When news of the Epstein files first broke, I watched it unfold on a television I do not own, in a room I cannot leave, […]
Palestinians Observe May Day Amid a Deepening Crisis for Workers
As workers around the world celebrate and recognize their efforts on May 1 — known globally as May Day or International Workers’ Day and celebrated […]
Pakistan’s Hangor subs tighten China link, test India at sea
Pakistan is betting on Hangor-class submarines to sharpen its undersea edge as its deterrent increasingly rests on deepening military integration with China rather than any […]
UAE’s OPEC exit hands Asia a petroyuan moment
On May 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates formally departed from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), ending nearly six decades of membership. […]
UK’s Global Signal Exchange wins UN and hyperscalers’ backing
Case study: platform used 87 email addresses, 4 URLs to cause 50,000 disruptions and a large scale criminal referral in West Africa – far exceeding […]
New Completion Date Set for Bomas Complex After Construction Delays
The facility had previously been earmarked to host the Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth Summit between May 11 and 12…See More
Lame-duck prime ministers rarely last long
In the past 24 hours there have been briefings from supporters of both Wes Streeting and Angela Rayner about how they might move against Starmer […]
In Chile, Latin America’s Latest Far-Right Leader Takes the Stage
José Antonio Kast, a once-marginal figure who rode fearmongering on crime and migration to Chile’s presidency, is taking pointers from far-right leaders in the region.
Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 the Great Millennial Journalism Movie?
Normally, I am against content labels for media, but I might have to make an exception for The Devil Wears Prada 2. This movie should […]
Venice Biennale still has time to ban Russia, Ukraine says
The Venice Biennale’s “cowardly choice” to allow Russia to participate in its 2026 exhibition “continues to harm” the organization, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said […]
Anger and apathy on the UK campaign trail
SURREY, England — There are impassioned election fights going on in this leafy part of England — but you’d be hard-pressed to find a voter […]
Supreme Court’s right-wing gambit backfires as way to ‘neutralize GOP power grab’ flagged
The conservative-controlled Supreme Court issued a controversial ruling Wednesday that critics warn may “demolish” restrictions around racially discriminatory voting policies — but one voting rights […]
Republicans admit plot to evade historic third Trump impeachment
WASHINGTON — It’s an election year, and impeachment’s in the air in the nation’s capital. After 187 Democrats signed onto the effort to impeach now-former […]
MAHA moms are losing faith in Trump
If there was one single idea uniting the misnamed “Make America Healthy Again” movement, it’s that health is a matter of personal responsibility, and government […]
Trump’s ballroom ploy might work, security experts say
In the wake of the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last Saturday, President Donald Trump and his allies immediately parlayed the shooting […]
Max Meizlish: Inside Mojtaba Khamenei’s Global Kleptocracy
Max Meizlish, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and a former official at the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets […]
US Treasury Secretary Says Iran’s Currency Has Fallen To A Record Low
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Asian currencies wilting in the Iran war’s heat
TOKYO – India and Indonesia aren’t often at the center of the global financial zeitgeist. But as the rupee and rupiah lead Asian currencies down […]
Pressure builds on Putin to escalate Ukraine war
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan grapples with Iran war, […]
WEATHER: Severe storms with heavy rain, strong winds to batter SA
Take a look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Friday, 1 May 2026…See More