Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Conflicting reports have emerged regarding the movement of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, amid a tightening … Read more
In a political reversal that has sent shockwaves through Central Europe, Péter Magyar has emerged from the shadow of his former mentor to secure a historic … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer as the next South African ambassador to the United States, selecting a figure whose career is inextricably linked to … Read more
For millions of years, the towering peaks of the Andes have served as a sentinel for South America, but a modern study suggests these mountains once … Read more
Global markets are poised for a significant lift as diplomatic hopes emerge from the Middle East, with the Australian sharemarket expected to rally at the opening … Read more
The legal battle over the final days of one of sports’ most polarizing and beloved figures has returned to the courtroom. A new trial over Maradona’s … Read more
The United States has initiated a sweeping maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian ports and vessels in a high-stakes escalation of regional tensions. … Read more
The traditional allure of the roulette wheel—the rhythmic click of the ball against the mahogany and the sudden silence before it settles—has evolved. While the core … Read more
The digital permanence of the modern news cycle has created a lasting tension between the public’s right to a historical record and an individual’s right to … Read more
Malaysia is strategically redesigning its tourism and aviation infrastructure to establish itself as the most accessible gateway to Southeast Asia by 2026. Through the “Visit Malaysia … Read more
During an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, held a … Read more
A long-term study from Germany suggests a distinct correlation between cognitive ability and political leaning in men, finding that men with higher IQs are less conservative … Read more