PoliticsJune 1, 2026
Colombia Faces Political Crossroads: Pro-Trump Conservative Challenges Socialist Status Quo
Abelardo de la Espriella leads runoff against Petro-backed leftist as voters reject failed 'total peace' policies.
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Monday, June 1
Foreign PolicyJune 1, 2026
Grammy-Winning Director Probes Family Ties to Nigeria’s Brutal Civil War
Director Meji Alabi and his uncle Leke Alabi-Isama have produced a documentary exploring the Nigerian Civil War and the controversial military service of their relative, Godwin Alabi-Isama.
Sunday, May 31
Foreign PolicyMay 31, 2026
Russian Terror Tactics: Kherson Bus Drivers Targeted in Brutal Drone Campaign
Russian drone operators are systematically targeting public buses in Kherson, killing transport workers and terrorizing civilians in a clear violation of international norms.
Foreign PolicyMay 31, 2026
Deadly Chinese Mine Disaster Exposes Rampant Corruption and Safety Failures
A massive coal mine explosion in China's Shanxi province has left 82 dead, revealing a systemic failure of management and a culture of illegal mining practices that prioritized profit over human lives.
Foreign PolicyMay 31, 2026
Trump Demands Tougher Terms in Iran Negotiations, Refusing to Compromise on National Security
President Trump is pushing for critical amendments to a proposed ceasefire deal with Iran, signaling he will not settle for anything less than a framework that permanently prevents the regime from obtaining nuclear weapons.
PoliticsMay 31, 2026
Israel Seizes Strategic Beaufort Castle as Ground Offensive Against Hezbollah Intensifies
Israeli forces have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in the campaign to secure the border against Hezbollah's persistent aggression.
PoliticsMay 31, 2026
Colombia at a Crossroads: Voters Decide Between Socialist Failure and Conservative Restoration
Colombian voters are heading to the polls to determine the country's future, choosing between the socialist legacy of the Petro administration and conservative candidates promising a crackdown on drug cartels and a renewed partnership with
Foreign PolicyMay 31, 2026
Japan Defies Beijing's Propaganda, Calls Out China's Massive Military Build-up
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi forcefully pushed back against Chinese accusations of remilitarization, pointing to the reality of China's own rapid, opaque military expansion as the true threat to regional stability.
Saturday, May 30
EconomyMay 30, 2026
Ecuadorian President Noboa Challenges Colombian Leftists by Backing Pro-Security Candidate
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has drawn the ire of Colombia's outgoing left-wing administration by promising to lift tariffs and cooperate on security with a conservative presidential candidate.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026
Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning editor who helped define the Star Wars legacy, dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, the Academy Award-winning editor who provided the narrative structure and emotional heart for the original Star Wars films, has died at the age of 80.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026
Russian Drone Strike Hits Romanian City, Exposing Vulnerabilities on NATO's Eastern Flank
A Russian drone attack on the Romanian city of Galati has damaged a residential building, fueling local fears and highlighting the escalating risks posed by Moscow's ongoing aggression.
Foreign PolicyMay 30, 2026
Russian drone strike on Romanian soil exposes the reality of unchecked aggression
A Russian drone struck a civilian apartment complex in Romania, injuring two people and forcing local residents to confront the immediate threat posed by the ongoing war.