Walter MurrowTrump in Beijing: Trade Over Freedom
When asked before departing for Beijing whether he would raise the case of Jimmy Lai — the jailed Hong Kong publisher who has become a global symbol of the pro-democracy movement — President Donald…
The U.S. Reshuffles Its Global Posture
In a series of moves signaling a significant reorientation of American power, the United States canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland. General Christopher Laneve, acting Army…
Ebola Outbreak Spreads from Congo to Uganda
Uganda confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus on Thursday after a patient died in an intensive care unit exhibiting symptoms of hemorrhagic fever. Health authorities attributed the outbreak…
Weinstein’s New York Retrial Ends in Another Mistrial
Harvey Weinstein’s retrial on a rape charge in Manhattan ended Friday with a hung jury, marking the third time a New York jury has been asked to decide the disgraced Hollywood mogul’s fate on sex…
The UAE’s Strategic Pipeline: Bypassing the Strait of Hormuz
As geopolitical tensions keep the Strait of Hormuz in the headlines, the United Arab Emirates is moving swiftly to reduce its dependence on the waterway. According to Reuters, Sheikh Khaled bin…
BRICS Backs Palestinian Statehood — But Divisions Remain
In a significant diplomatic declaration, BRICS member states agreed to support an “independent” State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. But as The Hindu reported, the consensus…
Trump and Xi: A Summit of Spectacle, Not Substance
President Donald Trump concluded a two-day visit to China on Friday, but behind the choreographed pageantry — including a stroll through the gardens of Zhongnanhai and a welcome by cheering children…
The Bigger Picture
May 15, 2026, offered a snapshot of a world increasingly defined by overlapping crises. The escalation in Ukraine — both in violence and in legal response — shows a conflict that, after more than…
Five Italian Divers Killed in Maldives Cave Accident
In a tragedy far from any war zone, authorities in the Maldives continued searching waters after a scuba cave-diving accident claimed the lives of five Italian divers. An Italian expert has joined…
Brazil: Police Raid Targets Ex-Governor
In Brazil, federal police carried out search and seizure operations targeting former Rio de Janeiro governor Cláudio Castro in a probe linked to alleged fraud in the fuel sector. The operation drew…