Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026, amid growing fears among Trump allies that the … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28, 2026, as the U.S. Senate prepared to vote … Read more
The $175.8 million programme, titled Countering CCP Control of Caribbean and Central America Undersea Cables project, seeks to replace outdated cables with secure alternatives, according to … Read more
Iran and Oman are negotiating to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran … Read more
US President Donald Trump claimed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows who the boss is ahead of a potential White House meeting, as tensions and political … Read more
The United States walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on July 27, 2026, during a speech by France’s ambassador, escalating diplomatic tensions over … Read more
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region, triggering a tsunami warning and disrupting rail services, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. No nuclear issues were reported, … Read more
The 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention, a cornerstone of international refugee protection, was marked on July 28, 2026, as advocates and refugees reflected on … Read more
Ukraine’s volunteer group Dobrobat has rapidly repaired damage from Russian attacks, including a June 15 missile strike that shattered windows in Kyiv, with volunteers installing temporary … Read more
A Los Angeles judge ruled Monday that 21-year-old singer D4vd, born David Burke, will face trial for murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was … Read more
On July 27, 2026, Donald Trump called a protester a “communist” during a Michigan speech, as he criticized Democrats and promoted his trade policies, while a … Read more
Across the region, staple dishes once known for their affordability—like samosas in India, noodles in South Korea, and Indonesian street fare—are now significantly pricier, as energy … Read more