In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.
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Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.
In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
A Rescue Effort After Colombia’s Earthquake
Our reporter Genevieve Glatsky, who is based in Colombia, witnesses the rescue of a buried earthquake survivor in the city of Cali.
Total Eclipse
If you’re in Europe, get ready to gaze at the sky. But not without the right glasses.
Deported from the U.S., Trapped in a Prison in Africa
Roberto Mosquera, a Cuban immigrant who has lived in the U.S. since 1980 and completed a prison sentence in 1996, was arrested by ICE last year and sent to a prison in Eswatini, a country in Africa he’d never heard of. After a hunger strike, Mosquera obtained a phone and talked with Nicholas Casey of … Read more
Searching for Survivors After Colombia’s Earthquake
Our Colombia-based reporter Genevieve Glatsky witnesses the search for survivors after a five-story apartment building in the city of Cali collapsed in an earthquake.
Shahood Alvi’s remarks on women’s appearance spark debate over marriage roles
People argue husbands should contribute to household responsibilities instead of expecting their wives to manage home Actors Shahood Alvi, Laila Zuberi and Fahima Awan recently discussed marriage, household responsibilities and the expectations placed on husbands and wives, with Alvi’s remarks about women’s appearance and personal hygiene drawing criticism on social media. The actors appeared on … Read more
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation
Test exposes limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make region ‘Ocean of Peace’ The headquarters for the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji, August 7, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS China’s test of a nuclear-capable missile last month has exposed the limits of Pacific leaders’ ambition to make the region an “Ocean of Peace”, free from the crossfire of major-power rivalry. The July launch, China’s first known … Read more
Who are Iran’s new wartime security and military leaders?
New appointments span Iran’s security and military establishment, including SNSC, IRGC, army and navy Members of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy participate in an exercise in Abu Musa Island, in this picture obtained on August 2, 2023. IRGC/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo In a major reshuffle following the recent war … Read more