Why Are Africans Fighting for Russia in Ukraine?
Some see a clear explanation: Russia needs more troops, and young men in Africa desperately need jobs.
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DeepSeek’s Sequel
China made the inner workings of the A.I. model open to all, and that’s starting to look like a soft-power win.
‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children
The children, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.
Modi’s Hindu Right Targets Gains in India’s Elections: What to Know
Vote counting starts on Monday after over 154 million people participated in elections for state legislatures last month. The contests can t…
The U.S. Set Off a Corruption Scandal That Is Gripping Mexico
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor has spotlighted cartel corruption, strained cross-border relations and handed President Claudia Sh…
Israel Said It’s Applying the Gaza Model in Lebanon. This Is What the Devastation Looks Like.
Satellite images, photos and videos show the scope of widespread demolitions in southern Lebanon.
Illegal Miners Loot Amazon Rainforest for Critical Minerals
Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world…
How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry
A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs…
Norway’s Northern Lights Nightmare
This Arctic region has seen a boom in tourism, but as tourists chase the northern lights, scammers chase their money.
An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan
Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.
Hijacked, Bombed, Derailed, a Pakistani Train Keeps Running
We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.
Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes New Fear in Gulf Region
The attack’s location and timing fueled concerns about potential collaboration between Somalia’s pirates and Yemen’s Houthi rebels ami…