Diplomacy, conflict, climate and global culture covered from on-the-ground correspondents across five continents.
India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following massive youth protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The demonstrations erupted over extensive question paper leaks in public examinations, forcing a high-profile … Read more
The Full Federal Court of Australia has dismissed an appeal by right-wing leader Pauline Hanson, upholding a 2024 ruling that she racially discriminated against Muslim Senator Mehreen Faruqi with a … Read more
The U.S. and Iran have entered a fragile cessation of attacks as of July 27, 2026, driving global oil prices sharply lower. The diplomatic pause follows weeks of bombardment and … Read more
Global markets reacted Monday to a sudden lull in fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures slid 4.7% to $92.27 a barrel, while U.S. crude dropped 5.0% to … Read more
Mediacorp actress Gladys Bay has won the Outstanding Asian Star: Singapore award at the 2026 Seoul International Drama Awards, securing 42.67 per cent of votes cast via the Idol Champ … Read more
Shein reported a $99 million quarterly loss as U.S. and EU tariffs disrupted its e-commerce model, pushing the fast-fashion giant to proceed with a Hong Kong IPO despite regulatory hurdles … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has signaled an openness to talks with the United States provided Washington drops its demands for denuclearization. Speaking at the Supreme People’s Assembly in … Read more
A deadly van attack near Berlin’s Pride festival on July 26, 2026, killed one person and injured 29, with police killing the 21-year-old suspect, Abdul Ballout, after he charged at … Read more
Russia has confirmed the discovery of the bodies of five Bosnian climbers on Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, according to state media and Bosnian officials. The climbers, part … Read more
Israel’s October 27 election looms as a pivotal test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with former military chief Gadi Eisenkot emerging as his strongest challenger. Polls show Eisenkot’s centrist Yashar … Read more
Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) sales surged to nearly a quarter of new car purchases in June 2026 as fuel price volatility and geopolitical tensions accelerated the shift away from petrol, … Read more
Jewish students at UK and Australian universities describe antisemitism as “relentless,” with some reporting harassment, hate speech, and institutional failures to address incidents, as universities face mounting pressure to implement … Read more