Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat held a two-day Joint Consultative Workshop on Tourist-Friendly Border Posts and Customer Service Training in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on … Read more
U.S. equity futures rose Monday after President Donald Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran, a move that triggered a sharp decline in oil prices and signaled … Read more
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Greece in connection with the murder of 38-year-old British national Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was found in a suitcase in … Read more
Aung San Suu Kyi, the deposed leader of Myanmar, reportedly met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Monday, August … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. and Iran will resume negotiations on Monday afternoon. The decision follows Trump’s order to call off planned … Read more
President Donald Trump called off plans for massive new military strikes against Iran on Saturday night, August 2, 2026, after threatening a major escalation earlier that … Read more
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has warned of very heavy traffic at the Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Aug 7 to 10. Travelers are advised … Read more
Israel has communicated serious security concerns to the White House regarding a proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, according to Doron Spielman, the spokesperson for Prime Minister … Read more
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) have opened applications for the Climate Resilience Awards for Business 2026. The … Read more
China recently tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile that flew 7,000 kilometers across the Pacific, splashing down near Nauru and Tuvalu. While Beijing describes the move as … Read more
The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries reported on August 3, 2026, that piracy incidents in the Somalia and Gulf of Aden regions tripled during … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on August 2 that he has called off planned strikes against Iran to allow for the resumption of peace talks on Monday … Read more