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Worldcrunch » Archives for February 2025

February 2025

photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Jan 17 2025
Geopoliticsdonald trump

How Iran Can Exploit The West’s Divide Over Ukraine

by Ryan Noorani and Worldcrunch February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
June 24, 2020, Washington, District of Columbia, USA: US President Donald J. Trump and Polish President Andrzej Duda (L) depart after holding a joint press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA
Geopoliticsdonald trump

Why Trump (And Ukrainians) Will Be Watching Poland’s Election So Closely

by Bartosz Wielinski February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
A Sadhu in the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Food / Travelphotos of the week

Photos Of The Week: Ukraine Anniversary, Macron-Trump Meeting, Hindu Festival

by Laure Gautherin February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
February 15, 2025, Rome, Rm, Italy: 500 people join the protest organized by the Kurdish community in Rome to demand freedom for Abdullah Ocalan, founding member of the PKK party, arrested 26 years ago and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Geopoliticsturkey

Ocalan’s Plea: Could The Jailed Kurdish Leader Trigger A Domino Effect For Peace?

by Pierre Haski February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of lego figures
Societyscience

Another “Marie Curie” Slap For Poland, Courtesy Of A New LEGO Set

by Sandra Zakrzewska and Worldcrunch February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of customers at the Yiwu International Trade Market in China.
Economydonald trump

Yiwu Postcard: Why The “Made-In-China” Capital Is Immune To Trump’s Tariffs

by Raphaël Balenieri February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
A Scientific Discovery To A Shocking Assassination — On This Day In History February 28
This Happenedhistory

A Scientific Discovery To A Shocking Assassination — On This Day In History February 28

by Worldcrunch February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #120 — Baby Boom
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #120 — Baby Boom

by Worldcrunch February 28, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of a healthcare worker with a mask
Societypublic health

The Deep Roots Of The Broken U.S. Public Health Care System

by Eric Coles February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
Shakira In Barranquilla! When Colombia's Globetrotting Diva​ Comes Home
Societycolombia

Shakira In Barranquilla! When Colombia’s Globetrotting Diva​ Comes Home

by Catalina Ruiz-Navarro February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
An abandoned train station has sandbags and scrap wood piled up by the windows
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia ukraine war

Life On The Ukraine-Russia Border Has Been Ravaged By War — Peace May Not Be Much Better

by Unai Aranzadi February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of nuns praying
Societygaza

Speculation About A Pope Francis Resignation Is Picking Up Steam

by Franco Garelli February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
Shadows Of The Weimar Republic: Why We Should Fear A Weak Germany
Geopoliticseuropean union

Shadows Of The Weimar Republic: Why We Should Fear A Weak Germany

by Bartosz Wielinski February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
Screenshot of an AI generated video of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in Gaza
Geopoliticsgaza

Trump’s AI Video Of Gaza Is Grotesque — It Also Shows Why He’s Doomed To Fail

by Pierre Haski February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
A New King To The Birth Of An Icon — On This Day In History February 27
This Happenedhistory

A New King To The Birth Of An Icon — On This Day In History February 27

by Worldcrunch February 27, 2025May 24, 2025
Farmer takes out paddy sapling to plant in cultivation field at Uttar Para village in Baksa district of Assam India on Monday 10th July 2023.
Economyglobal trade

India’s Agriculture At Risk? The New U.S. Tariff Reality Is Arriving

by Siraj Hussain and Sahal Ayamparambil February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
President Emmanuel Macron of France, left, and United States President Donald Trump depart during a news conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
Geopoliticsukraine

Preparing For A World Where The U.S. And Europe Are Rival Powers

by Pierre Haski February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
A general view of the destruction as Palestinians continue their daily life with limited resources among the rubble of buildings destroyed as a result of Israeli attacks in Gaza City, on February 24, 2025
Geopoliticsaid threat warning

Arab Leaders Have A Historic Opportunity In Gaza — But It Requires A Hard ‘No’ To Trump

by Mohamed Saad Abdel-Hafeiz and Hagar Farouk February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
Europe Should Proceed As If Trump Were Working For Putin
Geopoliticsukraine

