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Worldcrunch » Archives for November 2023

November 2023

Photo of a hand holding a phone displaying an Union Pay logo, with a Mastercard VISA logo in the background of the photo.
Economyfinance

How A Xi Jinping Dinner In San Francisco May Have Sealed Mastercard’s Arrival In China

by Michelle Courtois November 30, 2023May 21, 2025
Ukraine soldier in winer firing a large canon with snow falling
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

Will Winter Crack The Western Alliance In Ukraine?

by Pierre Haski November 30, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo shot through a cracked window showing people waiting at the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

The Great Powers Don’t Want A World War — But We May Get One Anyway

by Cameron Manley November 30, 2023May 21, 2025
Black and white photograph of Henry Kissinger wearing a suit and glasses.
Geopoliticsgeopolitics

Henry Kissinger: The World’s Love-And-Hate Adieu To The Machiavelli Of Washington

by Valeria Berghinz, Michelle Courtois and Bertrand Hauger November 30, 2023May 22, 2025
This Happened—November 30: WTO Seattle Give Birth To "No Global"
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 30: WTO Seattle Give Birth To “No Global”

by Worldcrunch November 30, 2023May 21, 2025
Two men look at various computer screens and point out details.
Israel-Palestine Wartechnology

How October 7 Has Sabotaged Israel’s Tech And Spyware Sector

by Worldcrunch November 30, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of a kid running out of a church
Societyreligion

Is Disney’s “Wish” Spreading A Subtle Anti-Christian Message To Kids?

by Joseph Holmes November 29, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of Ukrainian soldiers in winter gear, marching behind a tank in a snowy landscape
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

A Profound And Simple Reason That Negotiations Are Not An Option For Ukraine

by Katarzyna Skiba November 29, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of Palestinians walking in Gaza among the damaged buildings
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

What’s Left Of Gaza: Scenes Of Destruction, Pangs Of Desperation

by Francesco Semprini November 29, 2023May 21, 2025
On Democracy, Republics And Lula's Theory Of Relativity
Ideasbrazil

On Democracy, Republics And Lula’s Theory Of Relativity

by Alidad Vassigh November 29, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of ​Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant with IDF troops on Sunday
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Make No Mistake, Israel Is Ready To Restart This War

by Pierre Haski November 29, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 29: Robert McNamara Resigns
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 29: Robert McNamara Resigns

by Worldcrunch November 29, 2023May 23, 2025
How I Made Homeschooling Work For My Mexican Family
Societychildren

How I Made Homeschooling Work For My Mexican Family

by Worldcrunch November 28, 2023May 23, 2025
Photo of demonstration against U.S President Joe Biden in Iran
Israel-Palestine Warceasefire

How Biden’s Mideast Stance Weakens Israel And Emboldens Iran

by Bahram Farrokhi November 28, 2023May 24, 2025
Geert Wilders, The European Union's Biggest Problem Since Brexit
Geopoliticsimmigration

Geert Wilders, The European Union’s Biggest Problem Since Brexit

by Pierre Haski November 28, 2023May 21, 2025
silhouette of man and woman sitting on ottoman as they look into each other's eyes. Behind them is a scene of the ocean.
Dottoré!science

A Matter Of Mind And Heart — And Maybe Something Else

by Valeria Berghinz November 28, 2023May 23, 2025
On The Donetsk Frontline, Where Kamikaze Drones Are Everyone's Weapon-Of-Choice
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine war

On The Donetsk Frontline, Where Kamikaze Drones Are Everyone’s Weapon-Of-Choice

by Guillaume Ptak November 28, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of people in a road with an israeli flag
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Wartime And Settlements: Preview Of Israel’s Post-Netanyahu Era

by Pierre Haski November 28, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 28: Image Of A Boko Haram Massacre
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 28: Image Of A Boko Haram Massacre

by Worldcrunch November 28, 2023May 21, 2025
Photograph of Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden walking side by side in the Filoli Estate in the U.S. state of California​
Geopoliticsunited states

Why The World Still Needs U.S. Leadership — With An Assist From China

by Alidad Vassigh November 27, 2023May 24, 2025
A photograph of Lucia Lucas singing with a lance, dressed in a black gown.
LGBTQ Plushistory

