Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
While global diplomatic attention has been concentrated on the volatile tensions between Iran and Israel, satellite imagery and intelligence reports indicate that Beijing is aggressively expanding … Read more
In the opaque corridors of power in Tehran, where silence is often as communicative as a public decree, the current status of Mojtaba Khamenei has become … Read more
In a rare and significant move by the British government, a former police officer has become the first British national to be stripped of his citizenship … Read more
Midday in Paris just before Easter, the steps of the city’s opera house were crowded with tourists. French soldiers, armed with assault rifles, patrolled the area—a … Read more
Beijing is attempting to thaw frozen relations with Taiwan by introducing a series of economic and travel incentives, moving to cultivate a relationship with the island’s … Read more
The composition of the United States Supreme Court is facing a demographic shift that could fundamentally reshape American jurisprudence for a generation. As several justices reach … Read more
The critical maritime artery of the Middle East became a focal point of geopolitical tension this week as two supertankers performed abrupt u-turns in the Strait … Read more
For many, the intricate patterns of mehndi—or henna—are more than just temporary body art. they are deeply woven into the fabric of cultural celebrations, weddings, and … Read more
The University of Toledo track and field program split its focus across two states this past weekend, delivering a series of strong performances at the Duke … Read more
For decades, the blueprint for young adult socializing was clear: loud music, crowded rooms and the shared ritual of drinking. But a shift is occurring in … Read more
Two oil tankers belonging to Indonesia’s state-owned energy firm are currently unable to exit the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran cites heightened security protocols and regional … Read more
The Russian military has established a precarious foothold in the border village of Hatyshche, a move that signals a dangerous escalation in the Russian advance on … Read more