On August 9, dozens of Israeli settlers surrounded three Palestinian homes in Qusra, south of Nablus. They blocked residents from leaving safely, cut water and […]
‘I thought of her as a volcano’: the triumphant art and very troubling death of Ana Mendieta
Her shocking performances and stunning images made Mendieta the talk of the art world in the 1970s and 80s. Then she fell from a New […]
First Amendment Broadly Protects Against Speech-Based Deportation of Noncitizens, Court Rules
Some short excerpts from the >35K-word decision by Judge Noël Wise (N.D. Cal.) in Stanford Daily Pub. Corp. v. Rubio: Plaintiffs, Stanford Daily Publishing Corporation […]
Contractor Sets New Completion Date for Section of Rironi–Mau Summit Highway
Officials have provided a fresh update on construction progress along the busy transport corridor, highlighting key developments as works continue…See More
Hundreds Of Ships Still Stranded In Gulf Waters, UN Agency Says
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Bangladesh’s J-10CE fighter plan stirs China dependence fears
Bangladesh’s planned J-10CE purchase could significantly strengthen its airpower while tying that capability more closely to Chinese weapons, support networks and supply chains. This month, […]
Holy See seeks a path to peace in Moscow
While Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States, was holding a press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, another […]
Fact-checking in the age of AI: a European Newsroom workshop on verification
What is disinformation? What principles drive the spread of fake content online? And what role does artificial intelligence play in this context? On May 27, […]
Italy’s proposed reform risks violating the rights of children in the justice system
On 23 July, the Italian Government approved a draft law which could change the rules governing the criminal responsibility of children aged 14 to 18. […]
Cape Town scores major double win at World Travel Awards
The Mother City has scored a double victory at the World Travel Awards, winning two major African tourism titles…See More
Uzbekistan Meets the World on its Own Terms
By: Toh Han Shih Foreign investment from countries including China is driving the rapid growth of Uzbekistan’s economy, but the Central Asian country does not […]
NYC’s public grocery initiative raises new questions for CPG brands
The city’s proposed public grocery stores could create a taxpayer-backed retail channel for CPG brands, while raising questions about category eligibility, pricing and competition…See More
CIA chief’s secret Moscow trip exposed as insiders leak details: report
CIA Director John Ratcliffe raised eyebrows this week after secretly jetting off to Moscow, Russia, and while the Kremlin denied that any meetings between Russian […]
Unsettling question raised over Trump admin’s role in devastating Nepal floods
The devastating flash floods in Nepal this week that killed at least 670 people and left around 3,000 missing — including 90 Americans — might […]
Retrenchments climb to five-year high as Singapore’s job market keeps growing
Retrenchments in Singapore rose to their highest level in more than five years in Q2 2026, even as the labour market continued to expand, according […]
Malaysia bets on global recognition to futureproof its TVET system
Malaysia’s Human Resources Ministry has unveiled a five-year roadmap to align its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system with international standards, as the […]
Zelenskyy Blasts ‘Negligence’ As Ukraine Mourns Dozens Killed In Russian Strike
Ukrainian rescue crews early on August 30 continued to search for victims of the deadly Russian attack outside of Kyiv, while local residents — as […]
Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the […]
Seneca Nation fights Trump’s “Lake America” rename
The Seneca Nation is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing that the move disregards centuries […]
MK Party names Bongani Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate
Former DA and ActionSA member Bongani Baloyi was named as one of MK Party’s mayoral candidates for the upcoming elections…See More