Reactionary Americas: The global laboratory of the right
El País Englishby Javier Lafuente·11d ago
Nayib Bukele has turned El Salvador into a global showcase for public security, albeit at the cost of, at the very least, undermining the country’s institutions and leveraging his undeniable...
Air India: What a reported cannabis-positive pilot test really tells us
BBC News - Indiaby Soutik Biswas·11d ago
- Published Reports that an Air India pilot tested positive for cannabis after a flight sound like the sort of finding that should make an aviation investigator sit up.
A mosque built by a transgender person raises questions about faith and belonging in Pakistan
Global Voicesby Syeda Noor Fatima·11d ago
When 46-year-old Rajab Ali, a transgender man, spent his life savings to build a mosque for his local community in Okara district of the Punjab province in Pakistan, he hoped it would bring...
The online shopping trend where you buy nothing
Rest of Worldby Itika Sharma Punit·12d ago
This week, I placed orders for a $44,860 Patek Philippe hand-engraved watch, a $12,500 Hermès handbag, a $9,800 Tiffany diamond ring, and a $7,350 Cartier Love bracelet in yellow gold.
Russia Dismisses Calls for Black Sea Ceasefire - The Moscow Times
The Moscow Timesby Reuters·12d ago
Russia's Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to Ukrainian forces.
Little rain on the horizon as England and Wales experience driest July on record
India | The Guardianby Megan Davies for MetDesk·12d ago
England has experienced its driest July since records began in 1836, receiving only 6.5mm of rainfall – 10% of the country’s long-term meteorological average for the month.
Understanding the intelligence pyramid: Why most businesses know everything and do nothing?
Bar and Benchby Captain Garry Singh·12d ago
In every consequential field of human endeavour, whether in the boardroom, the courtroom, or on the trading floor, one resource has consistently separated those who prevail from those who do not.
Kazakhstan alleges Big Oil corruption tainted $10.7 billion in contracts, delayed key oil project - ICIJ
ICIJby Thomas Rowley·12d ago
The Kazakh government is claiming in a confidential arbitration that international oil giants awarded $10.7 billion in contracts at the Kashagan oil field which had been compromised by self-dealing...
‘We feared we’d all be drowned’: the Indian floods that killed more than 100 and left thousands homeless
India | The Guardianby Maitreyee Boruah in Guwahati, Assam·12d ago
It was a normal July morning in the Indian state of Assam. After finishing her chores and eating breakfast, Gitali Phukon, a resident of the town of Gaurisagar, left her home to buy groceries.
Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: ‘AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples’
Global Voicesby Dialogue Earth·12d ago
This article by Brian Obara was originally published by Dialogue Earth on August 13, 2026. It is republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement.
Trump’s Iran War: America’s Strategic Defeat
Frontlineby Aditya Sinha·12d ago
Your columnist woke up one morning in America to find the news outlets abuzz with the story of President Donald Trump evading an assassination attempt by hiding in an airline catering cart, back on...
Aditya-L1: Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
BBC News - Indiaby Geeta Pandey·12d ago
- Published One of the most enduring mysteries that has been puzzling scientists forever is how the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is millions of degrees hotter than its surface.
New US security entities hint at more Latin American operations
Defense Oneby Thomas Dolzall, Forecast International·12d ago
New US security entities hint at more Latin American operations A new task force and coordinating body suggest SOUTHCOM senses a need for cooperation in the region.
‘Argentina LNG’ – YPF confirms massive US$51-billion RIGI production plan
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·12d ago
State oil company YPF has submitted an application for its "Argentina LNG" project to participate in President Javier Milei’s investment incentive scheme, with a planned total investment of US$51...
Intel ops are underway at Space Command’s nascent Alabama HQ
Defense Oneby Thomas Novelly·12d ago
Intel ops are underway at Space Command’s nascent Alabama HQ Alabama landed SPACECOM after a years-long political fight. Now it’s getting off the ground. HUNTSVILLE, Ala.
US ambassador warns Argentina over Chinese firms in Vaca Muerta
Buenos Aires Timesby James Grainger·12d ago
The United States’ top representative in Argentina on Thursday issued a strong warning to President Javier Milei’s government, stating the involvement of Chinese companies in strategic sectors of...
Conflict-displaced women facing growing risk of sexual violence in eastern DRC
Global Voicesby Laura·12d ago
This article by Katembo Mbuto Victoire was originally published on Icicongo on December 12, 2024. It has been republished on Global Voices as part of a content partnership agreement.
FAQ: What to Know About Ireland’s Probe Into Our Reporting on Its Alumina Exports to Russia
OCCRP·12d ago
Reported by After OCCRP and partners published an investigation in March exposing how Europe’s largest alumina refinery was feeding into a supply chain linked to Russian weapons manufacturers, the...
Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours
The Conversation Africaby Opeoluwa Adeosun, Researcher, Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University·13d ago
Conflicts in Africa vary in scope and intensity. They range from large-scale civil wars to territorial disputes, localised insurgencies, inter-communal violence, political instability, armed...
SAARC’s Crisis Is Bigger Than India-Pakistan Tensions
Frontlineby Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy·13d ago
On July 26, while celebrating the Maldives’ 61st Independence Day, its President Mohamed Muizzu called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and...
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