Walter MurrowThe Pelicot Case Returns
In France, authorities have exhumed the remains of a 23-year-old real estate agent murdered in 1991, as part of a renewed investigation into whether she was a victim of Dominique Pelicot — the man…
Brazil’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Racial Quota Ban
In a significant ruling, a majority of Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF) voted to overturn a Santa Catarina state law that had prohibited racial quotas. The judgment, taking place on the court’s virtual…
India’s Women’s Reservation Debate Heats Up
In India, a spirited national debate is unfolding over the implementation of the women’s reservation law. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav urged the government to implement the legislation only…
Trump’s “Trade Over Aid” Vision Goes Global
Adding another dimension to American foreign policy, the Trump administration is formally enlisting foreign governments in a sweeping reorientation of global development strategy. American diplomats…
Cuba Braces as Trump Turns His Gaze
The reverberations of American military assertiveness extend well beyond the Middle East. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told thousands gathered in Havana to mark the 65th anniversary of the…
Airlines Grounded, Economies Rattled
The conflict’s economic shockwaves are being felt thousands of miles from the battlefield. Dutch carrier KLM announced the cancellation of 160 flights in May, citing an explosive increase in jet fuel…
A Staggering Price Tag for the Middle East
The true cost of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran is coming into sharper focus — and the numbers are staggering. According to energy research firm Rystad Energy, regional repair costs…
Greece’s Migration Reckoning
In Europe, a different kind of crisis is unfolding. A recent BBC investigation exposed what Ta Nea describes as the “open secret” of Greece’s Evros border region: the alleged recruitment of migrants…
Diplomacy in Motion — Or Not
Meanwhile, diplomatic signals remain mixed. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks between Israel and Lebanon would take place on Thursday, though Lebanese authorities pointedly declined to…
A Pope Speaks of Tyrants
Against this turbulent backdrop, Pope Leo XIV has offered a pointed spiritual rebuke. Speaking at the Vatican ahead of a 10-day trip to Africa — which will include visits to Algeria, Angola,…