Culture WarMay 2, 2026
Ancient Ghanaian Tree Stands as Living Monument to Ancestral Roots
Oral history preserves the legacy of a royal lineage that used nature to mark their journey and final settlement.
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Saturday, May 2
Foreign PolicyMay 2, 2026
Trump Challenges Unconstitutional War Powers Constraints
President Trump is pushing back against the 1973 War Powers Resolution, noting that while he is being scrutinized for his actions in Iran, his predecessors frequently ignored these same legislative limitations.
Friday, May 1
ImmigrationMay 1, 2026
Canada’s New Citizenship Law Sparks Surge in Applications from Americans
A new Canadian law allowing descendants of citizens to claim status has triggered a wave of applications, as some Americans seek a backup plan amidst the current political climate.
Foreign PolicyMay 1, 2026
No Mercy for the 'Butcher of Bosnia': War Criminal Mladic Seeks Early Release
Convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic is attempting to secure his release from a UN detention facility by citing poor health, a move that victims' groups are dismissing as a transparent legal maneuver.
PoliticsMay 1, 2026
U.S. Sanctions Former Congolese President Kabila Over Rebel Ties
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of providing financial and tactical support to the M23 rebel group to destabilize the nation.
Foreign PolicyMay 1, 2026
Iran's Aggression Threatens Global Food Security
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has disrupted global fertilizer production, threatening to slash crop yields and trigger a catastrophic food price crisis for the world's most vulnerable populations.
Culture WarMay 1, 2026
Violence erupts at Foss High School as student suspect faces multiple assault charges
A student suspect is in custody facing five counts of first-degree assault after a stabbing incident at Foss High School left six people hospitalized.
PoliticsMay 1, 2026
Brazilian Congress Rebuffs Lula, Slashes Bolsonaro's Sentence
Brazil's conservative-majority Congress successfully overturned President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's veto, significantly reducing the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Foreign PolicyMay 1, 2026
British Tourists Rotting in Iranian Prison After Ignoring Government Travel Warnings
A British couple is facing the consequences of their decision to travel to Iran, a hostile nation, despite clear government advisories warning against such travel.
Foreign PolicyMay 1, 2026
Myanmar Junta Stages PR Stunt With Aung San Suu Kyi House Arrest Claims
Myanmar's military junta is claiming to have moved Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest, a move experts and family members dismiss as a calculated public relations maneuver to gain international legitimacy.
EconomyMay 1, 2026
Beijing Weaponizes Trade Policy to Isolate Taiwan
China is leveraging a new zero-tariff policy across Africa to expand its influence and isolate Taiwan, though experts warn the move does little to fix the massive trade imbalance favoring Beijing.
Foreign PolicyMay 1, 2026
Iran War and Chinese Protectionism Trigger Looming Food Crisis Across Asia
As the conflict with Iran disrupts vital shipping lanes and China prioritizes domestic stockpiles, Asian farmers are abandoning crops, setting the stage for a major food security crisis.