Western Kenya records the highest levels of vernacular radio loyalty in the country, with audiences showing consistent preference for local-language stations compared to other regions…See […]
The world is on the cusp of an ‘era of extreme scarcity’. Enter Vladimir Putin
With fears hunger could hit record levels, Vladimir Putin and Russia are poised to capitalise — financially and diplomatically. …See More
“Crossed the legal line”: Patel files $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic on Monday, claiming the magazine’s recent exposé on his time as agency […]
Texas doctors sanctioned for delayed care that led to the deaths of two pregnant women
The Texas Medical Board has disciplined three doctors ProPublica previously investigated whose patients died after receiving delayed or inappropriate pregnancy care under the state’s strict […]
7 reasons Starmer can’t shake off the Mandelson vetting saga
LONDON — Peter Mandelson is the curse that never ends for Keir Starmer. Britain’s prime minister accused his own foreign ministry Monday of deliberately concealing […]
Romania plunges back into political turmoil as Social Democrats move to topple PM
Romania’s Social Democrats have moved to oust Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, triggering a new political crisis in the turmoil-weary country. The party, which governs in […]
Iran top diplomat says country may rejoin Islamabad peace talks
Iran is considering attending another round of peace talks with the Trump administration in Islamabad this week, even after Iran’s top diplomat accused the US delegation of […]
Wartime-level Northern Marianas typhoon hit tests US commitment
One hears a lot recently that the United States lacks the wherewithal or the bandwidth to protect its allies, partners and interests in the Asia-Pacific […]
Trump Addiction Syndrome (TAS) Sufferers: Why And How Did They Lose Reason And Decency?
THE DEFINITION OF ADDICTION: An uncontrollable urge and the inability to stop engaging in behaviors and ways of thinking despite persistent, factually harmful outcomes. The […]
Leon Schuster health update: Bed-bound and living on pain meds
South African comedian Leon Schuster – known for films like ‘You Must Be Joking’, and ‘Oh Schuks’, shared another sombre health update…See More
‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray
The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – […]
Top Biden Official Supports Trump Iran Attack, Says Biden May Have Done The Same
A top official from the Biden administration has said that he is supportive of President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran from June of last year […]
International Law Is Being Used to Restrain Iran, Enable US and Israel
While many Western countries have condemned Iran’s restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively […]
Tusk and Macron discuss joint nuclear exercises
French and Polish leaders discussed holding joint exercises on Monday as part of a French-led effort to include allies in its nuclear deterrent. “Among the […]
Hungary must arrest Netanyahu if he visits, Magyar says
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar said Monday that his country must take Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into custody if he enters Hungarian territory while […]
Ukraine Hits Russian Black Sea Oil Terminal For Second Time In 4 Days
Ukrainian drones hit the Tuapse Black Sea oil port, Russian officials said, causing a fire and at least one death in the second attack on […]
Trump Says US Delegation En Route To Pakistan For Iran Talks
As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL deliver ongoing updates and analysis.
Prospects For New Round Of US-Iran Talks Clouded Two Days Before Truce Expires
The prospects for a new round of face-to-face peace talks between the United States and Iran remained unclear amid confusion over the US negotiators’ plans […]
Fields of Dependency
American writer Barbara Tuchman remarked that “war is the unfolding of miscalculations.” As part of those calculations, the value of each of the lives lost […]
Trump’s looming downballot disaster
With President Donald Trump’s approval rating sinking to historic lows amid the war with Iran, Republicans down ballot stand to suffer, with the president potentially […]