Bravo! Brava! Opera’s Overdue Embrace Of Trans Performers And Storylines

by Bethany Wright November 27, 2023May 24, 2025
photo of a no smoking sign in german
Societyhealth

New Zealand And Beyond: How Anti-Smoking Laws Are Changing

by Hannah Steinkopf-Frank November 27, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a Palestinian woman waiting to cross into Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Return At Your Own Risk: Gazans Stranded In Egypt Use Ceasefire To Go Back Home

by Worldcrunch November 27, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of a soldier driving a boat on a river
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine war

Next Target, Crimea? Why Crossing The Dnipro Could Be The Boost Ukraine Needed

by Irene Caselli November 27, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 27: Before Ardern, There Was Clark
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 27: Before Ardern, There Was Clark

by Worldcrunch November 27, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of people marching with the sign Bring Them Home Now
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Why Netanyahu Has Little Choice But To Extend The Ceasefire

by Pierre Haski November 27, 2023May 21, 2025
A woman is walking in the distance while a person holds a military-style gun close up
Societyindia

Big Brother For The People: India’s CCTV Strategy For Cracking Down On Police Abuse

by Worldcrunch November 26, 2023May 23, 2025
photo of inside Istanbul's Eminonu New Mosque
Ideasmigration

Turkey: The Blind Spot Between Racial And Religious Discrimination

by Ozgur Ogret November 26, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of an empty vodka bottle on the ground in Poland
Food / Travelalcohol

Legalizing Moonshine, A Winning Political Stand In Poland

by Katarzyna Skiba November 25, 2023May 21, 2025
Settlers, Prisoners, Resistance: How Israeli Occupation Ties Gaza To The West Bank
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Settlers, Prisoners, Resistance: How Israeli Occupation Ties Gaza To The West Bank

by Riham Al Maqdama November 25, 2023June 19, 2025
Photograph of three masked demonstrators holding black smoke lights.
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

War, Corruption And The Overdue Demise Of Ukrainian Oligarchs

by Cameron Manley November 24, 2023May 21, 2025
Photograph of posters depicting children and relatives that have been kidnapped by Hamas.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Hostage Release: The “Psychological Terror” Of Awaiting Your Loved One’s Return

by Valeria Berghinz November 24, 2023May 23, 2025
Winnetou, The Immortal: Germany's Complicated Love Affair With Native American Lore
Societyliterature

Winnetou, The Immortal: Germany’s Complicated Love Affair With Native American Lore

by Chloé Touchard November 24, 2023May 24, 2025
A man stands between two gas pumps at an empty and closed gas station
Economypeace

Gaza And Ukraine, Two More Wars Of A World Still Addicted To Oil

by Alidad Vassigh November 24, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 24: The Killing Of JFK's Killer
This Happenedunited states

This Happened—November 24: The Killing Of JFK’s Killer

by Worldcrunch November 24, 2023May 21, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #60 — Gaza, What's Next?
In The Newsjournalism

Worldcrunch Magazine #60 — Gaza, What’s Next?

by Worldcrunch November 24, 2023May 21, 2025
Photograoph of four female bodybuilders holding their country's flags on stage.
Women Worldwideequality

Flexing Against Sexism: Meet The Women Bodybuilders Of Nepal

by Worldcrunch November 24, 2023May 23, 2025
Man aiming a weapon at the camera with similarly dressed men surrounding him
Israel-Palestine Warukraine

A Reminder For Israel And Ukraine: Negotiating With Terrorists Never Works

by Cameron Manley November 23, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of Palestinians looking for their belongings in the rubble of their housein Deir al-Balah, Gaza
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Our Next Four Days In Gaza: Digging For The Dead, Hunting For Food, Hoping Ceasefire Sticks

by Worldcrunch November 23, 2023May 21, 2025
Hamas v. Netanyahu: Who Has More To Gain From Hostages-For-Prisoners Deal
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Hamas v. Netanyahu: Who Has More To Gain From Hostages-For-Prisoners Deal

by Pierre Haski November 23, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 23: China Comes To The UN
This Happenedun

This Happened—November 23: China Comes To The UN

by Worldcrunch November 23, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a protestor holding up a sign during a rally demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war
Israel-Palestine War

