Thailand and Cambodia Are at War: How Did We Get Here?
Airstrikes, casualties, and a diplomatic crisis have transformed a decades-old border dispute into Southeast Asia's most dangerous conflict in years.
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International news and global developments. From geopolitics and diplomacy to climate policy and humanitarian issues, we cover what's happening around the world and why it matters to you.
Syria Marks One Year Since Assad's Fall: Hope, Landmines, and a Long Road Ahead
Syrians celebrate the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's ouster as the country faces $216 billion in reconstruction costs and ongoing humanitarian crises.
Israel and Hamas Are Moving to Ceasefire Phase Two: What That Means
Netanyahu says the harder work begins now as Germany pledges support for Gaza demilitarization.
China's Top Universities Launch 'Embodied Intelligence' Degrees for AI-Robotics Future
Seven elite Chinese universities are training students to build robots that think. The country says it needs a million more AI-robotics professionals within a decade.
The Rise of the Global South: Why 2025 Is Africa's Breakout Year
While traditional powers debate, Africa's tech hubs, renewable energy projects, and growing middle class are reshaping global economics.
The Arctic Is Opening Up, and Nations Are Racing to Claim It
As ice melts, new shipping routes and untapped resources are turning the Arctic into the world's newest geopolitical battleground.
The Country That Banned Social Media for a Month (and What Happened)
When Pakistan shut down social platforms to curb unrest, something unexpected happened, and it's got governments everywhere paying attention.
Why the Global Birth Rate Just Hit a Historic Low (and What It Means for You)
For the first time in recorded history, the majority of the world's population lives in countries where the birth rate is below replacement level.
How Japan Is Solving Its Population Crisis (Or Trying To)
Facing the world's oldest population and lowest birth rate, Japan is testing everything from robot caregivers to cash incentives for babies.
The Middle East's Quiet Tourism Revolution
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman are transforming from oil economies to tourist destinations, and Western travelers are actually showing up.
Inside the UN's Secret Plan to Reform Itself
After 80 years, the United Nations is finally trying to fix its biggest problems, but can an institution this big actually change?
The Water Wars Nobody's Talking About
From the Colorado River to the Mekong Delta, water scarcity is creating geopolitical tensions that could define the next decade.