Walter MurrowThe Bigger Picture
What connects these disparate stories is a common thread: the contest over legitimacy, power, and the rules that govern both. Whether it’s the ICC’s reach into the art world, a political party’s…
Kristi Noem Won’t Leave Her Military Base Home
In a bizarre domestic footnote, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem — whom Trump fired in early March — is reportedly refusing to vacate her residence on a U.S. military base. Der Spiegel…
Macron Pledges Support to Greece as Europe Faces Uncertain Future
In Athens, French President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held a symbolically charged conversation at the ancient Roman Agora. “We will be here if your sovereignty is…
U.S. Justice Department Reinstates the Firing Squad
In a development that Rolling Stone had reported Trump was eyeing before the 2024 election, the U.S. Justice Department officially moved to bring back firing squad executions. The decision revives a…
AAP Hemorrhages as Seven MPs Defect to BJP
Indian politics was rocked by one of the most dramatic defections in recent memory. Raghav Chadha — a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) — along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs announced they…
Venice Biennale Jury Bars Russia and Israel from Awards
In a striking intersection of art and geopolitics, the five-member jury of the Venice Biennale announced it would not give awards to artists from countries whose leaders face International Criminal…
Witkoff and Kushner Head to Pakistan for Round Two with Iran
The most consequential story of the day unfolded across multiple time zones. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential adviser…
Australian Bikie Boss Sniper Finally Identified
After six years of anonymity, the man who shot and killed Rebels motorcycle gang boss Nick Martin has been publicly named as Benjamin Luke Johnston. Australian media outlets revealed Johnston’s…
Indian Markets Slide as Oil Prices Surge and Inflation Fears Mount
India’s benchmark Sensex index dropped nearly 1,000 points — a 1.29% decline — marking a third consecutive day of losses driven by surging oil prices and heavy sell-offs in IT stocks. The Reserve…