religious […]
Danish deputy PM to lead coalition talks after Frederiksen’s effort fails
The king of Denmark late Friday charged Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen, leader of the center-right Venstre party, with trying to form the next […]
UK elections 2026: Keir Starmer taps up Gordon Brown after wipeout — live updates
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to set out an exit plan after enduring nationwide losses in Britain’s biggest set of elections since 2024. […]
How Pakistan became the world’s most useful middle power
As geopolitical competition intensifies across multiple regions, countries capable of maintaining working relationships with rival powers are becoming increasingly valuable. While global attention remains centered […]