Europe Should Proceed As If Trump Were Working For Putin

by Dominique Moïsi February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Die Linke chairwoman Ines Schwerdtner, leader Heidi Reichinnek (center) and chaimman Jan van Aken (right) rejoice after election results in Berlin on Feb. 23
Geopoliticstrump

Far Left To Far Right — Germany’s Election Shows How “Extreme” Politics Really Works

by Bernd Ulrich February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
A Daring Escape To The Birth Of A Pianist — On This Day In History February 26
This Happenedhistory

A Daring Escape To The Birth Of A Pianist — On This Day In History February 26

by Worldcrunch February 26, 2025May 24, 2025
An AI-generated Donald Trump wears a crown and cloak, dressed like a king
Geopoliticsdonald trump

King Donald? Here’s How Trump Is Systematically Trying To Dismantle Democracy

by David Lopez February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
Livin' On A More Substantial Kind Of Prayer
Dottoré!religion

Livin’ On A More Substantial Kind Of Prayer

by Mariateresa Fichele and Irene Caselli February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
Children play football on an open space at a slum area with cemeteries
Societyegypt

How Egypt’s Ramadan Tournaments Can Save Soccer From Its Corporate Overlords

by Mohamed Naeem February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
A man reaches up to take down a USAID sign
Eyes on the U.S.international aid

USAID Was A Tool Of American Imperialism — Trump Will Find A Way To Replace It

by Reinaldo Spitaletta February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
​Elon Musk attending the opening of the Tesla factory Berlin Brandenburg in March 2022.
Economyeconomy

Tesla Sales Sink In Europe — And It’s Not Just A Backlash Against Elon Musk

by Ruth Fend and Bertrand Hauger February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
Trump Looks To Be Rewriting History On Ukraine — Or Is He Just Playing It Coy?
Geopoliticsdonald trump

Trump Looks To Be Rewriting History On Ukraine — Or Is He Just Playing It Coy?

by Pierre Haski February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
A Steel Giant To The Birth Of An Artistic Icon— On This Day In History February 25
This Happenedhistory

A Steel Giant To The Birth Of An Artistic Icon— On This Day In History February 25

by Worldcrunch February 25, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of young people carrying a banner
Ideasdonald trump

Gen Z And AfD? One More Sign Of My Generation’s Shift To The Right

by Katarzyna Skiba February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz walking onstage at a press conference in Berlin on Feb. 24.
Geopoliticstrump

With Friedrich Merz, Germany Will Finally Have A Leader Who Likes To Take Risks

by Georg Löwisch and Bertrand Hauger February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
The Contours Of Putin's Ambitions Have Never Been Clearer
Geopoliticssociety

The Contours Of Putin’s Ambitions Have Never Been Clearer

by Petro Andryushchenko and Olena Starik February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during military training at the Military Academy of Cherchell
Geopoliticssyria

Algeria Was A Close Ally Of Assad — And Now Its Fighters Are In Syrian Jails

by Ramzi Al-Bashrawi February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
File photo of Presidents Trump and Macron meeting in Biarritz, France
In The Newsvladimir putin

Ukraine War: Is Macron The Last Chance To Get Through To Trump?

by Pierre Haski February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
A New Calendar To A Huge Political Shift — On This Day In History February 24
This Happenedhistory

A New Calendar To A Huge Political Shift — On This Day In History February 24

by Worldcrunch February 24, 2025May 24, 2025
The Splendid Tale Of A Virgin Statue In Paris, Dressed In Yves Saint Laurent
Societyyves saint laurent

The Splendid Tale Of A Virgin Statue In Paris, Dressed In Yves Saint Laurent

by Valérie De Senneville February 23, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of tank models on display
Geopoliticsukraine

To Stand Up To Putin (And Trump), Germany’s Next Leader Must Spend Much More On Defense

by Fabian Reinbold February 23, 2025May 24, 2025
Medical Milestones To A Hospitality Legacy — On This Day In History February 23
This Happenedhistory

Medical Milestones To A Hospitality Legacy — On This Day In History February 23

by Worldcrunch February 23, 2025May 24, 2025
Forgettable? Why Nobody Talks About Nat King Cole's Civil Rights Activism
Societyusa

Forgettable? Why Nobody Talks About Nat King Cole’s Civil Rights Activism

by Donna M. Cox February 22, 2025May 24, 2025
Rasheed, a refugee from Syria, is pictured at his Toronto home
LGBTQ Plussyria

