Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
The reach of ByteDance, the Chinese technology conglomerate behind TikTok and Douyin, extends far beyond viral videos and short-form entertainment. What began as a news aggregator … Read more
Washington – Former President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States and Iran are engaged in discussions aimed at de-escalating tensions, a claim swiftly denied … Read more
HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2026 Farm Bill into law Monday, a sweeping piece of legislation impacting agriculture, conservation, and local … Read more
Seoul – The escalating tensions in the Middle East, sparked by recent exchanges between Iran and Israel, are creating a surge in demand for air defense … Read more
Beijing is urging its citizens currently in Israel to abandon immediately, citing a rapidly deteriorating security situation. The move, announced Tuesday, reflects growing concerns within the … Read more
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that “major points of agreement” are emerging in potential negotiations with Iran, a claim swiftly disputed by … Read more
The Senate on Monday confirmed Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, filling a position left vacant after a … Read more
Rio de Janeiro police have arrested eight individuals in connection with the brutal beating of a capybara, the world’s largest rodent, in the Ilha do Governador … Read more
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – A senior Indian diplomat’s visit to Cambodia this week underscores the growing partnership between the two nations, with a particular focus on … Read more
A significant explosion rocked the Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, early Wednesday morning, sending a large plume of smoke billowing into the sky. The blast … Read more
The dream of seeing Argentina’s Lionel Messi or Brazil’s Neymar grace the pitch in South Africa against Bafana Bafana remains just that – a dream, for … Read more
