Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
YANGON, Myanmar — The military government in Myanmar has accused the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of employing “discriminatory measures” to isolate the country, claiming … Read more
The diplomatic machinery in Beijing and Washington is humming with a familiar, high-stakes tension as Donald Trump prepares for a visit to China from the 13th … Read more
The MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship designed to navigate the world’s most remote frontiers, recently became an unintended laboratory for one of the most concerning … Read more
The geopolitical architecture of the Middle East is currently vibrating under the weight of a high-stakes standoff, as the incoming Trump administration and the Israeli government … Read more
For nine months spanning 2024 and 2025, an Army Reserve senior leadership inbox became an unlikely archive of American aspiration. It wasn’t a standard recruiting portal, … Read more
For decades, the intersection of cinema and governance has been the defining characteristic of Tamil Nadu’s political identity. From the charismatic reign of M.G. Ramachandran to … Read more
In the strategic corridors of Cyprus, where the geopolitical tensions of the Mediterranean often converge, Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne … Read more
The fragile diplomatic bridge between Washington and Tehran has effectively collapsed this week, leaving the Middle East in a state of precarious volatility. In a sharp … Read more
Walking through the tech corridors of Bengaluru or the bustling trade hubs of Mumbai in 2026, the atmosphere is markedly different from the “outsourcing hub” narrative … Read more
KYIV — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Russia’s response to a proposed ceasefire as a deliberate escalation, accusing Moscow of launching new strikes and attacks on … Read more
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No heart of Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul, May 11 has become more than just a date on the calendar—it is now the official Municipal Day … Read more
For Philippine rice farmers, the twin crises of soaring fuel costs and the relentless grip of El Niño have become an unbearable double burden, threatening livelihoods … Read more