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What a New Rebel Alliance Means for Congo

12 hours 21 min ago
Former President Joseph Kabila has joined a coalition that seeks to challenge Kinshasa “by all means.”

In India, Rubio Is All Business

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 23:56
The top U.S. diplomat’s three-day trip is focused largely on commercial interests.

The Paradox at the Heart of China’s Export Boom

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 23:08
China’s domestic economic woes are helping fuel its success abroad.

Witkoff Pushes Putin to Restart Peace Talks

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 22:04
The Russian leader said he is ready to resume negotiations but refused to compromise on key points.

Xi’s Gang of Three

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 21:18
How China’s leader divides power between his two most trusted lieutenants.

NATO 3.0 Is a Dangerous Gamble

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 18:11
The Trump administration’s plans threaten to undercut both pillars of deterrence at once.

The West Has a Crisis of Hope

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 16:41
A former president of Estonia on the growing tide of global protest—and how today’s leaders can win back ordinary people.

They Fled Ethiopia’s War. Now, Israel May Send Them Back.

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 16:14
A broken asylum system and shrinking resettlement options leave many with nowhere to turn.

Trump Is Making a Mess of Diego Garcia

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 14:29
Trying to reverse the Chagos Islands treaty only plays into China’s hands.

The Banking Scandal Upending Brazil’s Election

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 13:00
The country’s powerful Supreme Court is caught up in a swirling corruption probe.

Myanmar’s Shan State Is the World’s Meth Lab

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 07:00
Are illicit drugs now a bigger business in the Mekong than scam centers?

What Does Beijing Mean By ‘Strategic Stability’?

Wed, 21/10/2026 - 03:34
After the Trump summit, China wants managed competition.

Zelensky Seeks U.S. Support, but Is Trump Interested?

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 23:00
The White House appears increasingly focused on bolstering ties with Russia.

Trump Makes Midterm Pitch to Farmers

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 22:16
An $8 billion aid package aims to take the edge off the strain of the Iran war and trade chaos. 

How Ukraine Is Navigating Trump’s Latest U-Turn

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 20:13
Zelensky joins Oslo talks as a worrying winter looms for Kyiv.

What if No One Wins the Israeli Election?

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 16:30
Netanyahu’s opponents are ahead but will struggle to form a coalition.

Data Centers in the Crosshairs

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 15:40
Why digital connectivity has become the new front in modern warfare.

Myths of Battlefield Triumph Are Destroying the U.S. Military

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 13:17
Bad strategy long predates Pete Hegseth and his obsession with “lethality.”

The Conciliator

Tue, 20/10/2026 - 12:00
Why a retiring Jeanne Shaheen thinks bipartisanship still has a future in America.

France Orders Curfews Amid Widespread Rioting

Mon, 19/10/2026 - 22:46
More than half a million people joined anti-government protests over the weekend.

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