Sympathizing With Hamas? The Left Already Made That Epic Mistake With Khomeini

by Bahram Farrokhi November 23, 2023May 24, 2025
photo of someone holding a poster of a hostage
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Bibi Blinked: How The Ceasefire Deal Could Flip Israel’s Whole Gaza War Logic

by Pierre Haski November 22, 2023May 23, 2025
Inside Camp Jenin, Ground Zero Of The Simmering War In The West Bank
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Inside Camp Jenin, Ground Zero Of The Simmering War In The West Bank

by Valeria Berghinz November 22, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a pro-Palestinian demonstrator in Berlin
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

“I Am Palestinian” — When History Calls Us To Stand In Their Shoes, To Say Who We Are

by Ranjani Iyer Mohanty November 22, 2023May 23, 2025
Photo of a schoolgirl writing on a blackboard
Societypoland

The Silent Education Crisis: Teacher Shortages Are Spreading Around The World

by Katarzyna Skiba November 22, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 22: JFK Assassination, A Grainy Image Of Horror
This Happenedassassination

This Happened—November 22: JFK Assassination, A Grainy Image Of Horror

by Worldcrunch November 22, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of police forces in Taipei, Taiwan, ahead of clashes during anti-government protests in Nov. 2020
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Why Taiwan Backs Israel Even If Its Own Struggle Mirrors Palestine’s

by Michelle Courtois November 21, 2023May 24, 2025
Javier Milei, Revolt Of The Global Disaffected Is Far From Over
Geopoliticstrump

Javier Milei, Revolt Of The Global Disaffected Is Far From Over

by Pierre Haski November 21, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a man is seen among the rubble in Gaza
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

The Imminent Israel-Hamas Temporary Ceasefire — Can It Become Permanent?

by Worldcrunch November 21, 2023May 21, 2025
How Russia's Crackdown On LGBTQ+ Rights Has Spiraled Out Of Control
LGBTQ Plusrussia

How Russia’s Crackdown On LGBTQ+ Rights Has Spiraled Out Of Control

by Cameron Manley November 21, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—​November 21: Birmingham Pub Bombings, IRA Terror
This Happenedbombing

This Happened—​November 21: Birmingham Pub Bombings, IRA Terror

by Worldcrunch November 21, 2023May 22, 2025
​Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev and Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose with models of Turkish Airlines aircraft at the opening ceremony of Zangilan International Airport, southwest Azerbaijan.
Economygeopolitics

Turkish Airlines, Erdogan’s Ultimate Soft Power Weapon

by Jakob Mieszkowski-Lapping November 21, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of Javier Milei standing in front of his supporters
Geopoliticseconomy

Milei Elected: Argentina Bets It All On “Anything Is Better Than This”

by Alidad Vassigh November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
Group photo of ​Arab leaders' visit to Beijing, China, on Nov. 20
Israel-Palestine War

Gaza And BRICS: Arab Leaders’ Visit To China Is Only The Beginning

by Elias Kassem and Michelle Courtois November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of ​U.S. President Joe Biden walking toward the left of the image as he leaves the White House on Nov. 14
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Americans Don’t Understand Biden — And Biden Doesn’t Trust Netanyahu

by Pierre Haski November 20, 2023May 23, 2025
Screenshot of a masked Ukrainian "hacktivist"
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia ukraine war

How Pro-Ukrainian Hackers Have Undermined Russia’s War Every Step Of The Way

by Cameron Manley November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
Houthi supporters in Sanaa, Yemen, gather during a rally to show support to Palestinian people in Gaza on October 18, 2023.
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Why Yemen May Be The Real Trigger Risk For Middle East Escalation

by Worldcrunch November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of javier milei holding up his fist
Geopoliticssocial media

Milei’s Victory In Argentina: The Cult Of Personal Freedom At All Costs

by Tanmoy Goswami November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 20: A Royal Wedding
This Happeneddenmark

This Happened—November 20: A Royal Wedding

by Worldcrunch November 20, 2023May 21, 2025
Stinkin’ Sunset? A Mexican Coastal Paradise Has A Major Sanitation Problem
Greenpollution

Stinkin’ Sunset? A Mexican Coastal Paradise Has A Major Sanitation Problem

by Worldcrunch November 19, 2023May 21, 2025
Photograph of ​Omar Di Felice in Antarctica with his bike.
Societyukraine

