Christian Science Monitor

On eve of China summit, Trump raises stakes on AI competition

The likelihood of a comprehensive U.S.-China agreement on AI out of this week’s summit remains low. But the two nations…

Why Republicans are facing pushback over Trump’s transactional Cuba policy

In the run-up to the midterms, the Trump administration’s business approach to Cuba is not sitting well with the Cuban…

ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say

The Austin police chief said the man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot at least once…

Kremlin dominance in Russia’s first wartime parliamentary election all but assured

For the first time, voting includes residents of four Ukrainian regions that Moscow illegally annexed. Authorities in…

Denmark’s leaders express cautious optimism on Trump’s Greenland deal

The deal is expected to be signed next week and follows months of tension after the U.S. president repeatedly…

The price of diesel keeps rising. Why it’s about to hit American consumers.

The average price of diesel fuel in the U.S. is at a record high, raising the cost of transporting goods as the…

On the 6:09 train, a traditional sound brings reflection

The early morning train from Jerusalem is a display of light and dark. It is also a reminder of a larger journey from…

A writer chases butterflies, collects life lessons

Looking for a challenge, a woman sets out to chronicle 64 species of lepidoptera in her country over a single year. The…

Why Houthi offensive in Yemen has implications for Mideast and global trade

The Houthis in Yemen have captured strategic parts of the country, disrupting Saudi oil exports, threatening the global…

Trump widens battle with the press, banning CNN and others from White House

President Donald Trump announced a ban on three major news outlets – CNN, Politico, and MS NOW – calling them purveyors…

Seizing opportunity from Kennedy Center drama

Despite closure of a national cultural symbol for the United States, some see possibilities to expand creativity and…

Somaliland’s women shoot high on and off the court

In Somaliland, a breakaway state in the Horn of Africa, female basketball players are fighting to play for a country…

After a biopic’s success, the French ask: Where’s our modern de Gaulle?

The popularity in France of a two-part biopic about Charles de Gaulle is highlighting public frustration with the…

What it takes to rebuild

Countries around the world face weakened social contracts. Our magazine this week details many of those situations,…

A headline that rattled

A moviegoer’s odyssey

How one man nurtures a network of cricket and community in Beirut

The gatherings each Sunday offer migrants not only a reminder of home, but also an opportunity to express solidarity…

As Russia votes, the Kremlin offers the public few options – or incentives

Upcoming elections appear set to be more stage-managed than usual. But they still provide insight into public and…

Trial by fire – and flood: A new chief pursues FEMA reforms

Cam Hamilton faces a test as the new Federal Emergency Management Agency head, addressing rising needs while letting…

Technology has posed threats before. AI can be managed, too, historian says.

Margaret O’Mara has studied similar points in American history and says that the pace of artificial intelligence growth…

The enduring heritage Americans share

Immigration and notions of citizenship are weighty issues. But they don’t need to be divisive, as the United States’…

Ecuador created a landmark university focused on Indigenous culture. Why is it now at risk?

In the early 2000s, Ecuador launched its first public intercultural university at a time when governments across the…

This designer in Côte d’Ivoire is tailor-made to suit dignitaries

Promoting African designers is part of the wider mission of Pathé’O – starting with himself.

Canada wants the EU to step up as a global power. Does Europe?

The European Union has given Prime Minister Mark Carney a warm welcome, but whether it goes big with its offer of…

Native American ideas helped shape the Revolution – and the America of today

The relationship between Native Americans and colonists is often seen as a clash of civilizations during and after the…

For some Israelis, criticizing the military’s conduct in Gaza is beyond the pale

A new Israeli documentary about the military’s conduct in the Gaza war has brought accusations of “treason” from some…

Why Xi-Trump meeting in Washington could be key for AI guardrails

Alarming warnings about the potential dangers of AI have sparked a debate about whether stricter guardrails are needed…

EU and Canada pursue a values-based alliance

Leaders on both sides of the Atlantic are aiming for more economic and defense sovereignty – while reimagining…

In an effort to tamp down inflation, the Fed raises interest rates

As the Iran war pushes up the price of fuel and food, experts say Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had little choice…

Iran war is draining US military resources from Pacific and Asia

Analysts warn that the U.S.-Iran war is syphoning vital ships, weapons, and troops from the Pacific, risking…

From Bernie Sanders to Steve Bannon, diverse AI-safety advocates grow louder

A broad array of speakers from lawmakers to theologians voiced doubts about unregulated artificial intelligence at a…

One nation reaches for Europe. The other, for Russia. Both use the same tactics.

Armenia and Georgia are each rewriting their foreign relations – and squelching domestic opposition. But their…

A traffic stop could lead to much more, as ICE deputizes local law enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded its capabilities through agreements that deputize state and local…

Despite polarization, Americans still prize political compromise

This tendency is increasingly evident among younger voters – and younger elected officials, whose “get it done”…

China restricts overseas travel to stop high tech from leaving

As competition with the U.S. intensifies, China has introduced travel restrictions on its citizens to stop its advanced…

The EPA may soon deploy AI to regulate toxic chemicals. It’s not telling the public.

Federal law requires U.S. government agencies to disclose how they’re using AI tools in their work. But in the case of…