Climate activist who allegedly defaced sculpture at National Gallery of Art charged

Rio’s Hidden Crisis Demands More Than Just Policing

(Opinion) For years, Brazil has been in the grip of an undeclared war that threatens its future. This silent crisis hits Rio de Janeiro particularly hard, where the power of organized crime casts a long shadow. It’s more than just an issue of crime and violence; it disrupts essential social services like education. When 17,730 […]

Putin met with Prigozhin days after the failed Wagner rebellion, the Kremlin says.

President Vladimir V. Putin held a three-hour meeting with Yevgeny V. Prigozhin and his top Wagner commanders on June 29, according to the Kremlin.

Renewed Debate Over Redirecting Russian Assets to Ukraine

(Analysis) In a new development, the U.S. government is actively reconsidering its approach to $300 billion in frozen Russian funds. Originally deemed illegal, this significant policy shift is now under review due to evolving circumstances. This potential reallocation aims to bolster Ukraine’s military capacity amid its ongoing conflict. The Group of Seven (G7) nations, encompassing […]