As Syria Faces New Divides, LGBTQ+ Hate Remains The Most Reliable Consensus

by Mostafa Al-Dabbas February 22, 2025May 24, 2025
Assassination Attempt To An Unforgettable Win— On This Day In History February 22
This Happenedhistory

Assassination Attempt To An Unforgettable Win— On This Day In History February 22

by Worldcrunch February 22, 2025May 24, 2025
AfD Hate Goes Viral: How The German Far Right Mastered TikTok
Geopoliticselection

AfD Hate Goes Viral: How The German Far Right Mastered TikTok

by Benja Zehr February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
Dahiye, Lebanon: Two men hold Hezbollah flags over the ruins of a bombed building. At 4 a.m. local time, the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect after months of heavy fighting that killed at least 3,500 people and displaced 1.3 million.
Geopoliticsisrael

What’s Left Of Hezbollah? Security On Edge Amid Lebanon’s Eternal Fractures

by Tarek Ismail February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of nuns praying near Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, next to an altar with Pope Francis-themed candles
Food / Travelphotos of the week

Photos Of The Week: Praying For The Pope, Sweating Bolsonaro, Upside-Down Plane

by Laure Gautherin February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
President Donald J. Trump makes an appearance at Daytona International Speedway before the start of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, FL.
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

Viva American Democracy! A Foreign Take On Why The “Trump Interlude” Will Pass

by Gonzalo Mallarino Flórez and Worldcrunch February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
Signature Of An Agreement On Ai Between France And UAE.
Futureartificial intelligence

AI As The New Oil? How Abu Dhabi Is Challenging Silicon Valley

by Théophile Simon February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
A Tragic Assassination To The Birth Of A New Yorker — On This Day In History February 21
This Happenedmagazine

A Tragic Assassination To The Birth Of A New Yorker — On This Day In History February 21

by Worldcrunch February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #119 — Going His Way
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #119 — Going His Way

by Worldcrunch February 21, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a man fishing in Los Cerritos lagoon
Food / Travelfishing

Where’s The Catch? This Mexican Fishing Town Has Run Out Of Fish

by Marissa Revilla February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
lit candle in hand
Societyisolation

Sensory Deprivation: The Power Of Darkness To Heal The Mind

by Mariana Toro Nader February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
An oil field is seen in the distance of the Mediterranean Sea
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Gaza’s Gas, What Trump May Want Even More Than Those Beach Resorts

by Mohamed Abu Shahma February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
However The Ukraine War Ends, A New Cold War Will Be Needed To Contain Russia
Russia-Ukraine Warrussia ukraine war

However The Ukraine War Ends, A New Cold War Will Be Needed To Contain Russia

by Vazhnyye Istorii and Olena Starik February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

Trump And Zelensky Near The Point Of No Return — Can Macron Salvage The Alliance?

by Yves Bourdillon February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
A Green Party election poster with the likeness of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock Greens for the 2025 federal election was defaced by unknown persons
Geopoliticselection

All German Parties Are Veering To The Right — Even The Greens

by Sasan Abdi-Herrle, Selina Rudolph and Bertrand Hauger February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
The Fall Of A Statue To The Opening Of The Met — On This Day In History February 20
This Happenedrussia

The Fall Of A Statue To The Opening Of The Met — On This Day In History February 20

by Worldcrunch February 20, 2025May 24, 2025
Aerial view of Kako Village. The geography of the region is marked by rich hydrography and plateaus in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.
Green

New Mall For The Village? How Carbon Credit Dollars Look To The Indigenous Of Guyana

by Clarissa Levy February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
People raise copies of the Koran as they participate in a demonstration
Societyextremism

Blasphemy In Sweden, Where Freedom Of Expression And Religion Collide

by Jacob Rudenstrand and Paul Marshall February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of the Russian Embassy in Berlin, Germany
Geopoliticsputin

Big Stakes In Germany’s Election — And Yes, Russian Agents Are Busy Interfering

by Eva Wolfangel February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
How Trump's Gaza Plan Is Backfiring: True Arab Unity Has Never Been Closer
Geopoliticsus president trump

How Trump’s Gaza Plan Is Backfiring: True Arab Unity Has Never Been Closer

by Mohamed Bassal February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of putin at his desk
Geopoliticsrussia ukraine war

