Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Dubai International Airport, a crucial global transit hub, has experienced damage to civilian aircraft amid escalating regional tensions. An Emirates Airbus A380 and a Saudia Airbus … Read more
Vientiane, Laos – In a significant moment for Lao politics, the National Assembly today elected Thongloun Sisoulith as the nation’s new President. The vote, held this … Read more
Across China, a rare wave of public demonstrations is challenging the government’s stringent “zero-COVID” policies, fueled by grief and frustration following a deadly fire in Xinjiang … Read more
A diplomatic incident unfolded this week as a series of gaffes during a high-profile visit by a U.S. Delegation to Japan left Japanese translators visibly struggling, … Read more
London – The United Kingdom government has stated it does not believe Iran possesses either the capability or the intent to directly attack British soil with … Read more
The already tense border between Israel and Lebanon is escalating rapidly, with Israel signaling an intensification of military operations in the coming days. This comes amid … Read more
France’s municipal elections, completed on March 22, 2026, delivered a series of jolts to the country’s political landscape, signaling a significant advance for the far-right National … Read more
ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all political appointees intending to contest the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before … Read more
Apple TV+ is assembling a formidable cast for its upcoming adaptation of “Berlin Noir,” a series based on Philip Kerr’s acclaimed novels featuring detective Bernie Gunther. … Read more
A critical antenna failure has forced Russian mission control to switch to manual control for the docking of the Progress MS-33 cargo spacecraft with the International … Read more
The Irish government has urgently called for de-escalation in the Middle East following a recent exchange of strikes between Israel and Iran, warning that targeting nuclear … Read more