Meet The Italian Extreme Cyclist Set To Attempt Solo Antarctica Crossing

by Valeria Berghinz November 19, 2023May 23, 2025
Photograph of Javier Gerardo Milei making a speech at the end of his campaign.​
Ideasunited states

The Demagogue’s Biggest Lie: That We Don’t Need Politics

by Alidad Vassigh November 18, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 18: Jim Jones' Deadly Cult
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 18: Jim Jones’ Deadly Cult

by Worldcrunch November 18, 2023May 21, 2025
A girl walks past a large mural depicting a man holding a flag
Women Worldwidehigher education

Hijabs Are Just A Pretext: The Real Target Of Iran’s Crackdown Are Students

by Worldcrunch November 18, 2023May 24, 2025
Photograph of a woman's hands clasping one another as she sits.
Dottoré!psychology

When A Patient Gets A Little Too Familiar

by Valeria Berghinz November 17, 2023May 21, 2025
image of restaurants
Food / Traveltourism

Gùsto! How · What · Where Locals Eat (And Drink) In Lyon

by Chloé Touchard November 17, 2023May 23, 2025
Photograph of Iranian Demonstrators holding Palestinian flags and a caricature of Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu​
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

As Gaza Gets More Dire, Escalation May Be Iran’s Only Option

by Worldcrunch November 17, 2023May 21, 2025
Closeup photo of a smartphone displaying the TikTok app icon
Societysocial media

Mob Influence? Italy’s Mafia Is Turning To TikTok For New Recruits

by Valeria Berghinz November 17, 2023May 24, 2025
Photograph of a Palestinian child looks through a broken window of a destroyed house
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Israel’s Assault On Southern Gaza Will Be One Step Too Far For Washington

by Pierre Haski November 17, 2023May 21, 2025
pro-Palestinian demonstrators stand in front of a line of policemen as they chant and wave flags.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Nazi History, Muslim Immigrants, Social Media: Talking Gaza In Germany Is A Hot Mess

by Bethany Wright November 17, 2023May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #59 — How The World Sees The War In Gaza
In The Newsjournalism

Worldcrunch Magazine #59 — How The World Sees The War In Gaza

by Worldcrunch November 17, 2023May 23, 2025
This Happened—November 17: The Velvet Revolution
This Happenednews

This Happened—November 17: The Velvet Revolution

by Worldcrunch November 17, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a bed bug
Societymongolia

Not Just Paris! Mongolia Is Also Battling Bedbugs (And Cockroaches… And Centipedes…)

by Worldcrunch November 16, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of protesters flying Palestinian flags as part of a pro-Palestinian demonstration near Columbia University in NYC on Nov. 15
Geopoliticsgaza

With Each Passing Day, Israel Is Losing Support In The West

by Pierre Haski November 16, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of zelensky shaking hand with a soldier who is covering his face
Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine Has A Recruitment Problem — And Zelensky Doesn’t Want To Talk About It

by Cameron Manley November 16, 2023May 23, 2025
Photo of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Why Egypt Is Key To Hostages-For-Ceasefire Negotiations — And A Deal May Be Close

by Worldcrunch November 16, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of David Cameron walking down a hallway in Downing Street
Geopoliticschina

Will David Cameron’s Ties With China Compromise His Return As Foreign Secretary?

by Cameron Manley and Michelle Courtois November 16, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock sitting down with Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Foreign Minister, in Riyadh on Nov 11
Geopoliticsisrael

How The West Is Leaning On The Gulf States For A Way Out In The Middle East

by Irene Caselli November 16, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 16: Bhutto Breaks Through In Pakistan
This Happenedfeminism

This Happened—November 16: Bhutto Breaks Through In Pakistan

by Worldcrunch November 16, 2023May 24, 2025
Photo of people dancing while dressed in rainbow-colored clothes at the 2023 Kolkata Pride
LGBTQ Plusindia

Beyond Matrimony? Charting A New Course For LGBTQ+ Unions in India

by Worldcrunch November 16, 2023May 21, 2025
Africa's Clean Energy Transition Must Not Come At The Cost Of Economic Growth
Economyun

Africa’s Clean Energy Transition Must Not Come At The Cost Of Economic Growth

by Worldcrunch November 15, 2023May 24, 2025
Photo of a woman with a Palestinian flag painted on her face at a pro-Palestineian rally in Istanbul on Oct. 28
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Gaza, A View From Istanbul: Why I Still Believe In Western Values

by Ozgur Ogret November 15, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of people in San Francisco welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping while waving the flag of China
Geopoliticsgeopolitics

