Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, has once again become the center of a mounting international crisis. A South Korean-owned cargo vessel, … Read more
The Sri Lankan Ministry of Health has introduced a contentious new administrative layer to the country’s healthcare delivery system, appointing Members of Parliament (MPs) as District … Read more
Vladimir Putin has long played a game of diplomatic chess with the West, often proposing “peace” frameworks that serve as much to divide his opponents as … Read more
The sound of a .50 caliber machine gun is one of the most enduring signatures of American military power, but in the forests of Lithuania, that … Read more
The calendar often hides the most striking contradictions of human nature within a single date. May 10 is no exception. It is a day that belongs … Read more
The rhythmic thunder of boots on cobblestones and the low rumble of heavy armor once again defined the atmosphere of Moscow’s Red Square as Russia marked … Read more
In the high-stakes theater of American politics, the camera lens often functions as a diagnostic tool. For decades, analysts have parsed every stumble, every cough and … Read more
The MV Hondius anchored off the coast of Tenerife on Sunday morning, marking the end of a harrowing voyage across the South Atlantic that turned a … Read more
In a move that underscores the fragile and indirect nature of diplomacy in the Middle East, Tehran has transmitted its formal response to a United States … Read more
In the rapidly evolving landscape of African commerce, the definition of a successful CEO is shifting. For a new generation of entrepreneurs, the metric of success … Read more
In the high-tension atmosphere of Shanghai, where the margin between glory and heartbreak is measured in millimeters, the Indian women’s recurve team delivered a performance defined … Read more
The strategic waters of the Persian Gulf and the airspace above the Arabian Peninsula have become the latest flashpoints in a rapidly expanding regional confrontation. On … Read more