U.S. military officially leaves Iraq
American forces made a formal exit from Iraq with a low-key ceremony. It marks the end of an era that…
U.S. demands action on Nicaraguan decision to end elections
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega made a bombshell announcement this summer that he’s ending national elections. Now, the U.S is pushing…
Turkey’s quest for Mideast power
Turkey’s burgeoning defense industry, soft cultural power and role as conflict mediator are growing its influence in the Middle East.…
Remembering Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour
Born a year before Israel's creation, Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour spent his life painting the faces and landscapes of Israeli…
Xi Jinping’s White House visit: Shifting Chinese views & skirting Iran oil sanctions
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with President Trump, we examine shifting views of America in China. Also —…
Unsafe medical practices drive a rise in child HIV cases in Pakistan
In Pakistan, dozens of parents who brought their children to hospitals for routine care say their kids now have HIV.…
What role does the United Nations play now?
World leaders are again gathering in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. This will be the last…
A Russian election and a warning to Europe about Russian aggression
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk says that Russia is planning “accidental” strikes on countries supporting Ukraine. This comes after a…
Russia is blackmailing the families of Ukrainian POWs
Russia is believed to be holding thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians as prisoners of war. In addition, Russia is…
The romance between Canada and the European Union gets serious
For decades, the European Union and Canada have each had strong bonds with the United States. In trade, diplomacy, military…