Colorado Primaries Set Stage for Midterm Dynamics

The state of Colorado is poised for a critical round of primary elections this week, which will have significant implications for the approa…

JUL 1 · Americas

Millions in India’s Bengal risk losing welfare benefits after vote deletion

For weeks now, Antu Sheikh has been going through a pile of documents stacked in a soiled plastic bag. Ever since his name was deleted from …

JUL 1 · Asia-Pacific

What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?

What is Iran looking for in any upcoming talks with the US?But on Monday, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, rejected the pr…

JUN 30 · Middle East & Africa

Social media calculator: How much of your life is spent on social media?

Now, 16 years later, social media is no longer just a space for conversation. It is a basic part of everyday life for more than two-thirds o…

JUL 1 · Americas

Iran's World Cup Exit Amid Embrace of Mexican Solidarity

Iran's departure from the 2026 FIFA World Cup combined disappointment with an unexpected outpouring of support from Mexican fans. The Irania…

JUL 1 · Americas

Sixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled

On that day, King Baudouin I formally declared the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Outside, Kinshasa’s streets f…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Migrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline

The meeting was organised by the Tembelihle Crisis Committee, a grassroots movement that has previously opposed xenophobic violence. Its lea…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Keiko Fujimori Edges Ahead in Contentious Peruvian Election

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori has emerged as the frontrunner in Peru’s presidential election, as electoral authorities finalize the vo…

JUL 1 · Americas

US Diplomatic Engagements Intensify Amid Libya Crisis

The United States has intensified its diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing political crisis in Libya, highlighted by a recent meeting b…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Prospects Dim for Quake Survivors in Venezuela Amid Reserving Challenges

In Venezuela, the likelihood of discovering additional survivors from the dual earthquakes that struck La Guaira four days ago diminishes, d…

JUL 1 · Americas

ICJ: A Catalyst for Peace in Eastern DRC Conflict?

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a decisive legal step by bringing its neighbor Rwanda before the International Court of Jus…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

Serbia's Protests Persist Despite Vucic's Resignation Pledge

Protestors in the Serbian city of Kraljevo continue to demand political change, undeterred by President Aleksandar Vucic’s recent declaratio…

JUL 1 · Europe - Russia

Q&A: Why humanitarian aid is crucial to stopping the Ebola outbreak

Conflict involving armed groups and intercommunal violence has displaced large numbers of people, while insecurity has made it difficult for…

JUL 1 · Middle East & Africa

If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businesses

If USMCA is not renewed, analysts expect uncertainty for businessesTrump had pushed for a new deal during his first term to replace the Nort…

JUL 1 · Americas

Intensifying European Heatwave Claims 1,000 Lives in France

An unprecedented heatwave sweeping across Europe has resulted in 1,000 excess deaths in France, predominantly affecting the elderly populati…

JUL 1 · Europe - Russia

The US-Iran MoU: A mirage of an agreement

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) the United States and Iran have signed is not a peace treaty. It is not even a credible framework for …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes

Tehran, Iran – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last week between Iran and the United States appears to be in jeopardy after a s…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Adam Johnson on how US corporate media sold Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Israel continues to violate the Gaza ceasefire brokered by the US last October, killing more than 1,000 Palestinians including at least 265 …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

New Caledonia's Crucial Election: A Vote on Independence

New Caledonia faces a pivotal moment as it conducts elections that could determine its future relationship with France. The longstanding iss…

JUN 28 · Asia-Pacific

Serbia's Political Dynamics Shift as President Vučić Plans Resignation

President Aleksandar Vučić of Serbia has declared his intention to resign, potentially accelerating the timeline for national elections. Thi…

JUN 28 · Europe - Russia

Escalating Unrest in Albania Over Trump-Associated Resort Development

Albania is witnessing intensified public disapproval as protests have prolonged into their fifth week, initially ignited by plans for a luxu…

JUN 28 · Europe - Russia

France's Reluctance on Air Conditioning Faces Strain

The persistent aversion to air conditioning in France is being tested as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Despite rising temperatures, En…

JUN 28 · Europe - Russia

Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers

Amal Slaibi, 58, averts her eyes whenever she passes the remains of her family’s small but profitable orchard in the occupied West Bank, whi…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns

Khartoum, Sudan – As drone attacks rain down on el-Obeid and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) tighten their months-long siege, the capital of …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

TikTok Influencer Facing Capital Punishment in Dubai

A 23-year-old British social media influencer currently detained in Dubai is facing severe legal consequences following the fatal stabbing o…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

IAEA to Initiate Inspection of Iranian Nuclear Sites

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed plans to inspect Iranian nuclear facilities as a component of the preliminary peace …

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Rainbow flags await Egypt and Iran at awkward Pride Match

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Rainbow flags - a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and social inclusion - will be flown inside th…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

US Seeks Exit From Recent Iran MoU Amid Regional Backlash

In the wake of escalating tensions, the United States is reportedly maneuvering to extricate itself from the recent Memorandum of Understand…

JUN 28 · Middle East & Africa

Trump's Iran Deal Strategy Survives Senate Test

In a significant political maneuver, President Donald Trump and his administration scored a pivotal victory in the Senate, succeeding in qua…

JUN 25 · Middle East & Africa

Jordan Intercepts Iranian Arms Shipment Destined for West Bank Militants

Jordanian special forces intercepted a large weapons cache near the Iraqi border last week, seizing dozens of anti-tank missiles, assault ri…

JUL 12 · Middle East & Africa