In recent events, Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, faced criticism from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and international backlash. This followed the release of videos taunting activists detained for attempting to breach Israel’s Gaza blockade. Netanyahu emphasized that although Israel can stop provocative acts like those by Hamas supporters, Ben-Gvir’s approach does not align with...
The Congo national football team canceled its three-day training camp and farewell event in Kinshasa, due to an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region. The virus, a rare strain known as Bundibugyo, has reportedly claimed over 130 lives and there are at least 600 suspected cases. The World Health Organization has declared the situation a...
Russia is targeting user accounts on the social media platform Bluesky to disseminate fake articles. This strategy involves hacking into real users’ accounts to post misleading content. One such case involves Ben Gilbert, an economist and professor at the Colorado School of Mines. Gilbert’s social media activity typically relates to his expertise in natural resources....
Mira Nair has long attracted attention for her work as a filmmaker, known for exploring the intricate social and cultural landscapes of Indian life. Currently, she is directing a film about Amrita Sher-Gil, a Hungarian-Indian painter from the early 20th century. However, she has noticed a shift in the type of attention she’s receiving during...
Journalists often focus on the leaders of countries, as they set the agenda and need to be held accountable. However, the individuals who execute that agenda are equally important. In autocratic regimes, executing state tasks might involve activities like intimidation or even torture. This raises questions about why people choose to become what might be...
In a recent soccer match between North and South Korea’s women’s teams, the atmosphere highlighted the limits of sports diplomacy. Players from North Korea maintained their composure throughout the game, visibly unaffected by the occasion until their victory. North Korea’s Naegohyang soccer team faced South Korea’s Suwon team in Suwon, South Korea, marking their first...
A biotechnology company, Colossal Biosciences, has announced a significant step in its effort to bring extinct creatures back to life. They have successfully hatched live chicks in an artificial environment, a news met with varied reactions from scientists and critics of their de-extinction mission. The company revealed that 26 baby chickens, ranging from a few...
Rose Natabo faces a harrowing decision at dawn. She leaves her firstborn son behind, taking her youngest, Santo, wrapped to her back, and holding the hand of her middle child, James, as they walk toward help. Their journey leads them to the only hospital in Kakuma, a vast refugee camp in Kenya’s northern desert. This...
On May 14, 2026, President Donald Trump held discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The summit focused on several key issues, including the conflict in Iran and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in an interview with NBC News, stated that the United States did not...
President Trump recently engaged in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a summit in Beijing, where key topics such as the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz were addressed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. was not seeking China’s assistance regarding Iran, as China expressed disapproval of militarizing the Strait...