In his first weeks as NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani takes a measured approach
World
January 20, 2026
In his first weeks as NYC mayor, Zohran Mamdani takes a measured approach
New York — Would Zohran Mamdani compromise? As Mamdani became mayor of New York City, supporters and detractors alike wondered…
Why Trump’s split with Europe over Greenland is a double-edged sword for Russia
World
January 20, 2026
Why Trump’s split with Europe over Greenland is a double-edged sword for Russia
It’s been a long-standing Kremlin strategy to drive a permanent wedge between the United States and Europe, dividing and weakening…
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
Middle East
January 20, 2026
After decades of fighting the Iranian regime, Kurds see victory edging closer
Northeastern Iraq — Piece by piece, the young man in a black and white scarf – a keffiyeh – takes…
The GOP’s non-interventionist phase is over
World
January 20, 2026
The GOP’s non-interventionist phase is over
We’re still waiting to find out whether President Donald Trump follows through and strikes Iran after the country violated his…
‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
Middle East
January 19, 2026
‘As far as I’m concerned, this regime has fallen’: Director Jafar Panahi on Iran’s deadly protests
Iran was two weeks into its fiercest protests in years when Iranian director Jafar Panahi sat down for an interview.…
Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaotic final against host Morocco
World
January 19, 2026
Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaotic final against host Morocco
Rabat, Morocco AP — Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion. Pape Gueye scored in extra…
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Middle East
January 19, 2026
Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace,” the committee that will…
No doctor’s appointments or Google Maps: Why Verizon’s massive outage was such a big deal
Technology
January 19, 2026
No doctor’s appointments or Google Maps: Why Verizon’s massive outage was such a big deal
New York — Tess Coward, a 27-year-old PR professional based in New York City, woke up feeling under the weather…
Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know
Middle East
January 19, 2026
Syria’s military has seized swathes of Kurdish-held territory. Here’s what we know
In the space of two days, the Syrian military, aided by tribal militia, has driven Kurdish forces from wide swathes…
A stunned Europe says Trump’s pressure over Greenland is ‘wrong’ and ‘unacceptable’
World
January 19, 2026
A stunned Europe says Trump’s pressure over Greenland is ‘wrong’ and ‘unacceptable’
It’s not often that Europe speaks with one voice – or responds with such urgency. But US President Donald Trump’s…