Category: World
Plurality of active-duty service members oppose Iran war: poll
A plurality of active-duty service members — 48% — oppose the military being used in the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, according to a…
As Houthis encircle Taiz, Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t faces disaster
Taiz, Yemen’s third-largest city, endured a siege from 2015 to 2017. Today, it is encircled again.The World Food Program says it cannot reach…
What happened to all the concern about Venezuelan democracy?
The rise of right-wing governments in Latin America has reshaped the region’s political landscape. As a new wave of conservative leaders takes office,…
Unrest in Philippines threatens to upend US backed data centers
Protests against widespread state corruption have flooded the Philippines in recent weeks, putting pressure on the leadership of a country that for years…
Plan for more US-Israel integration puts our military tech at risk
When the Senate returns to session after the midterm elections, it will face sharp debate over a highly contested Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027)…
Thanks to Trump’s war, Dems successfully co-opt ‘America First’
In 2024, President Donald Trump won his second term and Republicans took control of the Senate by campaigning on “America First.”Two years later,…
Voters more worried about Iran war than immigration or crime: polls
As election day nears, two new polls show the Iran war has emerged as one of the most important issues shaping voters’ midterm…
Ebola Spread Raises Fresh Urgency for Africa’s Domestic Health Funding
An Ebola death last week in Kenya is highlighting the urgency of Africa’s public health emergency preparedness and how the continent’s governments are…
Finding Silver Linings Amid Haze of Climatic Uncertainty
With the city enveloped in a cloak of haze, the urgency of tackling the climate crisis could hardly have been clearer as the…
‘Prioritize Social Inclusion as Rapid Transformations Risk Leaving Millions Behind’
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) new report, which addresses the rapid global transformations driven by artificial intelligence…
