World News
Sarah Hoover Dishes on Her Life with Tom Sachs in a New Memoir - The New York Times
Royal treasures hidden since World War II recovered from cathedral - CNN
The World’s Best Bourbons-2024 Competition Edition - Forbes
The world's most powerful passport has a clear winner this year — in 2024 it was a six-way tie - CNBC
Meal Distribution Sites: California Fires - World Central Kitchen
World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor' - NPR
Lawyers collecting $148 million judgment from Rudy Giuliani say World Series rings must be given up - The Associated Press
The sad beige aesthetic: why has the world suddenly turned taupe? - The Guardian
United States News
How the U.S. could in fact make Canada an American territory - The Conversation
Here’s How The U.S. Acquired Its Territories—And How Much They Cost - Forbes
Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S. - The New York Times
Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US - BBC.com
U.S. Free Association with Greenland: A Bad Deal - War On The Rocks
United States Announces Significant Military Assistance for Ukraine - Department of State
TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban - CBS News
EU ready to take lead on Ukraine if US no longer willing, says Kallas - POLITICO Europe
Migrants race against the clock to reach the US-Mexico border before Trump takes office - CNN
Canadian leaders say Trump's talk about Canada becoming the 51st state isn't funny anymore - The Associated Press
Europe News
Europe could be torn apart by new divisions - The Economist
EU politicians warn against Elon Musk's incursions into European politics - ABC News
Iran 'recognises' damage Europeans can inflict on them but they're no longer 'impressed by Europe' - FRANCE 24 English
Analysis | Sexually explicit Facebook ads raise eyebrows in Europe - The Washington Post
Trump’s chaos agents descend on Europe — and squabble - POLITICO Europe
Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat - NBC News
European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at ‘record levels’ - The Guardian
The 30 Best Places in Europe for Traveling With Children - Condé Nast Traveler
Asia News
How an epic series on Asia's wildlife was filmed - BBC.com
The Pentagon finessed its pivot to Asia. Can it last during Trump? - Defense News
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as investors assess Japan pay and household spending data - CNBC
“The sinews are coming together”: But pushback against China in Asia plays out still - The Interpreter
Streaming Giants, Local Players Battle for $16 Billion Asia-Pacific Video Boom - Variety
Apollo to boost staffing for Japan and Asia wealth, top regional exec says - Reuters
More new geckos have been found hiding in Southeast Asia’s limestone towers - Science News Magazine
How the US sanctioned itself in Ukraine - Asia Times
Africa News
The capitalist revolution Africa needs - The Economist
In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields - The New York Times
As Russia seeks influence in Africa, former students play central role - The Washington Post
Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage - CNN
Chinese FM's Africa tour is more than symbolic - DW (English)
‘It’s the only way’: Migrants, army face-off along S Africa-Zimbabwe border - Al Jazeera English
China, Congo draw up a road map for Xi’s US$50 billion Africa investment pledge - South China Morning Post
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands - BBC.com
What to Watch in Africa in 2025 - Foreign Policy
Middle East News
Trump hints at military moves in Middle East and Americas - Al Jazeera English
Eric Trager to fill top Middle East slot on Trump’s National Security Council - Jewish Insider
Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires - The Hill
How Jimmy Carter transformed America’s relationship with the Middle East - The Washington Post
Israel Could Conquer the Entire Middle East but Still Wouldn't Win This War - Haaretz
Trump Middle East envoy predicts 'good things' to announce on Gaza hostages before inauguration - Reuters
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 17 people in Gaza, nearly all of them women or kids - The Associated Press
MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Security Council meets on Syria, plus Gaza and Lebanon updates - UN News
Middle East Oil Eyes Global Benchmark Status - OilPrice.com