War between U.S. and Iran becomes a test of who will blink first
More than six months into the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, it's become a high-stakes game of endurance.
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Leaders set ambitious goals to better the world by 2030. They've made little progress
In 2015, global leaders set ambitious goals to reduce inequality, end hunger and boost education. More than a decade…
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Political scientist on what's at stake as Trump speaks to world leaders at UNGA
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with political scientist Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group about President Trump's diplomatic…
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Join siguimi.com →Soaring living costs have many Nigerian couples rethinking the lavish wedding tradition
Nigeria's lavish wedding tradition is colliding with a cost-of-living crisis, forcing young couples to rethink how they…
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AI and autonomous weapons are high on the agenda at the UN General Assembly
As world leaders gather for the U.N. General Assembly's annual general debate, Colombia's former president and Nobel…
Read at source →Former UN Deputy Secretary General on the role of the UN in today's biggest conflicts
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former United Nations Deputy Secretary General Mark Malloch-Brown about the relevance…
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What to know as world leaders converge at the United Nations this week
United Nations head António Guterres returns to New York for his final U.N. General Assembly as diplomacy falters over…
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Germany's leader stands his ground after his party loses in state elections
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz conceded that the night spells "disaster" for the political center, but assured the…
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18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were being extradited…
Read at source →How Russia's parliamentary election might affect the war in Ukraine
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Russian foreign policy expert Hanna Notte about the results of Russia's parliamentary election…
Read at source →Defining global leadership in AI at Trump-Xi summit
Former U.S. deputy national security advisor Anne Neuberger is watching for signs of competition and cooperation on…
Read at source →Taiwan's lost films hold the sounds and stories of a vanishing era
Researchers in Taiwan are racing to restore a crucial piece of the island's film history, before it's lost forever.
Read at source →France, Poland and European allies warn of escalating Russian 'hybrid' attacks
The leaders of France, Poland, and other leading European nations are alarmed over what they describe as Russian…
Read at source →Russians head to the polls to choose lawmakers for their parliament
Russians head to the polls to choose lawmakers for their parliament, the Duma. It's Russia's first nationwide…
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Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that these potential strikes "intend to paralyze NATO" in an attempt to…
Read at source →Behind the overture from the European Union to Canada
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ian Bremmer, president and founder of the Eurasia Group, about the latest…
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Greetings from Beijing, where baozi are worth the wait in line
The popular fluffy steamed buns are filled with pork, vegetables, tofu — and in one trendy Beijing shop, chocolate and…
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U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed…
Read at source →Rising gas prices fuel protests in countries around the world
Protests over rising fuel protest are happening around the world, a ripple effect as the Us war on Iran is dragging…
Read at source →How the fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia is affecting gas prices
NPR's A Martinez speaks with oil markets expert Ellen R. Wald of the Atlantic Council about how the escalation in…
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Canada's Carney welcomes the EU's bid for closer ties amid pressure from Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to…
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How Ed Sheeran's tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
First Macklemore was dropped over Gaza. Then other artists walked. Ed Sheeran has largely stayed out of politics. Now,…
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Why Steve Bannon sided with Sanders, not Trump, on AI
Where does Steve Bannon fit in the debate over regulating or slowing AI? He tells Morning Edition where he breaks with…
Read at source →A record number of Israelis have been leaving their country over the last 3 years
As many as 50,000 Israelis are leaving the country a year, study shows, tired of war and hardline politicians.
Read at source →Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop attacks on energy sites
In the face of soaring diesel prices, President Trump claims Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt strikes on each…
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The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
Theatre producer Francesca Moody has a remarkable record of spotting shows that go on to have wide success. At the…
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Industry leaders call for AI development to slow down to ensure safety, Trump to campaign for GOP candidates ahead of…
Read at source →World leaders gathered for the annual BRICS summit. Here are the takeaways
India hosted the an annual summit which gathered leaders from 28 countries, including the presidents of China and Iran.…
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Over 130 people missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Indonesian rescuers said about 130 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people sank in…
Read at source →'BRICS' forum brings together emerging economies, aimed at countering western dominance
India hosts the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. BRICS is a grouping of major emerging markets and…
Read at source →Saudi Arabia forced to shut down crucial Red Sea pipeline after attacks
The Iran-backed Houthi militia captured a strategic Red Sea port city this week. NPR's Scott Simon talks to April…
Read at source →The other side of 9/11: Afghans reckon with America's long shadow
It's been nearly 25 years since the start of the U.S- led invasion of Afghanistan. NPR returns to Kabul to see how…
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The U.S.-Canada trade war is creating a headache for auto-parts makers
For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to…
Read at source →Amid war and sanctions, unemployment worsens in Iran
As the U.S. war with Iran drags on, Iranians face increasing layoffs and a rising unemployment rate.
Read at source →UN peacekeepers give NPR a rare look behind Israeli lines
NPR accompanies UN peacekeepers behind Israeli lines as Israel expands its occupation of South Lebanon following a…
Read at source →'I'll never trust them again': Some Afghans who helped the U.S. post-9/11 regret it
Soon after the Sept. 11 attacks, the U.S. launched what would become a 20-year war in Afghanistan. Some Afghans who…
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