Christians Face Rising Persecution in India's Heartland
On a humid Sunday afternoon in July last year, a small gathering of Christians inside a modest home in India's Uttar Pradesh state was interrupted by a mob.
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AfD Gains as Voters Turn Against Merz
Voters' expectations could not have been higher when Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government coalition of center-right Christian Democrats (CDU), Christian Social Union (CSU) and the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) took office on May 6, 2025. Economic recovery was to be the top priority.
Expert Review of Negotiations to End War with Iran
An expert on Iranian politics reviews the status of negotiations to end the war on Iran NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the status of the Trump Administration's negotiations to end the war on Iran.
Pawlikowski’s Fatherland Reimagines the Manns’ 1949 Return
Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is one of the most anticipated films among the 21 titles vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or this year. The Polish filmmaker returns to Cannes after winning the festival's best director award in 2018 with "Cold War."
UAE Pivots Strategy Across Middle East and Africa
Early Friday (May 8), the United Arab Emirates thwarted another Iranian missile and drone attack despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Defense advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch "any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions."
Hungary's New Government Plans Rapid System Overhaul
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, is said to have a remarkable talent for turning situations to his advantage, often with small, highly impactful gestures.
Africa's Fertilizer Options During the Hormuz Blockade
For more than two months, there have hardly been any merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing blockade. Africa is being hit by the full brunt of the conflict in the Middle East, with canceled flights, long lines at petrol stations, and barren fields across the continent.
Festus Mogae, Former Botswana President, Dies at 86
The political career of Botswana's ex-President Festus Gontebanye Mogae can be summarized under one heading: "good governance." During his time in office from 1998 to 2008, the southern African country experienced steady economic growth and developed into one of the most prosperous on the continent.