War & Geopolitics
Ukraine strike on Moscow refinery follows Putin election win
Ukraine struck an oil refinery in the Moscow area, an attack that coincided with reported parliamentary election results showing a…
Democrats Gain Poll Momentum Before Midterm Elections
Polls suggest Democrats are gaining momentum heading into the midterm elections, but achieving control of both the House and Senate…
Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias
Lede: Iraq’s newly appointed Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has vowed to move swiftly to disarm Iran-backed militias, a goal that…
U.N. Expert Warns U.S. Drug-Boat Strikes May Violate International Law
A U.N. human rights investigator concluded that U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats could violate international law and may constitute…
U.N. Debates Rogue A.I. Threat Amid Digital Cooperation Talks
Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and…
Infected blood victims struggle to claim compensation
Infected blood victims and their relatives are struggling to claim compensation, despite prior inquiry recommendations aimed at easing the process.…
First UK charges filed over 1994 Rwanda genocide
Dr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, has been charged in the UK in connection with the 1994 Rwanda…
Europe’s Far Right Leverages National Identity Over Historical Guilt
Far-right movements across Europe are gaining traction by foregrounding national identity and pride rather than revisiting historical grievances, appealing to…
UN General Assembly to Address Crises, AI, Secretary-General Transition
The UN General Assembly is set to confront a mix of enduring crises, emerging conflicts, and the rapid rise of…
Merz Vows to Stay Chancellor Amid CDU Election Losses and Auto Industry Crisis
KEY FACTS Merz remains chancellor despite CDU losses in state elections CDU lost heavily in two regional elections, polling 4.9%…