What Putin Wants From Trump: Ukraine On Its Knees, The Baltics Out Of NATO

by Yves Bourdillon February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
A Country's Independence To A Feminist Revolution — On This Day In History February 19
This Happenedrussia

A Country’s Independence To A Feminist Revolution — On This Day In History February 19

by Worldcrunch February 19, 2025May 24, 2025
​Still image from the black-and-white 2023 TV series "Las Noches de Tefía" showing a prisoner being led by a guard at the Tefía camp
LGBTQ Pluslgbtq+

The Chilling History Of Tefía, Spain’s Concentration Camp For LGBTQ+ Prisoners

by Laura Valentina Cortés Sierra February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of ​U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance January 20 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

The Trump Recipe: A New McCarthyism For Americans, Chaos For The World

by Pierre Haski February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Launches "6 Minutes" – A Daily News Podcast For The International Mind
Corporate Newsnews

Worldcrunch Launches “6 Minutes” – A Daily News Podcast For The International Mind

by Worldcrunch February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
How Trump Could Force Egypt's Sisi To Accept His Gaza Takeover Plan
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

How Trump Could Force Egypt’s Sisi To Accept His Gaza Takeover Plan

by Reed Mattar and Elias Kassem February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
This Is "6 Minutes", The Seriously International Daily Newscast
6 Minutesnews

This Is “6 Minutes”, The Seriously International Daily Newscast

by Worldcrunch February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is received Monday by French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an emergency meeting in Paris.
Geopoliticsukraine

Facing Trump And Putin, Europe Requires True Unity — And Courage

by Christophe Jakubyszyn February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
Birth Of Ferrari To A Ban On Hunting — On This Day In History February 18
This Happenedhistory

Birth Of Ferrari To A Ban On Hunting — On This Day In History February 18

by Worldcrunch February 18, 2025May 24, 2025
How "The White Lotus" In Thailand Wades Into Old Orientalist Stereotypes
Societycinema

How “The White Lotus” In Thailand Wades Into Old Orientalist Stereotypes

by Andrew Russell February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
File photo of people queuing to withdraw money from an ATM in Gaza City, with a man counting his money in the foreground.
Economyisrael

Inside The Extortion Rackets Of Gaza, Where Cash Is In Short Supply

by Mohamed Abu Shahma February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
Egyptian woman with her children.
Societychildren

In Egypt, A Straight Line From Inflation To Lower Birth Rates

by Shaimaa El-Khouly February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of German Head of State Frank-Walter Steinmeier and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance
Geopoliticsdonald trump

What We’ve Called “The West” Is Hereby Dead And Buried

by Holger Stark and Bertrand Hauger February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
collage of trump and putin photos
Geopoliticsdonald trump

Munich 1938-2025: Trump’s Plan For Ukraine Is A Historic Act Of Appeasement

by Dominique Moïsi February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
A Butterfly Premier To A Basketball Legend — On This Day In History February 17
This Happenedhistory

A Butterfly Premier To A Basketball Legend — On This Day In History February 17

by Worldcrunch February 17, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs the guest book at the White House on Thursday.
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

Everyone’s Convinced The U.S. Is The “Indispensable Nation” — It Is Not

by Omair Ahmad February 16, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of an older woman holding a young child
Societychildren

Grandparent Babysitting Burnout Is A Real Thing

by Alidad Vassigh February 16, 2025May 24, 2025
Still image of the 2013 French movie "16 Ans ou presque".
Societymen

Peter Pan And Us: A Brief Reflection On Those Men Who Refuse To Grow Up

by Theresa Moosmann February 16, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of a protest with a woman with a bullhorn
Geopoliticsdonald trump

To Counter Trump’s Fascist Wave, Europe Must Be A True Progressive Alternative

by Fernando Luengo February 16, 2025May 24, 2025
A Country's Independence To A Motorcycle Star — On This Day In History February 16
This Happenedhistory

A Country’s Independence To A Motorcycle Star — On This Day In History February 16

by Worldcrunch February 16, 2025May 24, 2025
Popular Science Learning
Societyencephalization quotient

