Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s data protection authority has launched a formal investigation into the e-commerce platform Temu, amid growing concerns over the handling of personal data … Read more
A disturbing trend is taking hold across Western democracies: a normalization of references to Nazism, once a taboo subject. From the United States to Germany, instances … Read more
The National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar has strongly condemned what it calls the “intimidation” of Timor-Leste’s diplomat in Yangon, following the junta’s decision to expel … Read more
Geneva played host to another round of trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, as efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing … Read more
A late-night electrical fire in downtown London, Ontario, prompted a multi-floor evacuation of a building on Dundas Street near Richmond Street, but thankfully, no injuries were … Read more
Posterholt, Netherlands – Dutch police are investigating the deaths of two individuals found near a pond at a holiday park in Posterholt, a town located approximately … Read more
The Japanese rock band THE ORAL CIGARETTES captivated fans at Zepp Nagoya in Nagoya, Japan, on February 17, 2026, as part of their ‘ERASE the BORDER … Read more
Jakarta is moving forward with preparations to deploy up to 8,000 troops as part of a potential international stabilization force in Gaza, a move that signals … Read more
A shocking series of attacks unfolded in Merrylands, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, leaving one man dead and two others critically injured. The attacks, … Read more
Kyiv – Ukraine is experiencing a period of significant territorial gains, bolstering its position at the negotiating table, though a substantial challenge remains. While Ukrainian forces … Read more
Tokyo, a city synonymous with vibrant modernity, is currently experiencing the delicate beauty of the sakura season – the blooming of cherry blossoms. More than just … Read more
Geneva – Indirect talks between the United States and Iran concluded today with both sides reporting progress toward identifying common ground, though significant hurdles remain. Oman’s … Read more