Israel launches airstrikes on the Syrian capital of Damascus Israel launched airstrikes Wednesday on Syria’s capital of Damascus, saying it targeted the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in response to attacks... Read More
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Morning news brief 1 min read Senate approves cuts to funding for public media and foreign aid programs, President Trump attacks Fed Chair Powell over interest rates, UN Security Council to... Read More
Edward Said and the Question of Palestine 1 min read Edward Said brought the question of Palestine into the American mainstream. He taught at Columbia University for nearly 40 years, and today, more than two... Read More
Lesotho declares state of disaster after massive tariff threats from U.S. Lesotho, a tiny mountain kingdom in Southern Africa, has just declared a two-year state of disaster after being threatened with the highest U.S. tariffs in... Read More
Tariffs are a tax. Are you already paying it? It’s been over three months since President Trump announced very big across-the-board tariffs on imports from nearly every territory on Earth–including uninhabited islands. It’s a... Read More
The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe More families around the world are choosing to have fewer children or none all. Many countries, including the U.S., now face a rapidly aging population... Read More
Greetings from New Delhi, India, where performing monkeys spark delight — and ambivalence 1 min read Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.... Read More
Israel strikes Syria’s capital Damascus 1 min read The Israel military said targets included a Syrian military compound in Damascus as well as a target near the Syrian presidential palace. Israel’s defense minister... Read More
A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless Once deported to Bhutan, some Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees say they are told to leave. Many have since disappeared, while others are homeless and stateless, according... Read More
Israel strikes in Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze groups The strike came as clashes continued in the southern Syrian city of Sweida after a ceasefire between government forces and Druze armed groups collapsed. (Image... Read More
Morning news brief 1 min read Inflation picked up in June as tariffs begin to bite, how QAnon conspiracy theorists are reacting to Trump’s handling of the Epstein case, Senate to... Read More
Colombia deploys armed drones in escalating fight against drug gangs In Colombia, drug gangs are waging a new kind of war — by air. Armed with cheap drones, they’re targeting rivals in a dangerous escalation.... Read More
In Colombia, drug gangs are waging a new kind of war — by air. Armed with cheap drones, they’re targeting rivals in a dangerous escalation.... Read More
Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White House policy toward Russia The Pentagon and U.S. military officials in Europe are working with NATO members to ship more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and release more munitions... Read More
Foreign aid: Where is the fraud waste and abuse The Trump administration seeks a claw back billions in foreign aid following an “exhaustive review”. But officials at USAID say it did not conduct a... Read More
An Israeli restaurant owner quits a controversial Gaza food program after criticism Shahar Segal, who runs popular restaurants around the world, has left his role as a spokesman for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation amid calls to boycott... Read More
Trump’s pick for U.N. Ambassador grilled over Signal chat scandal Former national security adviser Mike Waltz, who was removed from office amid the Signal chat controversy, spent Tuesday infront of Senate confirmation hearing for his... Read More
Childhood Stamp Collection Opened a Reporter’s Eyes to the World Clearing out a closet, attic or garage can be a chore. Old photographs, clothes and books can create clutter, or take up space that’s sometimes... Read More
In Britain, hopes are mounting to finally clean up sewage-polluted waterways After years of polluting by the water industry, a report planned for release in the coming days could lead to tightened regulation while also prompting... Read More
Action must follow Trump’s ‘remarkable shift’ on Russia, says Sen. Richard Blumenthal A bipartisan bill in Congress would enable President Trump to slap “bone-crushing sanctions” on Russia, says Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. (Image credit: Kevin... Read More
Morning news brief 1 min read President Trump announces major shift in policy toward Russia, Supreme Court says Trump’s efforts to close the Education Department can continue, Trump faces backlash over... Read More
Syrians in Turkey Decide Whether to Return Home Millions of Syrians fled their country during the civil war that lasted more than a decade. Now the dictator has been deposed and the country... Read More
South Africa’s president creates commission to look at police corruption allegations South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the police minister and launched a sweeping inquiry into alleged sabotage at the highest levels of law enforcement..... Read More
Trump announces weapons for Ukraine and threatens Russia with tariffs President Trump threatened to punish Russia with heavy tariffs on countries that trade with Moscow if the Kremlin fails to reach a ceasefire deal with... Read More
European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump’s surprise 30% tariffs The EU is America’s biggest business partner and the world’s largest trading bloc. The U.S. decision will have repercussions for governments, companies and consumers on... Read More
