Category: Politics
Brazilian Pabllo Vittar is the world’s next big drag queen
This month, Sao Paulo’s main street was packed with thousands of people dressed in the yellow and green of the Brazilian flag, drawn by a…
Russian Court Convicts Playwright, Director for ‘Justifying Terrorism’
A Russian military court has sentenced playwright Svetlana Petriychuk and theater director Yevgenia Berkovich to six years in prison, accusing them of “justifying terrorism.” Critics…
France’s future is uncertain after election results
According to French pollsters’ projections based on preliminary results, France appears to be heading for a prolonged political stalemate, as no party or coalition has…
Russia’s Withdrawal from Ukraine: Prospects and Reality
Russia is unlikely to make significant territorial gains in Ukraine in the coming months, U.S. officials say, given its poorly trained troops and Ukraine’s robust…
a new era in transatlantic relations?
The meeting between a middle power and a great power was a high-risk, meticulously planned diplomatic operation. “You are now connected to Air Force One,”…
What does the future hold for France after these unexpected elections?
Instead of bringing clarity, the snap election called by French President Emmanuel Macron has created a complex situation that could take months to unravel. The…
Rishi Sunak narrowly secures his parliamentary seat
Rishi Sunak, the outgoing British Prime Minister, has managed to retain his parliamentary seat in North Yorkshire, albeit by a narrower margin than in the…
Silence on Chinese doping scandal, except abroad
In recent years, as Chinese athletes have been accused of doping, the Chinese government has mobilized its vast propaganda apparatus, including state-run newspapers, television commentators…
Beryl heads to Jamaica after devastating the Eastern Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl is moving toward Jamaica as a Category 4 storm, after wreaking havoc across the southeastern Caribbean and killing at least four people. Beryl…
Gaza Hospital Director Released After Seven Months in Israeli Detention
On Monday, Israel released Mohammad Abu Salmiya, the head of Gaza’s largest hospital, after holding him for more than seven months without charge. The move…