Neanderthals No More: When Homo Sapiens Developed A Brain Of Our Own

by Yann Verdo February 15, 2025May 24, 2025
How Putin Uses An Old Moscow Tactic Of Exploiting The Palestinian Cause
Geopoliticsrussia ukraine war

How Putin Uses An Old Moscow Tactic Of Exploiting The Palestinian Cause

by Aria Chamroosh February 15, 2025May 24, 2025
Founding Of A Party To The Death Of A Disco King — On This Day In History February 15
This Happenedhistory

Founding Of A Party To The Death Of A Disco King — On This Day In History February 15

by Worldcrunch February 15, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of ​U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth surrounded by photographers
Geopoliticsukraine

NATO As We’ve Known It Was Put To Death This Week

by Stefano Stefanini February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of the “Castellers de Barcelona” forming a human tower
Food / Travelphotos of the week

Photos Of The Week: Munich Attack, Tel Aviv Protest, Barcelona Towers

by Laure Gautherin February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of two people in bed
Societyhealth

On Valentine’s Day, An Italian Love Letter To The Quickie

by Anto D'Eri Viesti February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump greets the King of Jordan Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein(R)
Geopoliticsgaza

Will Trump’s “Madman” Diplomacy Work In The Arab World?

by Hisham Younis February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of Zelensky
Russia-Ukraine Wardonald trump

Inside Ukraine’s Last-Ditch Attempt To Avoid The Worst From Trump

by Pierre Haski February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk goofing around in Germany's Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg.
Economyeconomy

Why We’re Falling Out Of Love With Tesla — And It’s Not Just About Elon Musk

February 14, 2025
Tragic Crime To A Revolutionizing Invention — On This Day In History February 14
This Happenedvalentine's day

Tragic Crime To A Revolutionizing Invention — On This Day In History February 14

by Worldcrunch February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #118 — Fog Of Peace
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #118 — Fog Of Peace

by Worldcrunch February 14, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a Valentine’s Day card produced sometime between 1860 and 1880.
Economycouples

Valentine’s Day And The Industrial Revolution: When Romance Became Big Business

by Worldcrunch February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
AI-generated image of men holding a paper with Microsoft logo on it.
Futureartificial intelligence

Machine Or Moi — A French Philosopher Takes On Microsoft’s AI Chatbot

by Gaspard Koenig February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
Farid Al-Madhhan
Geopoliticseconomic crisis

His Identity Revealed, Syria’s Torture Whistleblower “Caesar” Is Now Under Fire

by Manahel Al-Sahawi and Hagar Farouk February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
Royal Couples, 2025-2050: Meet The World's New Generation Of Monarchs
Societynetflix

Royal Couples, 2025-2050: Meet The World’s New Generation Of Monarchs

by Laure Gautherin February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
Polish passport.
Geopoliticscitizenship applications

Eighty Years After The Holocaust, Why So Many Israelis Are Seeking Polish Citizenship

by Jakub Chełmiński February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of a rifle
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

Ukraine Negotiations: Here Are Four Ways The War Could End

by Hauke Friedrichs, Mariya Martiyenko and Maxim Kireev February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

Putin Talked To Trump: Is Ukraine Now In The Hands Of Europe?

by Pierre Haski February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
A New Capital To A Famous Bank Robbery — On This Day In History February 13
This Happenedhistory

A New Capital To A Famous Bank Robbery — On This Day In History February 13

by Worldcrunch February 13, 2025May 24, 2025
Military Deportation Flights for Illegal Immigrants.
Geopoliticsdonald trump

“Why Do They Leave To Begin With?” On Latin American Hypocrisy At Trump Deportations

by William Ospina February 12, 2025May 24, 2025
Oil rig in Gaza
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

The Other Reason Trump Wants Gaza: Getting Its Off-Shore Gas

February 12, 2025February 14, 2025
Poisoning The Brain: How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Dementia
Societyair pollution

Poisoning The Brain: How Air Pollution Increases The Risk Of Dementia

by Sarah Emminghaus February 12, 2025May 24, 2025
​Palestinians amidst the massive destruction of homes and infrastructure in the Jabalia camp.
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

Northern Gaza’s Devastation Is So Vast That Refugees Are Staying In The South

by Mohamed Abu Shahma February 12, 2025May 24, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance during the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France
Geopoliticsdonald trump

