Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
EU Desperate for 'Russia Whisperer' as Ukraine Conflict Stalls
Brussels scrambles to find a mediator as Moscow continues its relentless assault and U.S. interest in endless diplomacy fades.
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PoliticsMay 26, 2026
The Death of Indian Communism: A Failed Ideology Loses Its Grip
India’s communist parties have seen their influence collapse across the nation as their outdated rhetoric of class struggle fails to compete with the realities of a modern, aspirational economy.
Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
America Must Win the New Space Race Against China
NASA has announced a strategic roadmap to establish a permanent lunar presence, but the agency faces significant pressure to beat China in the race to control the Moon's resources.
PoliticsMay 26, 2026
South African President Ramaphosa Fights Impeachment Bid Over 'Farmgate' Scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is mounting a legal challenge to quash an impeachment report stemming from the 2020 theft of $580,000 in hidden cash from his Phala Phala property.
Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
Tehran Relents: Iranian Regime Begins Restoring Internet After Months of Total Blackout
After nearly three months of a total communications blackout imposed to hide its activities during conflict, the Iranian government has begun a partial restoration of internet access, albeit with tighter controls and increased filtering.
Culture WarMay 26, 2026
Tragedy in Belgium: Minibus Driver Ignores Level Crossing Barriers, Killing Four
Four people, including two children, were killed in Belgium after a minibus driver maneuvered around closed level crossing barriers and into the path of a train.
PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Power Struggle Erupts in Senegal as Ousted PM Seizes Parliamentary Speaker Role
Ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of Senegal's parliament, setting the stage for a major political confrontation with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over the country's crushing debt crisis.
Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Sites in Necessary Self-Defense Operation
U.S. Central Command conducted precision strikes against Iranian missile sites and mining vessels in a decisive move to protect American forces and secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
Human Rights Watch Targets UAE Over Alleged Mercenary Pipeline to Sudan
A Human Rights Watch report alleges that Colombian mercenaries recruited by an Abu Dhabi-based firm transited through UAE military bases to support the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan's ongoing civil war.
PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Ebola Outbreak Spirals in DR Congo as Officials Beg for Resources
The military governor of Ituri province is sounding the alarm as a deadly Ebola outbreak spreads, demanding urgent financial and personnel support to prevent a total disaster.
PoliticsMay 26, 2026
Netanyahu vows to crush Hezbollah as Israel intensifies military campaign
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to ramp up strikes against Hezbollah, signaling a firm commitment to neutralizing the Iranian-backed threat despite international pressure for a ceasefire.
Foreign PolicyMay 26, 2026
Infrastructure failure in China: Bridge collapses as floodwaters surge
A bridge in Xiaogan, China, collapsed into a rain-swollen river on May 25, sending a malfunctioning vehicle into the water before the occupants could escape.