The Xi-Biden Summit: Can They Put An End To All Those World War III Scenarios?

by Pierre Haski November 15, 2023May 21, 2025
This Happened—November 15: The Rise Of Xi
This Happenedchina

This Happened—November 15: The Rise Of Xi

by Worldcrunch November 15, 2023May 24, 2025
photo of women holding iranian and palestinian flags and photo of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Here’s Why Iran Might End Up Turning Its Back On Hamas

by Worldcrunch November 14, 2023May 24, 2025
The Underbelly Of The Meditation Boom
Societyhealth

The Underbelly Of The Meditation Boom

by Worldcrunch November 14, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of Palestinians standing among the rubble, inspecting the damage
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Three Scenarios Where The U.S., China Or Russia Winds Up Stronger After The Gaza War

by Anne-Sophie Goninet November 14, 2023May 21, 2025
photo of a star of david on a german flag
Ideashistory

From Nazism To Anti-Fascism To Pro-Hamas, Reflections Of A Post-War German

by Amélie Reichmuth November 14, 2023May 24, 2025
Photo of the U.S. Incirlik Air Base in Turkey
Geopoliticsisrael

Has The Time Come To Take U.S. Nuclear Weapons Out Of Turkey?

by Amélie Reichmuth November 14, 2023May 24, 2025
photo from air of navy ships in formation
The Endless Warsyria

Friends, Enemies And Public Opinion: Inside Biden’s Middle East Balancing Act

by Pierre Haski November 14, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 14: Ruby Bridges Walks Into Civil Rights History
This Happenededucation

This Happened—November 14: Ruby Bridges Walks Into Civil Rights History

by Worldcrunch November 14, 2023May 24, 2025
Bombs, "Humanitarian" Pause, More Bombs: Journey With Gazans Uprooted By Israel's War
special seriesgaza

Bombs, “Humanitarian” Pause, More Bombs: Journey With Gazans Uprooted By Israel’s War

by Worldcrunch November 13, 2023May 21, 2025
"We Won't Be Silenced" - Afghan Women Vow To Resist Taliban
In The Newswomen's rights

“We Won’t Be Silenced” – Afghan Women Vow To Resist Taliban

by Worldcrunch November 13, 2023
Daniel Ortega and General Aviles saluting
In The Newspolitics

Nicaragua: Latin America’s Left Betrays Its Own History By Excusing Ortega

by Alidad Vassigh November 13, 2023
Photograph of Israeli forces extracting the dead bodies of Israeli residents from a destroyed house.​
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Freedom Fighters? A Ukrainian Lesson For Israel From The Algerian Revolution

by Cameron Manley November 13, 2023May 24, 2025
Abdul Wahid shows a manuscript from the 14th century at his house in Timbuktu, North of Mali.
Societyhistory

A Future For Timbuktu’s Ancient Books? Conservation And Digitization

by Hannah Steinkopf-Frank November 13, 2023May 23, 2025
Photograph of an Israeli soldier surrounded by missiles at a position of a self-propelled howitzer deployed in northern Israel bordering Lebanon​
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Israel v. Emmanuel Macron — And Who’s Next?

by Pierre Haski November 13, 2023May 24, 2025
This Happened—November 13: Bataclan Attacks
This Happenedisis

This Happened—November 13: Bataclan Attacks

by Worldcrunch November 13, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of protesters during a rally organized by family members of victims killed in the 2020 blast in Beirut port, in front of the Justice Palace earlier this year.
Geopoliticsgeopolitics

Lebanon On The Brink: Where External And Internal Threats Collide

by Jakob Mieszkowski-Lapping November 13, 2023May 21, 2025
A photograph of a book about the importance of reading, held up against the tower of Capraia's library
Societyculture

When A Library Is Born On A Tiny Italian Island

by Valeria Berghinz November 12, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of three Ukrainian soldiers in military gear, waiting on the frontlines,
Russia-Ukraine Warzelensky

Ukraine’s Biggest Challenge This Winter: Staying United

by Cameron Manley November 12, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a doctor riding his bicycle past debris in Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