Why The Paris AI Summit Was Far More About Politics Than Technology

by Pierre Haski February 12, 2025May 24, 2025
​An Abdication To A Lost Painting — On This Day In History February 12
This Happenedhistory

​An Abdication To A Lost Painting — On This Day In History February 12

by Worldcrunch February 12, 2025May 24, 2025
India's Modi Is Strong Enough To Stand Up To Trump — So Why Doesn't He?
Geopoliticsdonald trump

India’s Modi Is Strong Enough To Stand Up To Trump — So Why Doesn’t He?

by Sanjaya Baru February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of two kids cooking
Societychild education

The Real Secret To Parenting? Conscious Neglect

by Caroline Rosales February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
How Arab Filmmakers Are Pushing Past Boundaries On Gender And Sexuality
Societylgbtq+

How Arab Filmmakers Are Pushing Past Boundaries On Gender And Sexuality

by Alaa Rashidy February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of people walking along al-Rashid street in Gaza.
Geopoliticsgaza

With Trump’s Gaza Plan, Egypt Could Pull Out Of 1979 Camp David Treaty

by Mohamed Saad Abdel-Hafeiz February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
​So-called Iberian Crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) found in Aragon, Spain, March 25, 2008.
Greenanimals

Iberian v. American Crayfish: A Tale Of Politics, Biodiversity And Dinner Tastes

by Juan F. Samaniego February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
The Loss Of A Musical Legend To A Presidential Release — On This Day In History February 11
This Happenedhistory

The Loss Of A Musical Legend To A Presidential Release — On This Day In History February 11

by Worldcrunch February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a woman walking past destroyed houses near the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, on Feb. 9.
Israel-Palestine Wardonald trump

Trump’s Nose For Real Estate Is Leading Him Into A Dangerous Trap In Gaza

by Pierre Haski February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a family in Nepal
Societycyber bureau

Nepal’s Free Speech Crackdown, Jailing Government Critics For Facebook Posts

by Sunita Neupane February 11, 2025May 24, 2025
Close-up photo of a pensive Mexican ​President Claudia Sheinbaum
Eyes on the U.S.donald trump

How Claudia Sheinbaum Can Tame Trump — And Save Mexico From Economic Disaster

by Luis Rubio February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
Chabel dolls
Societychildren

Chabel Is Back! The Story Of Spain’s Answer To Barbie, Past And Present

by Raquel C. Pico and Laure Gautherin February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
AI-generated image of a grimacing robot
Futureartificial intelligence

It’s Happening, AI Is Getting Very Good At Deceiving Us

by Sybille Anderl February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
High-voltage electrical substation in the Riga microdistrict. Specialists in high-voltage installation of electrical networks work.
Geopoliticsbaltic sentinel

The Baltics Are Hereby Free From Russian Energy, A Major Strategic Defeat For Putin

by Pierre Haski February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
signs of destruction inflicted on the Khartoum Oil Refinery in Al-Jaili area, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum.
Geopoliticssudan conflict

Sudan War, Why Permanent Partition Is Now A Very Real Scenario

by Ahmed Salim February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
Chessmaster vs Computer Game To 1960s Anthem — On This Day In History February 10
This Happenedhistory

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by Worldcrunch February 10, 2025May 24, 2025
women standing infront of Justiça itinerante bus.
Societybrazil

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​A soldier in Bamako, Mali.
Geopoliticsgeopolitics

Why A New African Alliance To Fight Islamists Is Likely To Fail — To Russia’s Benefit

by Folahanmi Aina February 9, 2025May 24, 2025
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Geopoliticscyprus

Why GPS Is Getting Worse — And May Force Us To Revert To Old-School Maps

February 9, 2025February 14, 2025
​Women and children are seen at the al-Hol camp for ISIS-affiliated families in eastern Syria.
Geopoliticssyria

In Syria’s Al-Hol Camp, U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze Is A Gift To ISIS

February 9, 2025February 14, 2025
Photo of a male doctor writing on a notepad, with a female patient in the background
Women Worldwideendometriosis diagnosis delay

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by Mandy Mangler February 8, 2025May 24, 2025
A Palestinian man is framed by the structure of a destroyed building
Israel-Palestine Wardisplaced people

