Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Italy’s industrial sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, one not of sweeping factory floor replacements, but of strategic connection. Manufacturers, utilities, and infrastructure operators are increasingly … Read more
HAVANA – A confrontation in Cuban waters on Wednesday left four U.S. Residents dead and six others injured, sparking a diplomatic dispute and raising questions about … Read more
Beijing reaffirmed its support for Iran’s “legitimate rights” as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the United States increasing its military presence in the region. … Read more
HARARE, Zimbabwe — The United States has halted approximately $5.8 billion in health aid to Zimbabwe following a dispute over conditions linked to access to the … Read more
Kabul, Afghanistan – A surge in violence along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border escalated dramatically on Thursday, as Afghanistan launched attacks on Pakistani military positions in retaliation for … Read more
Jakarta, Indonesia – Authorities are investigating a reckless driving incident in Central Jakarta that left a motorcyclist injured and has led to the arrest of the … Read more
St. Petersburg, Florida has a modern benchmark for luxury real estate. A penthouse at the forthcoming Roche Bobois St. Pete Tower has sold for a record-breaking … Read more
JOHOR BAHRU – Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, recently appointed chairman of Malaysia’s opposition coalition Perikatan Nasional (PN), has signaled a shift in strategy, pledging to broaden the … Read more
Ankara has signaled its willingness to intervene militarily in Syria to support the government of Bashar al-Assad against Kurdish fighters, a move that could dramatically escalate … Read more
Venice, a city synonymous with romance and beauty, is grappling with a surge in petty crime that is increasingly impacting tourists. Recent incidents, including one involving … Read more
Southeast Asia is witnessing a significant shift in its security landscape, as nations in the region develop what’s being termed “contingent capabilities” – strategies and tools … Read more
Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd., a crane manufacturing and rental company in China’s Henan province, recently stunned its employees with an unprecedented display of wealth and … Read more