India’s 1975–1977 Emergency saw Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s government suppressing free speech and arresting dissenters. My father was one victim, taken from my family for writing against the ...

German minority groups such as the Transylvanian Saxons and the Banat Swabians have a long, rich history in Romania. However, political strife as well as benefits elsewhere drove German cultural ...

The UK Labour Party faced a political crisis after Member of Parliament Diane Abbott wrote a letter distinguishing racism against people of..

“Outside the Box” explores the kind of collaborative behavior we humans can develop with chatbots, with the idea of discovering how this might help us, both individually and collectively. Last week, I ...

In “Outside the Box,” I interrogate ChatGPT to better understand how AI “reasons.” It’s like a conversation with an intelligent friend, sharing ideas and challenging some of the explanations. Last ...

US President Donald Trump secured his second term in office, and a new narrative has emerged. One in which the United States is at odds with the European Union. Alongside newly established 20% tariffs ...

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington but failed to agree upon a Gaza ceasefire.

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica died on May 13 at age 89. His life reminds people that modesty, democracy and integrity can still shape politics in an age of spectacle and cynicism. His example ...

Merck & Co., one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, faces growing pressure from investors and governments over its global tax practices. Shareholders at Merck backed a resolution calling ...

British citizens have shown growing concern over public safety in London, which was once touted as a place of law and order. Now, crime — from shoplifting to assault — takes precedence as the police ...

The US and Israel have hit Iran hard. However, the Islamic Republic is down but not out. A wounded Iran is bound to develop nuclear weapons to achieve greater national security. Proxies like the ...

Karol Nawrocki’s narrow victory in Poland’s 2025 presidential election reveals the enduring relevance of the country’s head of state. Although the Polish presidency does not carry executive authority, ...