Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Iran’s latest proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz—without addressing its nuclear program—has drawn cautious scrutiny in Washington, where officials maintain that … Read more
North Korea and Russia have moved to strengthen their military cooperation, with plans for a new defense agreement while publicly honoring soldiers reportedly killed in Ukraine. … Read more
Ukraine’s recent drone strikes on Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery have disrupted operations at a key energy hub, halting production and reducing exports from one of Moscow’s … Read more
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint for global oil flows—in exchange for postponing nuclear negotiations with the U.S., a move that prompted … Read more
In the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, a man clutches a terracotta mortar over his head as volcanic debris rains down—a spontaneous act of self-preservation during the … Read more
Iran has reportedly proposed lifting its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global oil chokepoint—without directly addressing its nuclear program, presenting a challenge to U.S. … Read more
Iran’s foreign minister recently traveled between Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow as President Trump asserted U.S. leverage in negotiations. The divergence highlights differing approaches: Tehran is engaging … Read more
Mali’s defense minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, was killed in a suicide car bomb attack on his residence in Kati—a garrison town near the capital, Bamako—as Islamist … Read more
For centuries, the Vatican and Canterbury have represented two distinct traditions within Christianity, separated by historical divisions. This week, Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop of Canterbury … Read more
China has warned the European Union that its “Made in Europe” plan—a key component of Brussels’ strategy to bolster industrial competitiveness—could provoke retaliatory measures if implemented … Read more
For the first time in a decade, the United States reduced its military spending in 2025, while Europe and Asia increased theirs significantly. Global defense budgets … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Sunday after a brief return to Islamabad where U.S.-backed peace efforts stalled, as President Donald Trump said … Read more