I Walked Home To Gaza City: A Diary Of Devastation, And A New Tomorrow

by Salem Al Rayyes February 8, 2025May 24, 2025
A firefighter and a rescue dog search through rubble after an earthquake
Greenalaska

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by Paul Molga February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
Displaced Gazans cross the Netzarim corridor from the southern Gaza Strip into Gaza City
Israel-Palestine Wargaza

The People Of Gaza Are Trapped By Madness And Delusion — Of Trump And Hamas

by Hassan Abbas February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a glass of red wine spilled over
Economytariffs

French Wine, The Target “Par Excellence” For Your Next Trade War

by Marie-Josée Cougard February 7, 2025March 8, 2025
Afghan woman walking
Geopoliticswomen's rights

Why The World Can’t Save The Women Of Afghanistan

by Pierre Haski February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #117 — Madness!
In The Newsnews

Worldcrunch Magazine #117 — Madness!

by Worldcrunch February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
Dictator's Reign Ending To Sailing Record — On This Day In History February 7
This Happenedhistory

Dictator’s Reign Ending To Sailing Record — On This Day In History February 7

by Worldcrunch February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
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Food / Travelphotos of the week

Photos Of The Week: Trump & Bibi, Kayaks v. German Far-Right, Drone Heart

by Laure Gautherin February 7, 2025May 24, 2025
woman waiting outside US embassy in Bogota, Colombia.
Geopoliticsdonald trump

In A Trump World, I’ll Just Stay At Home — Musings Of A Colombian Author

by Héctor Abad Faciolince and Alidad Vassigh February 6, 2025May 24, 2025
A World Tour Of Micronations, The Geographical Blips With Bizarre Backstories
Weirdgeopolitics

A World Tour Of Micronations, The Geographical Blips With Bizarre Backstories

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Economycar club

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by Bruna Basini and Sahal Ayamparambil February 6, 2025May 24, 2025
Palestinian Authority employees wait to receive their salaries from an ATM, outside a Palestine Bank in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip
Israel-Palestine Warisrael

Blackmail, Extortion, Blown-Up ATMs: The Price Of Trying To Get Cash In Gaza

February 6, 2025February 14, 2025
United States President Donald Trump signs two executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC
Trump And The Worlddonald trump

Panama To Gaza, Bully Dealmaking Is Trump’s Best Stab At Statecraft

by Pierre Haski February 6, 2025May 24, 2025
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This Happenedhistory

Reggae Pioneer To A Queen’s Rise — On This Day In History February 6

by Worldcrunch February 6, 2025May 24, 2025
The Mexican Volunteers Who Go Chasing (And Cleaning) Waterfalls
Greenpollution

The Mexican Volunteers Who Go Chasing (And Cleaning) Waterfalls

by Laura Castellanos and Worldcrunch February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
A man lying on a bed with a smartphone
Societyisolation

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by Ricardo Iacub February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
President DONALD TRUMP meets with the President of the European Commission URSULA VON DER LEYEN during the 50th Annual World Economic Forum meeting
Geopoliticsdonald trump

Higher Stakes, Fewer Cards: Europe Must Learn The Art Of The Bluff

by Gabriel Grésillon February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
I Wear A Hijab — Here's How To Ensure True Choice For Every Muslim Woman
Societywomen's rights

I Wear A Hijab — Here’s How To Ensure True Choice For Every Muslim Woman

by Badia Fahs February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY at Ukraine Defense Contact Group
Russia-Ukraine Warukraine

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by Pierre Haski February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
CR7 Birthday To Chaplin's First "Talkie" — On This Day In History February 5
This Happenedhistory

CR7 Birthday To Chaplin’s First “Talkie” — On This Day In History February 5

by Worldcrunch February 5, 2025May 24, 2025
"Sabar Bonda," A Rare Cinematic Tale Of Queer Desire In Rural India
LGBTQ Plusindia

“Sabar Bonda,” A Rare Cinematic Tale Of Queer Desire In Rural India

by Tatsam Mukherjee February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
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Economypollution

Time For Turkey To Stop Unsustainable Fishing And “Give Back To The Sea”

by İrfan Donat February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of U.S. President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Jan. 31
Eyes on the U.S.education

Disruption? What They Really Mean Is Coup — The Trump-Musk Blitz Seen From Abroad

by Mark Schieritz February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
Woman looking at puppet
Russia-Ukraine Warchildrens theatre

