Trump’s dream of peace in Ukraine now must meet Russian reality
The arguments are well rehearsed, and now must meet reality. A 30-day ceasefire is, unhesitatingly, good news, at first. But a truce is the most complex, and damaged idea of…
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Doug Ford, the Canadian politician loudly contesting Trump’s ‘America First’ trade policy
Since Donald Trump began his second term, Canadian politician Doug Ford has become one of the loudest international voices to contest the US president’s “America First” trade policy. The Ontario…
A recent Colombian law lets some women walk free from prison – but resuming life is not easy
“My God, you also handed my son freedom,” said Patricia Cortes when she left El Buen Pastor prison on September 17, 2024. She had hoped to be able to guarantee…
Indonesian TikToker jailed for blasphemy for telling Jesus to get a haircut
An Indonesian social media influencer who suggested Jesus should cut his hair has been sentenced to two years and 10 months in jail after being found guilty of spreading hate…
Ukraine hails ‘constructive’ start to US talks, hours after Russia hit by ‘massive’ drone attack
A senior Ukrainian official said a new round of talks with the United States got off to a constructive start, a huge relief for Kyiv after the extraordinarily public blowup…
Former Philippine President Duterte forced onto plane to The Hague after ICC arrest, his daughter says
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been put on a plane to The Hague following his arrest on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, his daughter and local outlet The…
Why is Saudi Arabia hosting talks to end the Ukraine war?
Saudi Arabia’s hosting of top American, Russian and Ukrainian officials for high-stakes meetings underlines the kingdom’s aspirations to become a global actor capable of successfully mediating international conflicts. Crown Prince…
Militants fire at passenger train in Pakistan, officials say
Separatist militants fired at a passenger train in southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, injuring a train driver, police and railway officials said. The train was on its way from Quetta in…
Guest essay: To be anti-trafficking requires support for education rights
Editor’s Note: Jonathan Todres is Catherine C. Henson professor of law at Georgia State University. He is the author of numerous publications on children’s rights and human trafficking, and he…
A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
Fears are mounting of a potential environmental disaster off the coast of Britain after a cargo ship carrying toxic chemicals smashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the…