Spain Beat Argentina After Extra Time to Win 2026 FIFA World Cup
Spain’s breakthrough finally arrived in extra time after substitutes Ferran Torres and Nico Williams injected pace and creativity into an otherwise slow contest.
Society
Latin America Faces Historic Fertility Decline
Countries such as Uruguay and Cuba are already experiencing population decline.
How Prolonged Instability Shapes Life in Kashmir
Duality is deeply ingrained in Kashmiri social life. People often communicate guardedly, carefully calibrating what they say, to whom, and…
The End of an Illusion in Global Politics
The illusion of “order” created by Western countries around international law and the aforementioned values is being questioned.
Trump-Backed Asfura Declared Winner of Honduras Election
Asfura secured 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating center-right Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla, who received 39.5%.
Report: 2025 Marked by Extreme Heat, Record Temperatures
Extreme heat intensified drought conditions in many regions by accelerating evaporation rates.
European Populist Parties: Alternative for Germany
In Europe, populist parties such as the AfD position themselves not as nationalist parties looking to the past, but rather…
Geopolitical Pressures and Internal Fragilities: The Future of NEOM
It is evident that NEOM has become as much of a problem to Saudi Arabia as it is a project.
Planetary Sovereignty Begins Within: Lessons from Australia and Tibet
Indigenous governance, led equally by women and men, has long operated through balance, consensus, and reciprocity.
Anti-Israel Catherine Connolly Wins Irish Presidency
Irish president-elect Connolly has long been a critic of western foreign policy and has accused the U.S. and U.K. of…
Peru’s Congress Ousts President Boluarte Amid Soaring Crime
For now, Peruvians face an uncertain future — one in which hope for security and democratic renewal once again hangs…
Allegations of Organ Theft by Israel Add Insult to Injury in Gaza
The allegations of organ theft by Israel have triggered international outcry, with human rights organizations and activists demanding a thorough…
Do Not Trust Yourself: How Ordinary People Can Easily Turn Cruel
The groundbreaking experiments of Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo reveal the disturbing capacity of ordinary people to commit acts of…
From Single-Party Rule to Alliance Politics: 100 Years of Turkish Politics
The divide between society and the elite since Ottoman times has been a dominant feature of Turkish politics in the…
The World’s Largest Democracy Goes Wrong: Three Books on Hindu Nationalism in India
In this month’s BookBundle, we examine how Modi’s India oppresses and suppresses its minority citizens and silences critical voices through…
Thinking of Palestine with Compassion, Justice, and Righteousness
What is the minimum requirement to be human? What is the place of compassion, of justice and of righteousness in…
The Social Dilemma: Change in Social Media Regulation on the Horizon?
The addictive nature of social media, explored in the documentary The Social Dilemma, echoes concerns now being raised in several…
Utopian or Dystopian? MENA’s Urban Mega Projects
While MENA governments continue to invest in urban mega projects, observers have raised questions about their sustainability.
Turkey’s May 14 Elections Reveal a New Nationalist Turn
State-oriented and unifying nationalism of the People’s Alliance was the victor in the May 14 elections and under Turkey’s presidential…