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by Mikhail Kaluzhsky February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
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Societyphotography

Lunar New Year Around The World In 18 Sparkling Photographs

by Laure Gautherin February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
FARAH ARABI KATBI holds a sign with photos of her friends as Syrians take part in a Day of Mourning for lost loved ones at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus
Geopoliticssyria

Syria’s Growing Risk Of Religious Violence Between Sunnis And Alawites Of Assad Regime

by Maxim Othman February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
photo of ​Protesters on Monday outside the USAID headquarters
Geopoliticsdonald trump

All That Trump Geopolitical Bullying Is A Gift To China’s Long Game

by Pierre Haski February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
Key Postwar Conference To Social Media Giant — On This Day In History February 4
This Happenedhistory

Key Postwar Conference To Social Media Giant — On This Day In History February 4

by Worldcrunch February 4, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a person dressing plates
Food / Travelfood

Bacteria Du Jour: Scientists Turn To Microbes And Algae For The Future Of Food

by Sara Talpos February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Photo of a person holding a phone with GTA visuals
Societytechnology

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by Olivier Séguret February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Screenshot of actress Fernanda Torres starring as ​Eunice Paiva in the movie "I'm still here"
Geopoliticsbrazil

“I’m Still Here” — Brazil’s Oscar Contender Is A Timely Portrait Of The Evils Of Dictatorship

by Marina Amaral February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
The Future of Syria - Scarred
Geopoliticsassimilation

After Syrian Regime’s Collapse, Revelations Of NGO Complicity In Disappearance Of Children

by Zeina Aloush February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Anybody Special? Why Netanyahu Can't Count On Trump Either
Israel-Palestine Wardonald trump

Anybody Special? Why Netanyahu Can’t Count On Trump Either

by Pierre Haski February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Aerial view of shipping containers sitting stacked at the Qianwan Container Terminal of Qingdao Port
Economydonald trump

With New Tariffs, Why Trump Is Hitting Canada And Mexico Harder Than China

by Solveig Godeluck February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Cheese First To Rock Tragedy — On This Day In History February 3
This Happenedhistory

Cheese First To Rock Tragedy — On This Day In History February 3

by Worldcrunch February 3, 2025May 24, 2025
Nepal’s Transgender Are Forced To Go To India For Risky Hormone Treatment
LGBTQ Plusindia

Nepal’s Transgender Are Forced To Go To India For Risky Hormone Treatment

by Sunita Neupane February 3, 2025June 24, 2025
photo of Jordanian King Abdullah II receives Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi at Basman Al-Zahir Palace in Jordan.
Geopoliticsgaza

Inside The Egypt-Jordan Resistance To Trump’s Plan To Clear Palestinians Out Of Gaza

by Rana Sabagh February 2, 2025May 24, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again
Geopoliticsukraine

War, Peace And A Plea For The Diplomacy Of Realism

by Juan Eugenio Corradi February 2, 2025May 24, 2025
Modernist Classic Novel To Latin Pop Icon — On This Day In History February 2
This Happenedhistory

Modernist Classic Novel To Latin Pop Icon — On This Day In History February 2

by Worldcrunch February 2, 2025May 24, 2025
Cuba Joining BRICS Is A Quiet Warning To Trump
Economydonald trump

Cuba Joining BRICS Is A Quiet Warning To Trump

by Ricardo Chica February 1, 2025May 24, 2025
Whose Hummus? Israeli “Gastro-Colonialism” Is Another Bitter Pill For Palestinians
Food / Travelculinary appropriation

Whose Hummus? Israeli “Gastro-Colonialism” Is Another Bitter Pill For Palestinians

by Hagar Farouk and Worldcrunch February 1, 2025May 24, 2025
​An abortion rights activist holding a protest sign at the Women's March in Washington DC in Nov. 2024.
Women Worldwidedonald trump

We Are Reminded Again What Autocrats Fear Most: Woman Power

by Natalia Viana February 1, 2025May 24, 2025
Ayatollah's Comeback To Super Bowl Controversy — On This Day In History February 1
This Happenedhistory

Ayatollah’s Comeback To Super Bowl Controversy — On This Day In History February 1

by Worldcrunch February 1, 2025May 24, 2025
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