Foreign PolicyMay 8, 2026
Mystery Explosive Drone Discovered in Greek Waters
A suspected naval drone loaded with explosives has washed up in the Ionian Sea, raising questions about the reach of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Friday, May 8
Foreign PolicyMay 8, 2026
Bethlehem Marathon returns as Gaza ceasefire holds
The Palestine Marathon resumed in Bethlehem after a two-year suspension linked to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Foreign PolicyMay 8, 2026
American Strength Prevails: US Forces Neutralize Iranian Aggression in Hormuz
US forces successfully defended against unprovoked Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz, sending a clear message that American vessels will not be intimidated by the regime in Tehran.
Foreign PolicyMay 8, 2026
War Profiteers: How Energy, Banking, and Defense Giants Are Capitalizing on the Iran Conflict
As the conflict in Iran disrupts global markets and closes the Strait of Hormuz, specific sectors including energy, banking, and defense are leveraging the instability to secure massive profits.
Foreign PolicyMay 8, 2026
Fifa Greed Stalls World Cup Broadcasts in China and India
Millions of fans in China and India remain in the dark as Fifa struggles to finalize broadcast deals due to exorbitant licensing fees.
Thursday, May 7
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
India-Pakistan Standoff Persists: A Fragile Peace Built on Strategic Ambiguity
A year following a 90-hour military conflict, India and Pakistan remain in a state of uneasy equilibrium, with both nations hardening their strategic postures while avoiding direct engagement.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Pyongyang's Memorial Reveals Staggering Cost of North Korean Alliance with Russia
A new memorial in Pyongyang suggests that over 2,300 North Korean soldiers have been killed while serving as mercenaries for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Japan Confronts Reality: Prime Minister Takaichi Bolsters Defense Amid Regional Threats
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is modernizing Japan's security posture by lifting arms export bans and expanding military capabilities, a necessary shift that has triggered protests from those clinging to the nation's post-WWII pacifist fram
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
China's Snooker Obsession: State-Backed Sport Gains Massive Popularity
Twenty-two-year-old Wu Yize has become a national icon in China after winning the World Snooker Championship, highlighting the country's aggressive expansion into the professional sport.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Secretary of State Rubio Meets Pope Leo Amidst Diplomatic Friction
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday as the administration continues to clash with the pontiff over national security and immigration enforcement.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
German Officials Scapegoat Trump for Economic Failures
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is attempting to deflect blame for his country's projected $82 billion tax revenue shortfall by attacking President Trump’s decisive actions against the Iranian regime.
Foreign PolicyMay 7, 2026
Putin's Victory Day Parade Stripped of Hardware as Ukraine War Stalls
For the first time in nearly two decades, Russia's Victory Day parade will feature no tanks or heavy military hardware, a clear admission that the Kremlin's resources are being depleted by the war in Ukraine.