Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
U.S. congressional nominee Brad Lander and about 80 other volunteers were detained by Israeli security forces on October 21, 2026, while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives…
Investigators from the European Public Prosecutor’s Office searched administrative offices of the European Parliament in Brussels and Strasbourg on Wednesday, October 21.
UK inflation climbed to 3.5% in September while public sector borrowing jumped to £24.5 billion, pushing national debt past £3 trillion for the first time.
President Vladimir Putin announced Russia will release 74-year-old American Stephen Hubbard during talks with U.S.
Iraq closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to passengers and commercial traffic on Wednesday under direct orders from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, citing a review of security…
Following a high-stakes television debate on October 18, 2026, Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro faced widespread ridicule after holding up a palm inscribed with…
The United States has paused potential tariffs on goods from India and other countries that import oil from Russia, following a decision by President Donald Trump, according to…
HONG KONG SAR – On 21 October 2026, the international sight-saving organization Orbis, in partnership with the Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society (HKOS), Southern District Office…
The Ukrainian military faced disruptions to its drone operations this week after restrictions were placed on access to SpaceX’s Starshield service, a military-grade version of the…
The 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, themed Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, saw leaders reaffirm commitments to multilateral reform, digital…
Ukrainian forces are facing limitations in their use of Starlink satellite internet, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating the restrictions stem from a decision by the U.S.
Ahmed Ibrahim World Editor — Bilingual (Arabic/English) correspondent who has reported from 30+ countries on diplomacy, conflict and climate.