Trump’s tariff threat to Brazil is a gift to Lula
Trump’s tariff threat to Brazil is a gift to Lula By attacking Brazil’s sovereignty, Trump may have handed the leftist president a political and diplomatic opportunity. Pedro Rossi Vice-President of…
Lithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change
Lithuania to save Baltic seals as ice sheets recede due to climate change The seal population has increased from about 4,000, considered nearly extinct, in the late 1980s to about…
Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity…
‘Beyond horrific’: Several killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza school
News ‘Beyond horrific’: Several killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza school ‘Panic, fear, and terror that swept through the school overwhelming’ says survivor. of strike in Jabalia an-Nazla. A…
‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires
‘We belong to this land’: Syrians navigate landmines to battle wildfires Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the Bashar al-Assad regime in December. FIrefighters…
Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
EXPLAINER Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’? Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.…
PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye
PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye Fighters from PKK begin symbolic disarmament in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region, ending decades-long battle with Turkiye. Kurdish security…
“Deep dehumanisation” of civilians similar in Srebrenica and Gaza
Dehumanising civilians made mass violence seem normal in Srebrenica and Gaza, says assistant professor Iva Vukusic.
New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action
New amnesty law for human rights abuses in Peru prompts fury, action Critics warn the law would hinder the search for truth about the victims of Peru’s decades-long armed conflict.…
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics
Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today’s rulers accountable. Rappers…