Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
WASHINGTON — Amidst escalating tensions with Iran, President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his “Council for Peace,” pledging $10 billion in U.S. Public funds to the … Read more
The future of the Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean, remains unexpectedly entangled in transatlantic political currents. What appeared to be a settled … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration unveiled a sweeping, if ambitious, plan Thursday to establish a multinational force in postwar Gaza, as President Donald Trump convened the … Read more
Kyiv remains steadfast in its refusal to cede territory in the Donbas region to Russia, even as Moscow’s forces continue a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine. … Read more
Johannesburg, South Africa – Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the youngest son of the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, was arrested in Johannesburg on Thursday following a … Read more
Mikola Statkevich, a veteran Belarusian opposition politician who steadfastly refused exile despite years of imprisonment, is now recovering at home after suffering a stroke although in … Read more
Milan, Italy – The United States and Canada faced off today in the gold medal game of the women’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics, … Read more
The Leading Hotels of the World, a curated collection of independent luxury properties, has expanded its portfolio with the addition of ten modern hotels across Europe … Read more
A widely circulated video claiming to demonstrate the Israeli military using thermobaric bombs in Gaza has been debunked by experts, who say the footage actually depicts … Read more
Guangzhou, a bustling metropolis in southern China, is gaining attention not just for its economic prowess and cultural heritage, but likewise for its increasingly diverse culinary … Read more
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Duke of York, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a stunning development stemming from renewed scrutiny over his … Read more
Budapest – Orbán Balázs, the political director of Hungary’s ruling Fidesz party and a key campaign strategist, posted to Facebook on Thursday a stark message about … Read more