Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
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
Brent crude oil prices rose more than 2 percent on Sunday after the United States and Iran failed to hold a second round of peace talks … Read more
Satellite images from April 16 reveal extensive damage to the towns of al-Qozah and Beit Lif in southern Lebanon following Israeli military operations. What the images … Read more
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan at 5:24 a.m. On April 27, 2026, shaking Hokkaido’s Tokachi region but causing no reported damage or injuries, underscoring … Read more