How The War Has All But Destroyed Gaza’s Ailing Healthcare System

by Worldcrunch November 12, 2023May 23, 2025
This Happened—November 12: Happy Birthday Nadia Comăneci!
This Happenedolympics

This Happened—November 12: Happy Birthday Nadia Comăneci!

by Worldcrunch November 12, 2023May 23, 2025
A zoom meeting between a medical provider with a mask and a patient takes place on a zoom meeting
Societyhealth

Amid Regulatory Gaps, Telehealth Prescribers Flourish

by Worldcrunch November 11, 2023May 22, 2025
How Shaxian Snacks Went From Local Grub To Global Chain — With A Hand From Xi Jinping
Food / Travelchina

How Shaxian Snacks Went From Local Grub To Global Chain — With A Hand From Xi Jinping

by Anne-Sophie Goninet November 10, 2023May 24, 2025
Meet The Weather Influencers: Climate Change, Vacation Plans, Lightning Bolts!
Societysocial media

Meet The Weather Influencers: Climate Change, Vacation Plans, Lightning Bolts!

by Valeria Berghinz November 10, 2023May 24, 2025
Photo of Sahrawi soldiers, one jumping out of a pickup truck, in Tindouf, Algeria
Geopoliticsisrael

Report: Iran Expanding Terror Network In Africa To Join Fight Against Israel

by Christine Kensche November 10, 2023May 24, 2025
photo of woman and man diplomats in front of flags
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Negotiate, Talk, Negotiate — And A First Small Sign That Israel Is Listening

by Pierre Haski November 10, 2023May 21, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #58 — Any Way Out?
In The Newsedition

Worldcrunch Magazine #58 — Any Way Out?

by Worldcrunch November 10, 2023May 23, 2025
This Happened—November 10: Birth Of Microsoft Windows
This Happenedmicrosoft

This Happened—November 10: Birth Of Microsoft Windows

by Worldcrunch November 10, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a cCrowd in New Delhi, India
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

India, That (Imperfect) Template For A Two-State Solution

by Worldcrunch November 9, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of people holding pictures of hostages held by Hamas during a march in London
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Woman, Boy May Be First New Hostage Releases As Negotiations Accelerate For Wider Deal – Mideast War, Day 34

by Emma Albright and Jakob Mieszkowski-Lapping November 9, 2023May 21, 2025
Many people stand outside holding Palestinian Flags with Ukrainian flags in the background
Geopoliticsrussia ukraine war

Ukraine, “Collateral Victim” Of The West’s Double Standard — And Israeli Bombs

by Jakob Mieszkowski-Lapping November 9, 2023May 21, 2025
Illustration of Antony Blinken speaking at a lectern with his face blurred, and a U.S. flag in the background
Eyes on the U.S.gaza

Blinken’s Faceless Diplomacy — A Secret Weapon For Post-War Peace?

by Valeria Berghinz November 9, 2023May 21, 2025
Transparent, Colombia: First Black Trans Parents Shake Latin American Traditions
LGBTQ Plusfamily

Transparent, Colombia: First Black Trans Parents Shake Latin American Traditions

by Alidad Vassigh November 9, 2023May 23, 2025
This Happened—November 9: Fall Of The Berlin Wall
This Happenedcommunism

This Happened—November 9: Fall Of The Berlin Wall

by Worldcrunch November 9, 2023May 24, 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives for a ceremony to present the families of military heroes the Golden Star Order during a ceremony at the Mariinsky Palace, October 27, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine war

Zelensky Should Cancel His Visit To Israel Right Now

by Cameron Manley November 8, 2023May 21, 2025
Photo of a woman standing in front of a wall dedicated to the hostages taken by Hamas
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Report: Deal Close For 10-15 Hostages In Exchange For Brief Ceasefire – Mideast War, Day 33

by Emma Albright November 8, 2023May 21, 2025
Photograph of a large explosion in the Susi mosque in the beach camp after it was bombed by Israeli planes.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Why Hamas Aren’t Nazis — Yet Israel’s War On Gaza May Be Genocide

by Valeria Berghinz November 8, 2023May 21, 2025
image of a woman fixing a computer
Futuretechnology

Inside Malaysia’s Intel Factory, A Global Hub Of The Microchip Market

by Katarzyna Skiba November 8, 2023May 21, 2025
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