They Fled Sudan’s Civil War — And Now Face Famine In Chad
La Stampa journalist Francesca Mannocchi reports from Chad, where she spoke to some of the 700,000 Sudanese refugees who have fled the civil war that is ravaging the country. Their hopes to find a safer place were crushed by lack of funding and resources, creating yet another threat to their…
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In Ukraine, On The Verge Of Peace Or Putin’s Biggest Bluff To Date?
Between ceasefire proposals and calls for negotiation, the war in Ukraine has, over the past 36 hours, moved to the rhythm of a bidding war. The goal: to convince Donald Trump of each side’s goodwill.
Marking 80 Years Since World War II — And History Is Once Again Up For Grabs
The 80th anniversary of victory in World War II shines a light on the world’s current fractures, because in addition to the war in Ukraine, which pits the allies of 1945 against each other, there’s Donald Trump wild card.
Putin’s Real Summer Plans: A New Offensive With Motorcycle Units For Dodging Drones
Vladimir Putin has offered a 72-hour ceasefire to begin on May 8, but signs on the ground point instead to plans for a major assault in eastern Ukraine. A key weapon would be specialized motorcycle brigades that could evade Kyiv’s defenses.
Letters From The WWI Trenches To Ukraine Speed Dating: Love Finds A Way Even In Wartime
How do people meet in Ukraine, Israel, Lebanon? How do they fall in love when hopes for a romantic future are tenuous? This report looks at conflict zones where relationships change in nature, and feelings intensify.
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Gulf Of America To Gulf Of Arabia: Trump’s Attempts At Playing Geography God
While place names often change in history — closely following power dynamics — there is very little geographical or historical justification for the Trump administration renaming the…
Where Leo XIV Has Already Marked A Break From Pope Francis: Ukraine
Jumping straight into the geopolitical fray, the words of the U.S.-born pontiff are meant to single out Vladimir Putin — a notable difference with Pope Francis.…
Voice From The Valley — A Young Kashmiri Plea For A Peace She’s Never Known
I don’t want to be ‘rescued’ by Pakistan. I don’t want to be silenced by India. I want to grow in a space that allows me to be…
Leo XIV’s Conclave: The Inside Story Of How An American Emerged, And The Italians Folded
The pre-conclave favorite, Italy’s Pietro Parolin had a good number of preferences in the first two votes, but his support dropped off in the third ballot. Meanwhile, the…
A “Manageable Enemy” — How Iran’s Regime Is Kept Alive By Western Fears And Cynicism
Despite widespread discontent at home, Iran’s regime is likely to survive for the foreseeable future — in part, because Western powers prefer maintaining the regional status quo to…
Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival Reveals A Catholic Church That Is Still Ready To Change The World
In electing Pope Leo XIV, the institution of the Catholic Church appears quite clear about the place it should occupy beyond its spiritual commitment.
Time To Ban AfD? Why Friedrich Merz Can’t Avoid The Trickiest German Question Of Them All
As AfD grows in popularity, it gets potentially more dangerous — but also harder to ban. This could become a test for democracy and cripple his leadership from…
The Death Of Joseph Nye — And Trump’s Attempt To Kill American “Soft Power”
The inventor of the term “soft power,” Joseph Nye, has died at the age of 88, at a time when his concept of gentle influence is being destroyed…
Francis Was Chosen To Save The Church, Leo XIV Is Called On To Save The World
The conclave in which Pope Francis was elected had as its task the salvation of the Church. At the conclave that chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to be Pope…
As Conclave Begins, A Final Deal With Progressive Cardinals May Clear The Way For Parolin
In the last hours before the Cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel, a negotiation between powerful Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Luis Tagle, a favorite of the Church’s progressive…