In 1994, the last time U.S. stadiums hosted the World Cup, an average ticket cost US$58. The most expensive ticket for the final could be […]
The Uprising at Blair Mountain: When the U.S. Working Class Revolted
The Blair Mountain uprising stands out as the closest thing to class warfare in U.S. history. The post The Uprising at Blair Mountain: When the […]
Imperialist-backed forces are biggest threat to Mali’s peace and stability
On April 25, a coordinated wave of terrorist attacks were launched across multiple localities in Mali, including the capital, Bamako. The garrison town Kati – […]
From Organizing Committee to Political Force
In its short existence, Sonoma County (Calif.) DSA has grown rapidly and achieved an electoral victory. Its membership coordinator explains how it happened. The post […]
Two Potential Upcoming Canadian Secession Referenda and the Broader Issues they Raise
Illustration: Lex Villena Few Americans have taken much notice, given the vast amount of other political news. But two Canadian provinces – Alberta and Quebec […]
Building a Post-Trump Foreign Policy
Progressives need to ground international commitments to democratic accountability at home and engage with social movements abroad. Few political figures have articulated this as clearly […]
Japan Focus: KitKat’s localisation strategy, food security, Glico at Growth Asia Summit, and FFC trends
This edition explores how KitKat became a Japanese icon, efforts to strengthen food security, Glico in Growth Asia Summit, and FFC consumption trends…See More
Ultimate Victory Will Require an American Reconstruction
At the end of 2025 I predicted that we are going to win against Donald Trump, against the Republican Party, against whoever they field in […]
‘Lion of Mesopotamia’: How Aymen Hussein beat tragedy to reach World Cup
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SARB honours Youth Day with commemorative R2 and R5 coins
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising, SARB will launch commemorative circulation coins on Youth Day…See More
Why older Australians with MND are considering early euthanasia
The death of AFL legend Neale Daniher has shone a light on the grim choices faced by older Australians fighting motor neurone disease. …See More
After battling armed attacks, Mauritania attempts to revive tourism
Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda began attacks in the mid-2000s, but several security measures have halted them…See More
Trump met with wave of mockery as details of his $1 million-per-person dinner leak
A flier for a fundraiser headlined by President Donald Trump set off a round of online ridicule this weekend once it revealed the price of […]
Dem AG has secret plan for Trump’s worst election-day move: ‘Ready to act within minutes’
If a nightmare election-day scenario plays out under Trump, Democratic Attorneys General have a counterattack ready, according to one AG. During a recent interview, California […]
UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance
London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden…See More
How “freeze the rent” really works
On Thursday, tenants and organizers gathered outside the theater at the New York City College of Technology for a block party, but not just any […]
The EU “is a champion of international rules-based order”: Interview with European Council President António Costa
“The European Union is a champion of international rules-based order,” European Council President António Costa told the enr in an interview with European news agencies […]
LIST: Asia Sentinel’s premium stories, May 2026
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Russia’s submarine sales pitch meets hard realities in Asia
Russia is pitching a new stealthy, missile-armed answer to Asia’s rising demand for submarines, but sanctions, allegiances, and industrial realities could sink its export ambitions. […]
Two Chinas at North America’s World Cup
North America’s World Cup summer has begun, and China is once again outside the tournament rather than inside it. That fact is familiar. But it […]