US President Donald Trump and visiting UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer say that a ceasefire deal must be reached between Ukraine and Russia before peacekeepers can be deployed.
Inside Story How will a US aid freeze impact countries around the word? The US stops nearly all foreign aid as Trump pushes America-First policy. Read more For decades, the United States has been the largest single donor of aid globally. Last year, it provided more than 40 percent of the UN’s humanitarian aid budget….
A report from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee has detailed new allegations about the “lavish gifts” justices on the United States Supreme Court received from donors. The 93-page report, released on Saturday, culminates a nearly 20-month investigation led by outgoing Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin. It builds on previous reporting from the news outlet…
On February 1, the United States government announced a new 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports under the pretext of combatting the proliferation of the opioid fentanyl. The following day, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China firmly deplored and opposed this move and would take necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate…
Counting the Cost Will AI drive explosive economic growth or is it just hype? Nations and companies around the world are weighing up AI’s costs and benefits. Read more Almost one trillion dollars, that’s how much tech companies are estimated to be spending on building up the artificial intelligence industry over the coming years. Supporters…
The Stream Exploring the ethics behind ‘true crime’ Today on The Stream: We examine the global obsession with ‘true crime’ and whether it hurts or helps communities. Read more “True crime” is one of the most consumed genres from podcasts to television series. When depicting real crimes and real victims, questions have been raised about the ethics…
Every March 8, the world is flooded with glossy campaigns urging us to “accelerate action” and “inspire inclusion”. International Women’s Day has become a polished, PR-friendly spectacle where corporate sponsors preach empowerment while the women most in need of solidarity are left to fend for themselves. I can only hope that this year’s call to…
